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Bikaner (Rajasthan)
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Hotels & Resorts in Bikaner |
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Bikaner is a city in
the northwest of the state of Rajasthan in western
 India.
The city is the administrative headquarters of Bikaner District. It was
formerly the capital of the princely state of Bikaner. The city was founded
by Rao Bika in 1486 and from its small origins it has developed into the
fourth largest city in Rajasthan. The Ganga Canal completed in 1928 and the
Indira Gandhi Canal completed in 1987 have allowed the farming of crops such
as mustard, cotton and wheat. Other industries include wool production and
the mining of gypsum, plaster of Paris and bentonite.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
BEST SEASON- October-March
ALTITUDE- 237 meters
CLIMATE- Summer Max. 41 c
Winter Max. 22 c
Tourist Attractions
Junagarh Fort : The fort was built by Raja Rai Singh, the sixth
ruler of Bikaner who reigned from 1571 to 1612. Rai Singh had
conquered part of Marwar and had been granted territory in Gujurat and
Burhanpur by the Mughal emperor Akbar as a reward for his services as
military commander. This, as well as funding from Jodhpur, enabled him
to build the fort. Rai Singh held high rank in the imperial courts of
both Akbar and his successor, Jehangir. During his imperial service he
travelled extensively, giving him an appreciation of art and
architecture. These ideas have been incorporated meticulously into the
architectural style of Junagarh Fort.
Lal Garh Palace (3 K.M) From Bikaner : It was built in 1902
A.D. by Lord
G anga Singh, in sacred memory of his father, Maharaja Lal Singh. Most
of the building is made of red sandstome and it is rightly called
"dream in red sand stome". The royal family of Bikaner still lives
there. Apart of this palace is comverted in to a hotal. Another
portion, which is kept open for visitors, is known as 'Sadul Museum'.
The museum comprises memorials of the last three rulers of Bikaner
State (His highness Ganga Singh, Sadul Singh and Dr. Karni Singh.)
Raghu is one of the guides of the museum.
Bikaner Temples
Laxminath Temple : Erected during the reign of Rao Lunkaran
boasts of the superb archeological skills of artists and artisans .
Statues of deities Vishnu and Laxmi stand here. The foundation of
Bikaner was laid here in the year 1488 A.D. by Rao Bikaji. It being a
historical monument has special identity.
Bhandasar Jain Temple (5 Km) : Beautiful Jain Temple of 16th
century dedicated to 23rd Jain Tirthankara Parsvanathji.
Deshnoke Karni Mata Temple (30 km) : Situated en route to Jodhpur
, the temple is dedicated to Karni Mata -an incarnation of Durga. The
temple has fascinating huge silver gates and marble carvings that were
donated by Maharaja Ganga Singhji.The most attractive feature of
temple are the rodents who scamper freely within the premises, and if
one touches your feet its considered auspicious. They are regarded
sacred and devotees buy prasad (feeding) to offer to them.
Shivbari Temple : Built by Dungar Singhji in the late 19th
century. The temple is surrounded by an embattlement wall. It has
four-faced black marble Shiva statue and a bronze Nandi facing the
Shiva-Lingam. There are two large reservoirs of water known as bawaris.
Karani Mata Temple, Deshnoke- (32 kms.)Dedicated to Karani
Mata, a mystic. Legend goes that she foretold the victory and success
of Rao Bika and the prophecy came true. Today along with her, thousand
of rats are revered here. This strange mode of worship owes to the
belief, that the souls of her devotees are housed in these rats, and
consequently they must be protected and well fed. The intricate
carvings on the main gate of the temple are worth watching.
Nagnechiji Temple : Situated in the south-east of Bikaner city,
has a historical importance. The statue of 18 armed Goddess having
different weapons in her arms was brought here from Jodhpur by Rao
Bikaji.It was one of the 18 heirlooms which the founder king got after
a confrontation
with the then king of Jodhpur.
Sri Kolayatji Temple : A famous pilgrimage spot with a temple
dedicated to Kapil Muni (saint). The temple is the venue for an annual
fair held in the month of Kartik (Oct-Nov) when the thousands of
devotees gather in a large number to take a sacred dip in the holy
waters of the Kolayat lake( Kapil Sarovar) on the full moon day. A
cattle fair ,especially for the trading of camels is a part of he
festivities. The small oasis town is now an ideal picnic spot.
Kodamdesar Bhainruji : Its installed by Rao Bikaji during the
first three of his arrival from jodhpur, is another place of worship. |
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Camel Breeding Farm
(8 Km) : The only of its kind I Asia managed by Central Governmen.
Bikaner's Camel Corps (former Ganga Risala) was a famous fighting
force and still maintains its importance in the desert warfare and
defence through the Border Security Force.
Bikner Festival :
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Education in Bikaner : University of Bikaner, Rajasthan Agriculture University, Engineering College Bikaner (ECB), sardar Patel Medical College, Bikaner, Marudhar eng. college, Dungar College, Maharani Sudarshan College (M.S. College), Sardar Patel Medical College, B.J.S. Rampuria Jain College, Shri Jain P.G. College, Shri Nehru Sharda Peeth, Binani Girls College, Shri Jain Girls College, Institute of Management Studies, AFTER SCHOOOL Centre for Social Entrepreneurship. |
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How to get here
Bikaner is well connected with rail and road network with all major
cities of the country. Nearby airports are Jodhpur (254 kms) and
Sanganer airport Jaipur (325 kms).
It has direct trains from Delhi, Bombay, Calcutta, Agra, Jaipur,
Jodhpur, Jammu, Chandigarh etc.
Distance from major cities in kms :
Delhi 494 Jaipur 324,
Jodhpur 278 Jaisalmer 315,
Agra 560 Udaipur 625,
Ajmer 325 Chandigarh 594
AIR
The nearest airport to Bikaner is Jodhpur, 247 km away. Regular
airlines fly between Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaipur, Mumbai and Delhi. |
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