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BIKANER |
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NEAR BIKANER - Camel Research Farm |
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Camel
Research Farm (8 km)
Spend a day with the indispensable ship of the desert at their
camel research and breeding centres which is only one of its
kinds in Asia. The farm extends over 2000 acres of semi arid
land and is managed by the Central Government. These camels are
sold in the cattle fairs of Bikaner and Jaisalmer where they are
decorated in all their fineries which are colorful and
attractive, complementing the brown terrains of the desert. |
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Gajner palace |
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Gajner
is an incomparable Jewel in the Thar. Built by the great
Maharaja Ganga Singhji of Bikaner on the embankment of a
lake with a generous dose of flora and fauna. Basically a
hunting and relaxing lodge, the maharaja and the family shared
their passion with their exclusive guests and hosted exotic
holidays for them. Around the palace is a thick forestation that
attracts the guests to take up a simple walk around admiring the
migratory birds in winters like imperial sand goose,antelopes,
black bucks and the animal species that wander around in the
form of Nilgais, chinkaras, deers etc. The hotel is
spread in a large area, and the ambiance around is as raw and
authentic as it was before. |
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Kolayatji |
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Kolayat
is located 50 kilometres from Bikaner. It is a temple complex of
Kolayat and a holy place of pilgrimage for Hindus. The legend
has it that Kapil Muni the advocate of Shankya yoga
of the Hindu philosophy while journeying towards northwest was
struck by the tranquility and peace of this place and chose to
perform tapasya (penance) here for the redemption of the world.
This place has since acquired great sanctity. The complex has
several temples, pavilions and bathing ghats. A dip in the holy
waters of the lake especially on Kartik Poornima (November)
is considered very auspicious. |
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Katariasar Village |
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It
is located on the Jaipur Road and is rich in ethnic rural and
cultural life. A walk on the sand dunes is enjoyable and viewing
the sun set with a desert landscape is heavenly. The main
inhabitant of this village are Jasnathjis, who are the
fire dancers and their main life style is dairy farming for
milk. Herds of chinkaras, desert fox, rabbits, peacocks, parrots
and partridges are found in abundance in this area. |
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