Bikaner, Rajasthan

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General views of Bikaner General views of Bikaner

Introduction

Situated in Northern Rajasthan, an important centre on the great caravan trade routes of old was founded in 1488 by Rao Bikaji - a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur. The most famous of all structures in Bikaner is the massive Fort with it''s 986mtr. long wall, 37 bastions, 2 entrances and exquisite quality of stone carving seen on the palaces and havelis inside the fort.
(Distance from Jodhpur 243 Kms, Approx time 6 Hrs. Distance from Jaisalmer 300 Kms, Approx, time 8 Hrs.)


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