Bikaner

Bikaner city was founded in the year 1488, and now it covers an area of 38.10 square km. ‘Camel Country’ is another term we know Bikaner with as the city is well-known for its camels word over. Carpet-weaving and blanker making are another aspects Bikaner is famous for. Bikaner comprises some of the tempting historical sights of attractions. The city fascinates travellers from all parts of the globe. Majestic forts make Bikaner even more interesting for a traveller’s point of view. Bikaner is strewn by way of lots of sand dunes to superbly preserve the medieval majesty. The Junagarh Fort, Lal Garh Palace, Sun Gate, The Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum, Deshnoke Temple etc. are some of the sites to see in the city.

Attractions in Bikaner

Attractions in Bikaner are in great number and they lure a vast number of travellers from all parts of the globe.

Bhandasar Jain Temple: Bhandasar Jain Temple is a superbly built Jain Temple devoted to Trirthankara and catches the attentions of tourists from a long time.

Camel Research Farm: The Camel Research farm is looked after and preserved by the Central Government of India and commands around 2000 acres of semiarid land.

Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary: Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary is a mesmerizing wildlife sanctuary with the views like Nilgai, Chinkara, Black buck, Wild coar and folk of regal sand grouse.

Shiv Bari Temple: Shiv Bari Temple is an enthralling temple with good-looking painting and a bronze Nandi facing the Shiva Lingam.

How to reach Bikaner: Bikaner boasts of a fine connectivity to all major India cities with all the available modes it can.

By Air: Jodhpur is around 200 kms from Bikaner and flights are available till Jodhpur from other cities.

By Road: Bikaner maintains a superb road link with all the major cities of India. Bus service can be availed from Bikaner to major cities like Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, and Jodhpur.

By Rail: Bikaner offers direct trains to Mumbai, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Allahabad and Kanpur.

Shopping

Bikaner is a truly shopper's paradise as the city presents something to suit every needs. During the Camel Festival, the shopping activities hot up and travellers shell out more to get their adored items. Camel leather shoes, camel leather chairs, camel fur rugs, camel leather belts, bags, wallets, miniature paintings on camel hides, etc are some of the prized items Bikaner offers to its travellers. Besides these, Kundan work, Wooden antiques, Lacquer Bangles, Carpets, Paintings etc are also liked by the travellers immensely.

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