Bikaner is a city founded by RAO BIKA in 1486 and established in 1488.
The city celebrates its foundation day on "AKSHAY TRITIYA" by flying kites and eating special Rajasthani food that includes Bajre Ka Khichdi and Imli ka Paani (Tamarind Water) among other snacks.
According to beliefs, the MAA KARNI laid the foundation of this city.
The Ganges Canal, completed in 1928, and the Indira Gandhi Canal, completed in 1987, facilitated its development.
The famous tourist places in Bikaner are as follows:-
JUNAGARH FORT
The fort was originally called Chintamani and was renamed Junagarh or "Old Fort" in the early 20th century when the ruling family moved to Lalgarh Palace outside the fort limits.
Junagarh Fort is the first fort in Rajasthan who is not made on the height, this is the first fort in Rajasthan who made in flat surface and placed outer from the city.
In Junagarh fort, there is room in which more then 100 kg gold is Embarked on the walls and Pillers.
GAJNER PALACE
GAJNER PALACE is founded by Maharaja Ganga Singh. GAJNER PALACE is mounted in the of GAJNER lake. This is like heaven in between the desert.
Britishers robbed money from Indians and then Ganga Singh makes a plan to rob Britishers. They founded this palace and provide comfort to British officers and used to hunting. By these British officers refuse to take tax and donate a lot of money to Bikaner.
GAJNER PALACE is nis now divided 2 parts.
1- 5star hotel
2- Wildlife Sanctuary
CAMEL SAFARI
Camel safari is one of best enjoyable tourist place in Bikaner you can see the traditional culture and play on sand dunes.
LALGARH PALACE
Lalgarh Palace is founded by Maharaja Ganga Singh Ji. The palace is built between 1902-1926.
Lalgarh is divided into 3 parts
1- Royal family's habitat
2- Museum
3- Luxury hotel
LAXMI NIWAS PALACE
LAXMI NIWAS PALACE is the part of Lalgarh Palace. LAXMI NIWAS PALACE is a luxury hotel.
LAXMI NIWAS PALACE designed in 1896 and built between 1898-1902.
RAMPURIYA HAWELI
Rampuriya HAWELI shows the architecture and hardworking of medithe a worker.
Rampuriya HAWELI is famous for its artwork.
Rampuriya HAWELI is now a part of the heritage hotel.
KARNI MATA TEMPLE
According to beliefs, Karni is the deity of Lord Durga.
The temple is famous for the approximately 25,000 Black Rats that live, and are revered in, the temple.
These holy rats are called kababs, and many people travel great distances to pay their respects. The temple draws visitors from across the country for blessings, as well as curious tourists from around the world.
LAXMINATH TEMPLE
LAXMINATH TEMPLE is founded by Rao LUNAKARAM in the century
The temple is a symbol of architecture and the dedication of workers.
PUBLIC PARK
A public park is a beautiful place in which "War Memorial, Pakistani tank, Sadal museum, Ganga theatre, Collecter office, Ganga Singh statues" are the attractive things.
The popular story of BIKANER:-
Rao Bika founder of Bikaner is the first son of JODHPUR King Rao Jodha. He can't get his father's throne than he decided to make his own kingdom.
He comes to the land which is known As "Jangalpradesh"( Present Bikaner, Shree Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Churu) in that time and the capital of Jagalpradesh is Janglu village.
All the land is owned by Ner Jat than Rao Bika come to him and said to buy this land for making a new kingdom.
Than Ner puts a condition that coronation of a king is done by his foot's thumb.
Bika accepts his condition and make makes new kingdom named Bikaner.
The foundation of BIKANER is laid by Deity of Durga "Maa KARNI".
How to reach Bikaner
Bikaner is a very famous tourist place in Rajasthan you can reach here by Airplane, Bus, trains, taxies and also by own vehicle.
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