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Bikaner

Also known as Bekaner

Bikaner () is a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is situated approximately northwest of the state capital, Jaipur, in the Thar Desert region of western Rajasthan. Bikaner serves as the administrative headquarters of Bikaner District and Bikaner division. Formerly the capital of the princely Bikaner State, the city was founded in 1488 CE by Rao Bika, a Rajput chief of the Rathore dynasty. From its small origins it has developed into the fourth largest city in Rajasthan. The Ganga Canal, completed in 1928, and the Indira Gandhi Canal, completed in 1987, facilitated its development.

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Bikaner is a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan, founded in 1488 and now the fourth largest in the state, serving as the administrative center for its district and division. The city's growth from a small settlement was aided by major canal projects completed in the 20th century that brought water to this desert region.

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Place details

Locality: Bikaner
Region: Rajasthan
Country: India
Population: 644,406
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata

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Key facts

Settlement.name: Bikaner
Settlement.other_name: Bikano
Settlement.settlement_type: City
Settlement.nickname: The Red City
Settlement.pushpin_map: India Rajasthan#India
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: right
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: State
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Rajasthan
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Bikaner
Settlement.established_title: Established
Settlement.founder: Rao Bika
Settlement.named_for: Rao Bika
Settlement.government_type: Mayor–Council
Settlement.governing_body: Bikaner Municipal Corporation Bikaner Development Authority UIT BIKANER
Settlement.leader_title: Mayor
Settlement.leader_name: Sushila Kanwar (BJP)

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Wikidata facts

Demonym: Bikaneri
Population: 529007
Area: 155
Elevation: 242
Image: Lalgarh palace bikaner2.jpg
Dialing code: 0151

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Commons category: Bikaner
Commons gallery: Bikaner
postal code: 334001
P8168: Torino Scale
P12749: Ulm

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Travel guide

Get around

Getting around in Bikaner is only done using three wheeler autos, due to the fact that streets are too narrow (so that they are not clogged with sand in case of sandstorms, which are very frequent in summer) and busy for cars. These are very cheap and a day's hire shouldn't cost more than ₹250.

See

thumb|Queen's Howdah inside the museum thumb|An idol in Karni Mata Temple

Do

Bishnoi Camel Safaris is a project to save camels through tourism. It has contacts with grassroots camel men and provides fair prices to them. Camels have been the beauty of the Thar Desert but they are at the verge of end due to machines. They are not economically viable and have to compete with machines for survival. It's a pity that we keep on watching this situation. Bishnoi camel safaris has taken the initiative to change this. Contact Mr. Bishnoi [email protected], mobile:09461047725

Eat

For a foodie a visit to Bhujia Bazaar (yes Bikaner does have a market named on famous Bikaneri Bhujia) and Chai Patti is a must. You will just fall in love with the Kachoris and Samosas at Chai Patti.

Sleep

4. RTDC, Dhola Maru- It is a government guest house, contact number- 0151-2529621

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Article

31 sections

Contents

Etymology
History
Geography
Climate
Wildlife
Demographics
Administration
Municipal finance
Cuisine
Places of interest
Junagarh Fort
Lalgarh Palace
Camel Festival
Rao Bikaji's Fort
Karni Mata Temple
Mukam Bishnoi Temple
Laxminath Temple
Bhandasar Jain Temple
Fairs and festivals
International Camel Festival
Animal husbandry
National Research Centre on Camels, Bikaner
Cow sanctuary
Transport
Education
International relations
Twin towns – sister cities
Friendship
See also
References
External links

==Etymology== The name "Bikaner" is a combination of two elements: "Bika", derived from the city's founder, Rao Bika and "Ner", which is believed to mean "place" or "city" in the local Rajasthani language. Hence, "Bikaner" translates to "the city of Bika".