Bikaner

Outskirts of Bikaner

Distance :45 km
On Jaipur Road ,the village is rich in ethnic rural and cultural life.View sunset with typical desert landscape around,walk on a range of sand dunes and enjoy desert lifestyle.Villagers main profession is cattle rearing and milk production.the founder of Jasnathi sect of fire dancers-If there is divine protection to be offered, the Jasnaiths of Bikaner and Churu must be responsible for cornering most of it. These dancers perform on a large bed of flaming coals, their steps moving to beat of drums that rises in crescendo till the dancers appear to be in a near hypnotic state. And no, they are not likely to have any blisters to show for it. These devotional performances are usually to be seen late on a winter’s night.

Royal Cenotaphs At Devi Kund Sagar
Distance :8 km
The Royal crematorium has several exquisite cenotaphs which were built in memory of the deceased members of the ruling family of Bikaner. The Chhatries (Cenotaphs) of the early rulers were made of red sandstone, ornamentation on which resembles very much with carving work on some of the buildings of Fatehpur Sikri.Maharaja Suraj Singh's Chhatri is the most impressive of all,created entirely n white marble with spectacular Rajput paintings on the ceiling The later Cenotaphs were made from marble and very beautifully sculpted and ornamented.Rajput painting adorn the ceiling of some of the Cenotaphs.

KaliBangan
Location: 205-km From Bikaner, Rajasthan
Famous For: Remains Of Harappan Settlements
Discovery: Well Developed Ceramic Industry

Situated 205 kms from the city of Bikaner, is the small town of Kalibanga, which is located in Hanumangarh district. The remnants of the pre-Harappan and Harappan settlements have been found at this place. A site of delight for the archaeology enthusiasts, its Archaeology date back to the Harappan and pre-Harappan timesExcavations reveal that Rajasthan had been an important centre of the ceramic industry. The paintings on the ancient pottery bear close affinity and resemblance with the Harappan designs. The contemporary potters of Rajasthan were well aware of the Indus Valley ceramic handicrafts and industry. The Harappan remains include a cemetery and a fortified citadel.

Camel Research Centre
The National Research Centre on Camel, Bikaner is located in the Jorbeer area at a distance of about 10 km from Bikaner city. It was established on 5th July 1984. Prior to that the Centre was known as camel breeding farm under the aegis of college of Veterinary and Animal Science, Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner.