Tour Packages For India

Introduction

Tour packages for India take you to the city of Bikaner, which lies in the north of the desert state. The city is dotted with scores of sand dunes. Bikaner retains the medieval grandeur that permeates the city's lifestyle. More readily called the camel country, the city is distinguished for the best riding camels in the world and hence boasts of having one of the largest Camel research and breeding farm in the world. The ship of the desert is an inseparable part of life here. A camel besides doing transportation duties, also works on wells.

Historical Background of Bikaner

Bikaner history dates back to 1488 when a Rathore prince, Rao Bikaji founded his kingdom. Bikaji was one of the five sons of Rao Jodhaji the illustrious founder of Jodhpur. But Rao Bikaji was the most adventurous of them. It is said that an insensitive remark from his father about his whispering in the Durbar provoked Bikaji to set up his own kingdom towards the north of Jodhpur. The barren wilderness called Jangladesh became his focus point and he transformed it to an impressive city. He accomplished his task with 100 cavalry horses and 500 soldiers, and established his kingdom on 84 villages abandoned by the 'Shankhlas'. When Bikaji died in 1504 his rule had extended to over 3000 villages.

Tourist Attractions in Bikaner

Undulating lanes, colorful bazaars and bright and cheerful folks make Bikaner an interesting experience. On tour to Bikaner you can visit the main tourist attractions, which include Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace, Bhandeshwar Jain Temple, Camel Breeding Farm, Devi Kund, Kolayat and Deshnok.

Miscellany

Bikaner stands on a slightly raised ground and is circumscribed by a seven km long embattled wall with five gates. Bikaner cultural heritage is reflected in the magnificent forts and palaces created with delicacy in reddish-pink, sandstone, that bear testimony to its historical and architectural legacy.