Bikaner Tourism and Travel Guide
Bikaner ( pronunciation ) is a city in the northwest of the state of Rajasthan in northern India. It is located 330 kilometres (205 mi) northwest of the state capital, Jaipur. Bikaner city is the administrative headquarters of Bikaner District and Bikaner division.Formerly the capital of the princely state of Bikaner, the city was founded by Rao Bika in 1486 and from its small origins it has developed into the fifth largest city in Rajasthan. The Ganges Canal, completed in 1928, and the Indira Gandhi Canal, completed in 1987, facilitated its development.
Weekend Getaways from Bikaner
Jaipur
What can be said about Jaipur tourism that hasn't been said before? The capital city of Rajasthan, Jaipur effortlessly brings together all elements of the royal state. Majestic monuments, colourful bazaars, busy streets and family-run restaurants dot the city and dominate travel itinerarie...
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Jodhpur
Popular, colourful and culturally rich, Jodhpur is one of Rajasthan's most beautiful cities. It is also known as the Sun City of India and is said to have been built in the 15th century by a Rao Jodha. This city was earlier known as Marwar and is currently the second largest city of Raja...
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Jaisalmer
The name of the city means The Hill Fort of Jaisal. The Golden City of India is known mainly for the beautiful sand dunes, marvelous palaces and old bungalows, the tranquility of the Jain Temples and of course the view of the Thar Desert. The state is full of color and is enriched with t...
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