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RAJASTHANBYCAR Says: Deshnok is a small village situated 31 km south from Bikaner city along the Jodhpur Road. It is connected by national highway N.H. 89 and Rail. It is a pilgrim centre of Karni Mata. Karni Mata, considered as an incarnation of Goddess Durga lived here in the fourteenth...
Karni Mata Temple(Rat Temple)- Deshnok
lynnehamman Says: A good side trip to make if you are in Bikaner, Rajasthan. About 30kms South of Bikaner, there is a village called Deshnok.....quite unremarkable except for the amazing temple dedicated to Karni Mata. This temple is commonly called the "Rat Temple"Now I entered this temple...
TEA & SCONES AT LALGARH PALACE.
lynnehamman Says: Maharaja Ganga Singh began construction on this multi-storied, red sandstone palace in 1902. It is a combination of Rajasthani, European, and Oriental architecture, designed by Sir Samuel Swinton-Jacob. Ornate sculptures surround the garden. A museum is situated on the...
lynnehamman Says: The most fascinating sight, to me, was the First World War plane that stands proudly inside the museum. It was piloted by the ruler of Bikaner during this war, and gfted to him by the British.Also on view are an awsome collection of Rajput weaponry (daggers, axes and...
lynnehamman Says: This impressive fort was built between 1588 and 1593 under orders of Rai Singh (a general in Akbars army). It has a 986m- long wall with 37 bastions, a massive gate , two entrances and a moat. Equally impressive are the many palaces contained within the walls of the fort....
HALL OF PRIVATE AUDIENCE (ANUP MAHAL)
lynnehamman Says: The multi-storeyed Anup Mahal was the chamber (called Hall of Private Audience) wherein the ruler would recieve his guests.. These beautifully maintained rooms now display the treasures of the Royal family. The inner walls are covered with exquisite lacquer work of red and...
lynnehamman Says: The Phool Mahal (Flower Palace) shows the small, low bed that Rao Bika slept on-the bed was designed so that Rao could sleep with his feet touching the ground, enabling him to rise quickly at any sign of danger. Pholl Mahal has magnificent wall paintings depicting flowers,...
CAMEL FARM & THE IMPORTANCE OF CAMELS
lynnehamman Says: This government run camel farm is a project of great importance. Three different types of camel are reared here.They are cared for mostly by Rabaris, who are desert nomads, and have been camel experts forever. There are about 300 camels at the farm, and research plays an...
RAJASTHANBYCAR Says: Vikram was the sanskrit name of Rao Bika Ji, it was the part of old palace.But in 1937 remodelled by Maharaja Ganga Singh as Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience) was use to receive kings, dignitaries.The most attractive, Sandal-wood throne.North to the throne up's there,...
2 Reviews and 91 Opinions This is the best place to stay in Bikaner. It is a new hotel that is well taken care off. The rooms...
1 Review and 111 Opinions Palace is restored to its pristine glory and this have most intricate carvings not only in the hotel...
Laxmi Niwas palace: Laxmi Niwas palace
RAJASTHANBYCAR Says: You can have Dinner in the beautiful garden restaurant of this luxury hotel, enjoing a really wonderful show of Rajasthani music and dance.The dancer dances on Nails, on swords and finally on broken glass!The food from the buffet is very good and there is a large choice of...
Masala Dosa Cart: Inexpensive, yummy street food
suziezed Says: Look for this cart selling excellent, freshly-made-before-your-eyes masala dosas across from the Fort. This cart is always busy with the locals crowding around 3 deep waiting on dosas. For 15Rs you get a masala dosa, sambar, coconut chutney and some weird red sauce that I...
lynnehamman Says: In and around Bikaner, the ubiquitous Auto-Ricksahw is the easiest way to get around. They are cheap and plentiful. Make sure that the driver understands exactly where you wish to go to, and negotiate a price before setting off.Rail: Jaipur and Jodhpur have a rail connection...
Waxbag Says: There are frequent express buses between Bikaneer and Jasailmer, Jaipur and other towns in Rajasthan. Have your guesthouse arrange your tickets for a small commision. It's definately worth it. The bus stand is Near the Lalgarh Palace Hotel in the central part of...
tremendopunto Says: India is famous for its colourful fabrics and the clothes and dresses made out of it. It is a dream for women to get their saris customized, but even for guys there are plenty of possibilities. We got our customized Kotas. You choose the fabric quality and colour, they...
tremendopunto Says: Again it is about the Indian City Jungle - and Indian cities give many examples: monkeys, wild boars, dog packs, elephants, bats, camels......there is a bigger variety of animals on the streets than in a zoo at home. In this case we watched a bullfight of a pair of young,...
Desert safaris - beware unscrupulous operators
termidor Says: The desert safari scene in Bikaner is dominated by bigger operators offering a cut price product. They employ touts who are everywhere, and whose job it is to channel you into the operator's safaris. Go along with it if you must, but don't kid yourself that you are seeing...
RAJASTHANBYCAR Says: The Jaisalmeri camels are well known for riding and race potential.They have small head and mouth with narrow muzzle.Also, there is no luxuriant growth of hairs on their eyebrows, eyelids and ears. The body colour is predominantly light brown. The Jaisalmeri camels have thin...
RAJASTHANBYCAR Says: The colour of the coat varies from brown to black, however in some animals reddish tinge is also found. They have symmetrical body and slightly dome shaped head.Some camels of this breed have a luxuriant growth of hair on their eyebrows, eyelids and ears, they are called...
lynnehamman Says: We really enjoyed the absence of touts in Bikaner. Or maybe they just never found us. The local people are however really helpful in regards to finding directions etc. They did not understand much English, but that did not pose a huge problem. Hand signs seemed to...
lynnehamman Says: I have placed this tip in"general" because I am not too sure where else to place it!Internet is available at Cyber City (220-9229), Himtasar House, 52 Sadul Ganj in the east side of the city, New Horizons (220-78706) Biscuit Gali)Net Yuppies (220-9048), on Kern Rd behind...
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India is famous for its colourful fabrics and the clothes and dresses made out of it. It is a dream for women to get their saris customized, but even for guys...
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Q: Hi, Can any one advise good budget hotel for a couple with a 4 yr. child in bikaner??
A: You are welcome in India and i don't know about your actiual budget.You can stay in Padmani Palace in Bikaner this is very good hotel with Garden for Sunsuine for your...
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Bikaner, along with Jodhpur and Jaisalmer, is one of the desert cities in Rajasthan that was on the overland caravan route to Central Asia and China. In 1486 Rao Bika, who had had a disagreement with...
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A unique destination of the desert tringle is Bikaner. The royal fortified city with a timeless appeal is sheer beauty amidst the sand dunes. The genesis of Bikaner dates back to 1488 A.D. when a...
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Radjasthan - Bikaner - the western part of India
This is a picture of an entrance in Bikaner. So colorful but badly maintained ! Every door in India is telling a legend.
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Bikaner - a Palace and a rat temple!
Bikaner is a a 10h busride from Delhi right in the Thar desert. Due to renovations of the railwaytracks (from summer 2006 to .....?) there was only the bus as a reasonable way of transportation. The...
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Bikaner-Royalty in full splendour
If ever beauty has bloomed in a desert, it has been at Bikaner. Founded in 1488 AD by Rao Bika Ji, it's located in north west part of Rajasthan state in INDIA. The imposing palaces, beautiful and...
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