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Bikaner Tours |
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Bikaner, the Royal walled city is a part of the
desert tourist triangle and lies on the
northern tip of the triangle. The city
was founded in 1486 AD by the Rathore
prince, Rao Bikaji, hence the name Bikaner.
Bikaji was son of Rao Jodhaji who had
asked his son to establish a kingdom of
his own. The challenge was accepted and
Bikaji choose the wild country 'Jangaldesh'
as his territory and thus the city of
Bikaner came into existence.
A seven-kilometres wall with five entrances
was built to protect the city from vagaries
of the desert and any external aggression.
The city flourished as an important trade
centre between Gujarat seaports and West
Asian countries. The unbroken line of
descendants of Bikaji ruled Bikaner till
India got Independence. Bikaner is known
for good breed of riding camels, which
are among the best in the world. The Camel
Festival held every year is famous all
over the globe. Bikaner has many magnificent
buildings made of Reddish Pink sandstone
that transcends the surrounding barren
wilderness. Unlike other cities of Rajasthan,
Bikaner has been able to preserve its
traditional aura of the medieval era,
which makes a visitor come here year after
year. Various tour operators offer a whole array of
tour packages for Bikaner.
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FACTs
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| Location
Rajasthan
Founded By
Rao Bikaji
Best Time to visit
October To March
Population
About 4 lakhs people reside in this historic city.
Area:
165.75 sq. km
Languages
Rajasthani, Hindi & English.
Main Attraction
Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace |
Climate
Bikaner has got extreme desert type of climate
with high temperature difference and low rainfall.
The best season to visit Bikaner between October
and March.
Altitude:
237 metres above sea level
Population:
4,16,289
Language:
Rajasthani, Hindi, English
Telephone Code(STD):
0151
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SITE SEEING ....
Junagarh
It is an unassailable fortress, which has never been conquered.
Built in A.D. by Raja Rai Singh, one of the most distinguished
generals in the army of Emperor Akbar, the fort is a formidable
structure encircled by a moat.The fort situates in it
some very magnificent palaces like Anup Mahal, Ganga Niwas
and Rang Mahal or palace of pleasure. The Har Mandir is
the majestic chapel for the royal family for worshipping
their gods and goddesses.
Prachina Museum:
It's a museum located in the great Junagarh Fort. The
museum is dedicated to royal costumes, textiles and accessories.
'Poshaks' or the ladies ensemble displayed are perhaps
the last remnants of the traditional designing styles
and workmanship. The museum also reveals a study of changing
cultural settings in its display of family portraits of
the former rulers. Changes embarked by the western influences
appear strikingly. The vivid glimpses of legacy that survived
in the contemporary Bikaner are also visible.
Lal Garh Palace:
This grand palace is an architectural masterwork in red
sandstone, and was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh Ji in
the memory of his father Maharaja Lal Singh Ji in . Sir
Swinton Jacob designed this oriental fantasy. This architecture
is a fusion of Rajput, Mughal and European architecture.
The exterior contrasts dramatically with the oriental
interiors and amenities. The palace has beautiful latticework
and filigree work, which are hallmarks of a great craftsmanship.
Rajasthan State Archives:
This Directorate is located in Bikaner. The archives have
in their custody some very precious administrative record
of Mughal period like Persian Farmans, Nishans, Manshurs,
Akbarat, Vakil Report, Arzdasht, Khatoot and the record
created during administration of the Princely states of
Rajasthan such as Bahiat, Pattas, Parwanas, Rukkas, Chithiat
etc.
Bhandeswari
Jain:
Bhandeswari Jain Temple is a fifteenth century temple
and is the oldest monument of Bikaner. The temple is decorated
with rich mirror work, frescoes and gold leaf paintings.
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Bikaner Festivals and
Holidays
Camel
Festival
Camel
Festival January Held every year on the full
moon night, the festival is dedicated to the
indispensable ship of the desert, the camel
and is a fascinating spectacle of camel performances
including; camel races, camel dances and camel
rides, along with the joy, colour and vigour
unique to Rajasthan, makes this a joyous event
that shouldn’t be missed.
Gangaur Fair
Gangaur
Fair March/April is festival of maidens and
married women. Women attired in their best costumes
and jewellery ray to Gauri, an incarnation of
Goddess Parvati. This eighteen day long festival
begins the day after Holi. Married women pray
for the well being and long life of their husband
and the young ladies seek the blessings for
a life partner of their choice. Processions
of Gauri, are enacted with much pomp in Bikaner
and other Rajasthan towns and villages. Women
sing melodious folk songs, accompanied by musicians
and bands.
Kite Festival
Kite
Festival (akha teej) Generally falls in April/May,
but this may alter as the date relies on the
Hindu calendar. Kite Flying is a cultural tradition
of this region bearing special significance
because of its direct connection with the foundation
of this city. It serves to commemorate this
historical fact and shows gaiety and involvement
of people. Despite sand-storms and slightly
hot climate people celebrate the festival with
traditional flavour. People of all ages participate
and visitors are welcome to join in. Number of Bikaner tour packages are arranged around this time so that the tourists can enjoy this unique kite festival of Rajasthan.
Kolayatji Fair
Kolayatji
Fair October Held at Kolayat about km from Bikaner,
is when devotees throng here in large numbers
to take a holy dip in the Kolayat Lake on the
full moon of Kartik or Poornima and offer prayers
to Karni Mata. It’s quite a spectacle
to see and worth the trip over here.
Karni Mata Fair
The fair is celebrated twice a year in the little
desert citadel of Deshnok, in honour of Goddess
Karni Mata, the tutelary deity of the Bikaner
royal house. The devotees gather at Deshnok
during the Navratra, in March/April and September/October
and the fair is held on the ninth day of Navratra,
amidst the chanting of hymns and prayers, devotees
offer their prayers and the celebrations have
a distinct religious flavour.
Kapil Muni Fair
Kapil
Muni Fair (not to be confused with the above
fair as it’s similar) is held in November
The sacred lake of Kolayat about Km from Bikaner
is the venue of this fair, held during the full
moon of kartik. Devotees take a holy dip in
the lake and worship saint Kapil Muni, the founder
of Sankhya, one of the six major philosophical
schools, thousands of people also visit the
cattle fair held here at this time and both
are popular with tourists as well.
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Rajasthan
Forts Palaces Tour
Duration : 10
Days / 9 Nights
Places Covered : Delhi, Agra, Jaipur,
Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Mandawa, Delhi
Rajasthan Travel Package
Places Covered :
Delhi, Mandawa, Bikaner-Jaisalmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur,
Mount Abu, Udaipur, Pushkar, Jaipur, Jaipur, Agra, Delhi
Thar Desert Safari
Duration : 10
Days / 9 Nights
Places Covered : Mandawa, Bikaner,
Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Jaipur |
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