The royal fortified city with a timeless appeal . Lying in the north of the desert state , the city is dotted with many sand dunes . Bikaner retains the medieval splendour that  pervades the city’s lifestyle . More popularly called the camel  country , the city is renowned for the best riding camels in the world . The ship of the desert is an inseparable part of life here . Be it pulling heavy carts transporting grains or working on wells , camels are the prime helpers . The wells of Bikaner – an  important source of water are other attractions of the city . These are built on high plinths with slender minareted towers on each of the four corners and can be noticed even from a distance .

Bikaner’s history dates back to 1488 A.D. when a Rathore Prince , Rao Bikaji a desendent his kingdom  here .Rao Jodhaji had five sons but Rao Bikaji was the  most enterprising of them . Bikaji chose a barren  wilderness called , “Jangladesh” and transformed it to an impressive city , called bikaner after the founder’s name .

The  Stratigic location of Bikaner on the ancient caravan routes that came from West /Central Asia . Made it a prime trade center in the times of the Yore . Bikaner stands on a slightly raised ground and is circumscribed by a seven km long embattled wall with five gates . The magnificent forts and palaces , created with delicacy in reddish –pink sandstone , bear testimony to its rich historical and architectural legacy . Undulating lanes , colourful bazzars and bright and cheerful folks make Bikaner and interesting experience .