The strategic
location of Bikaner on the ancient carvan
routes that came from West/Central Asia,
made it a prime trade centre in the times
of the yore. Bikaner stands on a slightly
raised ground and is cirucmscribed by a
seven km long embattled wall with five gates.
The magnificent forts and palaces, created
with delicacy in redding-pink sandstone,
bear testimony to its rich historical and
architectural legacy. Undulating lanes,
colorful bazaars and bright and cheerful
folks make Bikaner and interesting experience. |
The royal fortified city with a timeless
appeal. Lying in the north of the desert
state, the city is dotted with many sand
dunes. Bikaner retains the medieval splendor
that pervades the city’s lifestyle. More
popularly called the camel country , the
city is renowned for the best riding camels
in the world. The ship of the desert is
an inseparable part of life here. Be it
pulling heavy carts , transporting grains
or working on wells, camels are the prime
helpers.The wells of Bikaner: an important
source of water are other attractions of
the city. These are built on high plinths
with slender minareted towers on each of
the four corners and can be noticed even
from a distance. 
