Bikaner was founded in 1488 by a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur named Rao Bhikaji. The city is encircled by high fortifications comprising a 7 km long wall which bounds the old city and has 5 entrances. All these were established in the 18th century. Bikaner, the sprawling desert city of Rajasthan is an interesting site of traditional Rajasthani attractions, well-fed camels and citadels.
Bikaner shopping destinations are a shopper's paradise. They have something to offer to everyone. The best time to shop in Bikaner is during the Camel Festival. You can ride on a camel and shop for the local crafts in the numerous stalls put there. Apart from that, the other famous shopping places in Bikaner, Rajasthan are Kote Gate (King Edward Memorial Road) and Junagarh Fort.
Bikaner Hotels
Gajner Palace, Bikaner
Gajner Palace is a Grand Heritage Palace of the HRH Group of Hotels. Spread over 6000 acres, the palace is a 30-minute drive from Bikaner. Gajner Palace was built on the banks of Gajner Lake by Sir Ganga Singhji.
Raj Vilas, Bikaner
Hotel Raj Vilas Palace in the only fully Air -Conditioned Hotel in the city with well equipped 57 rooms (40 twin bedded, 16 large bedded and 1 honeymoon suite) ,each room having round the clock running hot and cold water supply.
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