Bikaji Ki Tekri, the city’s original fort, is one of the top Bikaner tourist … This is the oldest building in Bikaner, having been built by Rao Bika.
Bikaji ki Tekri is the first humble fort in the city Bikaner. The distance of this historical place from the centre of Bikaner is only 3 kilometre and it will take only 10-14 minutes to reach there by a car. It is located just outside of the city in the vicinity of the old palace.
According to the history, Rao Bika was the founder of Bikaner. He left his father’s area Jodhpur and carved out his own territory in the wild regions of Bikaner. This is now known as Bikaji ki Tekri. It is near about 500 years old. It houses the Royal Chhatris or umbrellas which was made to commemorate the rulers of Bikaner. Rao Vika’s chhatri is made of marble while other chhatris are made of red sandstone or Dulmera stone. Other buildings in the complex are made of stone masonry, some plastered and others simply white washed. This old historic place of Bikaner contains lots of rooms in the basement which are interconnected and is more like a puzzle.
Being in the western most part of the country, Bikaji Ki Tekri Bikaner experiences extreme weather conditions throughout the year. In summer, it is very hot and humid. The temperature reaches up to 46-48 degrees which is fairly not suitable. But in winter, ie. from October to March, it remains very cool. The temperature in winter remains normally around 4-22 degrees. Thus, winter is the most preferred time to visit this place, the weather is quite pleasant and cool to enjoy with family and friends. Architecture and history lovers really find this place beautiful.
This place is of huge historical significance, is replete with evidence, which provide insights into the customs and beliefs of that time particularly about the philosophy of life and understanding of the phenomenon of death. This place is less famous among the tourists. Hence, there is hardly any crowded day. One can enjoy freely with family and friends.
There is no fixed opening or closing timings here. Though the recommended timings to visit this place is the afternoon time. There are many staircases in the Bikaji Ki Tekri. So, one must carry plenty of water. Two to three hours are expected to consume here with family and friends. There is no such entry fees applicable here. This collection of cenotaphs of the rulers of Bikaner Tour Packages is unique in its serene architectural beauty. Tourists are recommended to visit this place.
