Bikaner

Situated in the north of the state of Rajasthan, the desert town of Bikaner is a famous destination for tourists. Bikaner was founded in the year 1488 A.D by Rao Bikaji, a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur, Jodhaji. Just like other cities of Rajasthan, Bikaner is surrounded by a high, battlemented wall and it was once an important staging post on the great caravan trading routes. Bikaner is encircled by a seven km long city wall with five entrance gates, built in the 18th century.

Although Bikaner is known for its superb imposing fort but it is also noted for the government run camel breeding farm where fine camels bred. Built between 1588 and 1593 A.D by Raja Rai Singh, Junagarh Fort has 986 mt long wall with 37 bastions and two entrances. Suraj Pole or the Sun Gate is the main entrance to the fort and inside the fort there are a number of picturesque palaces namely Chandra Mahal (Moon Palace), Phool Mahal (Flower Palace), Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace) etc.

Just 10 kms away from Bikaner, the Camel Breeding Farm is probably unique in Asia. Here hundreds of camels are available and you can also enjoy a ride on camel’s back. Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum is another attraction of Bikaner and it is said to be one of the best museums in Rajasthan. Here you can see pre-Harrapan, Gupta and Kushan pieces and a wide collection of terracottas, pottery, paintings, particularly miniatures of the Bikaner school.

For more info visit :

http://bikanermoments.blogspot.com

http://junagarhfort.blogspot.com