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Bikaner is a city
that still possesses the charm of the medieval period. Bikaner lies
240 km northeast of Jodhpur, in the center of the hot Thar. The
Rajput civilization comes alive with opulent palaces, elaborately
sculptured temples. The splendor of the desert, the camels, the
entire ambience just arrests the visitor.
Camel, the ship of the desert, is an inseparable part of life here.
Bikaner is the final destination for a veritable foodie. The lip
smacking Bikaneri sweets and namkeens are famous wordlwide. Bikaner
is also famous all over the globe for it's "Bhujia & Papads", spicy
snacks made from fried gram and pulses and also for "Rasgullas" a
dessert.
How to Reach
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Air: The nearest airport is Jodhpur 253 km. |
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Rail: Bikaner is connected with All Most Major
Cities of India. |
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Road: Bikaner is connected by road with the
major cities of India. |
Climate
Being a
desertscape, the summers are very hot in Bikaner. It is situated on
a slightly higher altitude and has an arid climate most of the year.
The best time to visit this place is in winters when the weather
remains cool and tolerable.
Shopper's Stop
Bikaner is the
ideal place to buy articles made of camel-hide, camel and sheep wool
carpets and woolen items, wood and leather products. While some food
items like sweets and snacks can also be bought from here. |
