Bikaner Tourism

CULTURAL HISTORY OF BIKANER: THE ROYAL INFLUENCE OF RAJPUTS

Bikaner was a desolate desert before the 15th century and was identified as Jangladesh. In 1488 Rao Bika of the Rathore family founded the city of Bikaner and it received its title from the originator. Though it was in the Thar Desert, Bikaner was in an imperative position on the business ways and was recognised as a haven. This facilitated Rao Bika to acquire sweeping resources and the city prospered. Later, the state then came beneath the jurisdiction of the Mughals till the British took clasp of it, in the 18th century. General Maharaja Ganga Singh, who governed from 1887 to 1943, was a favoured by the British Viceroys and also very famous visionary amidst the kings of Rajasthan. He induced financial affluence to the city and made a number of castles, improved the army and even created a canal. Bikaner was the first kingdom in Rajasthan to introduce electricity, in the year 1886. The royal family still lives in the Lalgarh palace in the city, most of which has been converted into a heritage hotel.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Cuisine: Food in Bikaner is delightful and served with happiness. While everything here is suitable to try, for a regional gastronomic activity you might want to try the regional and popular food of Bikaner. Some of the famous meals in Bikaner are Bikaneri BHujia, Raj Kachori, Ghevar, Khasta, Kesar Finni, Gatte ki Sabji, Rasgulla, Rajasthani thali, Laal Maas, Pakodi and many more. Bikaner is foodie heaven. 

Availability of ATMs: ATMs such as HDFC Bank, SBI, Punjab National Bank, IDBI, Axis Bank, ICICI, UCO Bank, Union Bank of India etc are available in the city. 

Where to stay: One can ensure a great stay in the grandeur of Bikaner in the hotels such as Laxmi Niwas Palace, Gajner Palace, Bhanwar Niwas, Heritage Resort, Lallgarh Palace, Gaj Kesari, Vijay Guest House, Sagar etc.