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Bikaner Residence Delhi

September 3rd, 2010

delhi bikaner house, situated in the North-West part of Rajasthan, is a very historic Indian city, and perhaps the economicalest and best way to get there is to catch a bus from the Bikaner place in Delhi. The city of Bikaner is in the midst of the sand dunes of the Thar Desert, and offers some of the best came riding opportunities in the world. This is why it is also called ‘camel country.’

If you are travelling to Bikaner from an international vacation destination, you will have to take a stop at the capital city of India – New Delhi. You can catch a flight or take vantage of many other organised means of transport to travel from New Delhi to any other corner of the country. Though flight is a travel option that would extend the lowest travel time asset, you would enjoy the Indian holidays even more if you travel by bus or train as you watch the scenery change from the window of the vehicle.

There are many air-conditioned Volvo buses that run from Delhi to Bikaner on daily basis at regular intervals of time. You can get a bus ticket at the last minute too as there are a lot of buses that travel through this route everyday. The starting point of these buses – Bikaner House is placed very near India gate and follows a strict bus schedule.

Bikaner is world renowned for being a camel riding destination. These ships of the desert are an integral part to every aspect of life in Bikaner. They are a means of transporting materials, food and water to this desert city.

The strategic location of Bikaner city from the ancient times along the route of Central to West Asia succeeded in making it a favourite trading destination. The elevation asset related with the geographical texture of the city made it a significant tool in times of warfare and strife. The well-known attraction, Jungarah Fort was a fort that was built to guard the palace against attacks in the olden times. One can still find the handprints of the wives of fallen soldiers on the walls of Jungarah Fort who committed sati or self-immolation on the funeral pyres of their husbands.

The Lalgarh Palace is another important tourist spot. It houses a exciting collection of curios and artifacts belonging to the various kings who ruled this city in years gone by. No more than a few kilometers from this palace, you will get to see the royal chatri of Devi Kund. Its impressive domed structures present quite a sight and are great to photograph.

You can hire a cab from the Gajner Palace inn and visit the nearby Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary, which is a protected, and one of the finest wildlife reserves of India. You can visit the religious sites of Bikaner like the Shiv Bari Temple. You can learn a lot about camels at the camel breeding farm.

Well then. what are you waiting for! Hop on the next Volvo bus that leaves from Bikaner House Delhi and get ready to explore the camel country!

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