PLACE NEARBY

National Research Centre on Camels (8 Kms)
Away, this forms perhaps the only one of its kind in of Asia is managed by the Central Government. Bikaner’s Camel Corps, former Ganga Risala, was a famous fighting force and still maintains the importance in desert warfare and defence through the Border Security Force (BSF).

Devi Kund (9 Kms)

A royal crematorium of the former royal family of Bikaner has several exquisite cenotaphs which were built in memory of the rulers & others of the Bikaji dynasty. Maharaja Surat Singh’s Chhatri is made of white marble & is remarkable in concept & execution. Rajput paintings adorn the ceiling of the cenotaph.

Gainer Wildlife Sanctuary (36 Kms)
The wildlife sanctuary, amidst lush green surroundings, on the road to Jaisalmer. The lush foliage of the woods has a number of nilgai of the blue bull. Chinkara, black, wild boar and flocks of imperial sand grouse & many birds & waterfowls which flock here in large numbers. living here.
The Gajner Palace, a summer resort of the kings on the banks of lake has now been converted into a Heritage hotel.

Kalibangan (205 Kms)
To the North of Bikaner in Hanumangarh district, is a prehistoric site which lies in ruins today. It was an important city of the Harappan culture that flourished between 3500 & 4500 years ago, years ago, very much like the great Indus Valley cities of Mohenjodaro in size, planning & design. The main streets were nearly ten metres wide & the city had an advanced drainage system. Excavations close by have unearthed relics of an import walled city inhabited even earlier than Harappa, probably five thousand years ago. A museum has been established near the excavation site.

Katariasar Village (45 Kms)
Located on Jaipur road, the collage is rich in ethnic rural and cultural life. View the sunset with typical. Desert landscape around, walk on a range of sand dunes and enjoy desert lifestyle. The main profession of the villagers here is cattle rearing and milk production. The founder of Jasnathi sect of fire dancers Jasnathji hails from this very place. Herds of chinkaras, desert fox, rabbits, peacocks, parrots and partridges are found in plenty around the village.