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PunjabPunjab is a state in northwest India and forms apart of the larger Punjab region, which also includes the Punjab province of Pakistan and the Indian states of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. The Punjab state borders the Punjab province of Pakistan to the west, Jammu and Kashmir to the north, Himachal Pradesh to the northeast, Haryana to the south and southeast, the Union Territory of Chandigarh to the southeast and Rajasthan to the southwest. more... National name:PunjabLand Area:50,362 sq.km Capital City:Chandigarh Population:24,289,296 Language:Punjabi Governor:Sunith Rodrigues Chief Minister:Amarinder Singh Largest city:Ludhiana History of PunjabThe Indian state of Punjab was created in 1947, when the Partition of India split the former Raj province of Punjab between India and Pakistan. The mostly Muslim western part of the province became Pakistan's Punjab Province; the mostly Sikh and Hindu eastern part became India's Punjab state. more... Overview of Punjab's EconomyDistricts:17Urbanisation Ratio (1991):29.55% Literacy Rate:57.14% Per Capita State Income at Current Prices : Rs. 19, 500 Also Read: A Brief insight in The Economy of Punjab | Getting in Punjab | Fair and Festivals of Punjab | Animals of Punjab Facts for TravellersVisa:Foreign Nationals desirous of coming to India are required to possess valid passport of their country and a valid Indian Visa. more...
Time Zone: IST (UTC +5:30) Geography of PunjabPunjab lies in northwestern India between the Indus and Ganges rivers at 29'30" N to 32'32" N latitude and 73'55" to 76'50"E longitude. It is bordered by Pakistan on the West, the Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir on the North, Himachal Pradesh on its Northeast and Haryana and Rajasthan to its South. The arid Southern part of the state borders the Thar Desert, and the Siwalik Range rises sharply in the North. The total area of Punjab is 50,362 Sq. Kms. more... Climate of PunjabThe climate of the Punjab presents extremes of heat and cold. In the regions extending along the southern base of the Himalayas, the south-west monsoon blows, and the rainfall is abundant. But in places distant from both the hills and the seat the heat is excessive and very little rain falls. The monsoon season lasts from the middle of June to the end of September. The hot weather proper begins with April. The heat in the summer is intense; scorching winds blow, the earth is parched, vegetation withers, and many trees are shorn of their leaves. Also Read: Religion in Punjab | Districts in Punjab | People of Punjab| Punjab at Galance Bikaner is a beautiful city located on the edge of Thar Desert, in the Northern Rajasthan. It is famous for the old Havelies and world’s largest Camel Research Farm. The city was founded by Bika in 1486 AD; he was the son of Rao Jodha. It is also know as camel country and famous for [...]
Fire Dance of Bikaner
Bikaner is also famous for its rich cultural heritage of folk-lore, folk music & dance packed with fun, frolic, excitement and rituals. A unique attraction is the fire dance performed by the members of natt sect. The dancers possessed of some holy spirit, jump on live coals, sit on them and take [...]
Laxmi Nath Temple: Lakshmi Nath Temple is one of the oldest temples of Bikaner. The foundation of Bikaner was laid here in the year 1488 A.D. by Rao Bikaji. It being a historical monument has special identity. This temple was erected during the reign of Rao Lunkaran and boasts of the superb archeological skills of [...]
Bikaner is a historic city, which should be interesting to travel to while you are in Rajasthan. The history of Bikaner reveals that the fortified city of Bikaner dates back to the 15 th century.
The tourist attractions in Bikaner are the forts and palaces of this historic city. The must see places in Bikaner are [...]
Bikaner economy has a multi-faceted character that is dependent on several key external forces. Agriculture in Bikaner is a primary sector of the economy and contributes largely to the city’s net revenue. Agriculture also happens to be a means of subsistence of the majority of Bikaner’s populace. Water is a major area of concern in [...]
This fortified city is a tourist heaven with so much to offer to tourists of all tastes. Speaking of tastes, Bikaner is exhaustively popular for its’ unique sweets and “Bikaji Bhujiaâ€. Bikaner cooking style has a special flavor and is influenced by the war-like lifestyles of its inhabitants. The food hence evolved through generations only [...]
Celebrate radiant Rajasthan with festivals in Bikaner. Multi-hued customs and enchanting ritualistic practices enamor you into a pleasurable state as you tour the festivals in Bikaner, Rajasthan, India.
A brilliant mosaic of ancient traditions, festivals in Bikaner bring to fore the enchanting past and heartwarming legends associated with religious occasions. See locals performing religious rites [...]
Shopping in Bikaner is synonymous with shopping for exquisite crafts in a rustic desert paradise.
A flourishing world of camel leather shoes, camel leather chairs, camel fur rugs, camel leather belts, bags, miniature paintings on camel hides, beaded and sequined gorbandhs, lac bangles etc. envelops you in a glorious desert aura.
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Bikaner has a fairly wide selection of hotel accommodation to choose from – deluxe, standard, budget and paying guest. The most luxurious and well appointed is the heritage hotel, a converted palace belonging to the erstwhile maharaja. The RTDC also has its own tourist hotels and bungalows for the middle segment and the budget traveller. [...]
Bikaner has an extreme desert type climate with a big variation in day and night temperatures. In the summers, high day temperatures that can soar upwards of 46°C are tempered by cool evenings and nights when temperatures drop to 36°C. Summer months are made worse by hot winds and dust storms that seem to carry [...]
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