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Bikaner, the desert city of Rajasthan is famous for its picturesque golden sand dunes, striking red sandstone forts, stunning palaces and havelis. The place is very attractive for its camel safaris. The city has the largest Camel research and breeding farm in the world, hence the name camel country. Bikaner was once an important trade route that was linked with China and Central Asia.
Geography of Bikaner
Bikaner is located in Northern Rajasthan. The city shares its boundary with Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Nagaur and even Pakistan. The district of Bikaner has a total area of 27,284 sq. km.
History of Bikaner Travel
In 1465, Bika, a Rajput chieftain of the Rathor clan conquered the city from the Rajput race. In 1488, he constructed the city of Bikaner. Bika chose a barren land called "Jungladesh" and shaped it into an impressive city, called Bikaner after the founder`s name. Archeological surveys and excavations have established beyond doubt that civilization flourished here even before the Harappa period. In 1504, he died and the city passed on to the hands of his heirs. The state adhered loyally to the Mughal emperors, who ruled in Delhi from 1526 to 1857. In 1571, Rai Singh succeeded as chieftain of Bikaner. He became Akbar`s most distinguished generals and was named the first raja of Bikaner. There were wars between Bikaner and the princely state of Jodhpur in the 18th century. In 1818 order was restored in the country by British troops. The rebellious behavior of the local thakurs and the subsidiary chiefs, continued, however, until the princely state was made subject to the Rajputana agency in 1883. The state`s military force included the Bikaner Camel Corps, which gained renown in China during the Boxer Rebellion (1900) and in the Middle East during World War I. In 1949 Bikaner became part of the Indian state of Rajasthan and was divided into three districts. Bikaner was a noteworthy princely state. Bikaner played an important part in the history of Rajasthan.
Demography of Bikaner
Bikaner has a total population of 19.02 lakh, out of which 10.03 lakh are men and 8.99 lakh are women. The literacy rate of the region is 57.54 %.
Transportation of Bikaner Travel
Bikaner is well connected to other parts of the state by air, rail and road. The nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport. Bikaner is well connected with Delhi, Jaipur and Jodhpur and other parts of India through rail network. There are also many busses at Bikaner connecting it to other parts of the city.
Places of Attraction at Bikaner
Bikaner is one of the important tourist spots of Rajasthan. In Bikaner Travel There are following places:
Junagarh Fort, Bikaner
The fascinating piece of architecture was built between 1588 -1593 AD by Raja Rai Singh (1571 - 1611 AD) , a general in army of Mughal emperor, Akbar. The imposing fort has 986 long wall with 37 bastions and two entrances. The Suraj Pole (Sun Gate) is main entrance to the fort. The palaces within the fort are on the southern side and make a picturesque ensemble of courtyards, balconies, kiosks and windows.
Lalgarh Palace, Bikaner 
The architectural masterpiece in red sandstone, built by Maharaja Ganga Singh (1881 AD-1942 AD) in memory of his father Maharaja Lall Singh between 1902 -1926.This magnificent palace is an example of pure Rajput martial architecture. Designed by Sir Swinton Jacob, this palace has several grand halls, lounges, cupolas and pavilions. The exotic palace has magnificent pillars, richly carved fire mantles , Italian colonnades and motif of lotus in full bloom , adding to the magic of this.
Gajner Palace, Bikaner
Gajner Palace -a summer resort of Bikaner Maharajas -has often been described as ' an incomparable jewel in the Thar desert'. Built by Maharaja Ganga Singh ji of Bikaner, palace stands on the embankment of a lake .The palace was used by Maharaja for grand shoots and lavish entertainment. Royalty, both Indian as well as international, Viceroys and other dignitaries have been entertained at this grand palace.
Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum, Bikaner
The museum offers a collection of royal costumes, weapons, ornaments, ancient statues and exquisite paintings, one of which depicts the signing of the Versatile Treaty by Ganga Singh. In addition to this, it also has collection of terracotta from the Gupta period. |
