Introduction
Famous for its enchanting deserts, beautiful location, majestic palaces and other architectural wonders, Bikaner is a favorite tourist location for many.
History
Founded in 1488 AD by Rao Bika it is well known for its architectural marvels in the form of magnificent palaces, majestic monuments and intricately designed temples. The rulers of Bikaner found it easy to consolidate their power and establish a strong hold over the region as enemies refrained from attacking it due to its strategic location.
In the 16 th century, the erstwhile ruler of Bikaner entered into a treaty with Akbar and hence gained political security of the Mughals.
During British rule, Bikaner supplied best quality camels to their forces. Till date traces of the Bikaner's glorious and rich past are evident.
Attractions
Some of the tourist attractions of Bikaner are Junagarh Fort, Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum, Bhandasar Jain Temple, Laxminath Temple, Lalgarh Palace, Devi Kund Sagar, Bhandeshwar Jain Temple, Shiv Bari Temple and Ratan Behari Temple. Other interesting places include camel breeding farm and Horse Farm.
How to get there
Bikaner is well connected with the other parts of the country. It is connected by rail, road and air. Many airlines offer cheap air tickets to Rajasthan. Trains from different parts of the country travel to Bikaner. A good network of bus services are available to travel to Bikaner by road.
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