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Surprising
Bikaner (1 nights / 2 days ) |
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There is nothing more rewarding and
relaxing than spending some time in the royal city of Bikaner.
Take a tour to the city and its surrounding and visit Junagarh
Fort, Lalgarh Palace, Sri Sadul Museum and countless other
destinations of historical importance. EXCURSIONS: Bhandeshwar & Sandeshwar Temples : Five kms from the city, these temples are the oldest surviving monuments of aesthetic heritage. These were built by two brothers and the temples carry their names. The mirror work and the gold leaf paintings in thetemple are noteworthy. The temples are dedicated to 23rd Jain teerthankar, Parsvanathji. Camel Breeding Farms : Take a ride on one or watch the calves gamboling, or submit to a Raika or a Rebari from traditional camel breeder, over a cup of camel's milk at the camel breeding farms just eight kms away from the city. This farm is the only of its kind in Asia. Devi Kund : This is the royal crematorium with a number of cenotaphs. The 'chhatri' of Maharaja Surat Singh is most imposing. One cannot miss the spectacular Rajput paintings on the ceilings. 8 kms from Bikaner. Gajner Wild Life Sanctuary : 32 kms on the Jaisalmer Road is located the Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary. Wooded hills and lakes surround the lush green forest. One can easily spot a Blue Bull, Chinkara, Black Buck or flocks of Sand Grouse and Wild Boar living in the sanctuary. Deshnoke-Karni Mata Temple – 30 kms on the Jodhpur Road. You see the World fame Karni Mata Temple (Rat temple), during "Darshan", you convey your wishes to "Mata" for fulfilment of your demand. Devotees throng the temple to worship Goddess Durga and her incarnations on Navratri. |
