Bikaner lies in the north west of Rajasthan with international borders separating it from the adjacent country, Pakistan. The city falls in the desert lands of the Rajasthan. Bikaner stands established on elevated arid lands, its old part surrounded by walls that go for seven kms and marked by fives entrance gates. The place is famous for its unique culture and outlook, as a trade centre for woolen articles and for its savouring Rasgullahs, Bhujias and Papads.The foundation of Bikaner was laid by Rathore Prince, Rao Bikaji, in the year 1488. The place at that time was called Jangladesh and featured uninhabited desert lands. Soon after its foundation, the place developed into a popular city and derived its name from the founder.Bikaner is also famous as 'The Camel Country' and offers best camel rides in the world. The sand dunes, stretched out in artistic patterns; and camels, are a common sight at Bikaner. Add to this unique music, dance performances and the place turns out to be fantasy land.

Junagarh Fort:

Junagarh Fort was constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Rai Singh, a general in the army of Mughal emperor Akbar, with embellishments in the form of palaces and Luxurious suites added by subsequent Maharajas.

Karni Mata Temple, Bikaner

One of the most renowned temple near Bikaner is Karni Mata Temple, situated in a small town named as Deshnok, located 30 km in the south from Bikaner on Jodhpur road. This beautiful town is known for the shrine of Karni Mata. According to legends, Karni Mata once blessed Rao Bika (founder of Bikaner) to establish his kingdom here and will always be safe from enemies. This temple is unique in its own way, scores of Rats are venerated here and the shrine is like a home for them.It is believed that these Rats are children of the goddess, who inhabit the town of Deshnok. Thus , these Rats are treated sacred and they freely move in the temple grounds. It is considered highly auspicious to sight a white Rat.

Devi Kund:

Devi Kund is the site of the cenotaphs built in the memory of Bika Royal Family. The cenotaphs are built in a typical Rajput architecture, featuring open canopies and a number of tombs, each built for the member of the family. The tomb of Maharaja Surat Singh is quite interesting and presents Rajput paintings on its ceiling.

Camel Research Farm:

This government managed station, 8km from Bikaner is probably unique in Asia. There are about 230 camels at the National Camel Research Center on Camels and three different breeds are reared here. The British army had camel crops drawn from Bikaner during the World War I. There is not a great deal to see here, unless you have a camel fetish, but you can take a camel ride, visit baby camels and look around the small museum.

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