Bikaner B2B
The work of Rao Bikaji, a son of Jodha Singh, who founded Jodhpur, was Bikaner, a miracle in the desert. Bikaner, linked by rail and road, is approximately 450 km from Jaipur. In this bleak area, the very plan to build a residence speaks of the brave challenge men may throw to the unpleasant nature. However, Bikaner has always been a significant and beautiful town — on the bank of the Saraswati River. The river has gone underground since then.
Located in the northwest of Rajasthan, several sand dunes surround the city. The mediaeval splendour that is evident in the lifestyle of the city is preserved by Bikaner. The city, more commonly referred to as the camel nation, is known for the world's best travel camels. Bikaner's history dates back to 1488 AD, when his kingdom was founded here by Prince Rathore Rao Bikaji-a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur (1459 AD), Rao Jodhaji. Rao Jodhaji had five sons, but the most entrepreneurial of them was Rao Bikaji. Bikaji chose a sterile desert called 'Jangaldesh' and made it an impressive area, named after the founder 's name, Bikaner. In the past, Bikaner's strategic position on the ancient caravan routes that came from West / Central Asia made it a key business centre. The town of Bikaner is built on slightly elevated ground and is surrounded by a fortified wall with five gates, seven kilometres long. Crafted delicately in reddish pink sandstone, the majestic forts and palaces bear witness to its rich historical and architectural heritage.
The place, popularly called Bikaneri Namkeens, is very popular for its confectionery. Bikaner is in the middle of the Thar Wave Terrain and the heat range also reaches 50 degrees in summer and it falls to close to zero in the winter season. In this place, there is very little rain.
Places to see in Bikaner
Junagarh Fort
The Junagarh Fort is accompanied with a beauty that can never be described in just a bundle of words. Also known as the Bikaner fort, it was constructed by Raja Rai Singh who was prominent as Bikaner’s sixth ruler. It is undoubtedly a true symbol of royalty since the fort belongs to the royal family of Bikaner!
While being here, the travellers will be getting to know about the royal life and their living culture. Apart from that, there is a prevalence of an engaging museum perfectly maintained with all the necessary objects which are highly more than enough to keep the tourist engrossed in its ambiance. It is an exhibition of the distinct and good number of ornaments and weapons belonging to the previous era. The Junagarh fort is a true epitome of victory and this is because it has never been defeated in the history of wars.
Karni Mata Temple
Karni Mata Temple is a pilgrimage hub that is located at a distance of 32 kms from Bikaner at Deshnok. The temple was designed with an intention of paying homage to a local deity that is the ‘Karni Mata’ and as confirmed, she was the caretaker of the family of Rajputs. Here, the visitors are surely going to get thrilled to see thousands of rats running here and there within the temple’s vicinity and no one even would remove them. It is because people consider these creatures as the ‘holy ones’.
Also, it is also believed that the person who spots the white rat is the luckier one and that is undoubtedly a good sign. On having a talk with the locales, they said that the white rats in the temple might be one or two in number! The walls and pillars of this temple are attractively crafted with the beautiful religious carvings undoubtedly adding a charm to its construction.
Camel Breeding Farm
Being a part of the activities in the Camel Breeding Farm has being referred as ‘one of a kind experience’ for many travellers. The farm is situated at a distance of approximately 8 kms from Bikaner and while being here, the tourists will be getting to know more about the breeding of camels including their food habits, different camel breeding methods.
They can also roam in the farm and notice the manner in which these silent creatures are fed accompanied with a delicious lunch. It is also commonly called as the Government Camel Breeding Farm and not only this, it is recognized amongst the list of Asia’s most massive camel reproduction farms. Extended over an area of 2000 acres, tourists can easily walk in the farm as per their comfort. This is truly a different activity and is not merely a normal sightseeing activity, thus it literally is worthy of being experienced whenever you are at Bikaner.