Travel to Rajasthan

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Katariasar Village

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Katariasar Village: Situated approximately 45 km from Bikaner, on the Jaipur road, is the Katariasar village. The village provides a window into the ethnic rural and cultural life of Rajasthan. The village has a rich wildlife around it, consisting of Chinkara, Desert fox, Rabbit, Peacock, Parrot, Pat, etc. this village is also famous for its fire dancers, performing to the beat of drums on a bed of burning coals.

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Kalibangan

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Kalibangan (205km): The extensive remains of the pre-Harappan and harroan civilization found at this are of immense interest to archeology enthusiasts.

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Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum

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• Bikaner
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Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum: It is the best Rajasthan museum, having one of the richest collections of terracotta ware, weapons miniature paintings of Bikaner school and coins. The exhibits are splendid masterpiece of Harappan civilization, Gupta and Kushan era and scriptures if the late classical time. The museum has a separate section displaying exclusive arts and crafts of the region.

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The Suraj Pole or Sun Gate

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The Suraj Pole or Sun Gate: It is the main entrance to the fort. Among the notable of these palaces are the exquisitely beautiful Chandra Mahal or the Moon Palaces with marvelous painting mirrors and carved marble panels, and the Phool Mahal or flower palace ornate with glass and mirror work. Other palaces worth visiting are the Anup Mahal, Karan Mahal, Dungar Niwas, Ganga Niwas, Gaj Mandir and Rang Mahal. Gigantic columns, arches and graceful screens adorn the palaces from within. The Har Mandir is the majestic chapel for the royal family for worshipping their gods and goddess.

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Kolayatji : Bikaner

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Kolayatji (50km): A famous pilgrimage spot with a temple dedicated to Kapil Muni (saint) The temple is the venue for an annual fair held in the month of Kartik (oct-nov)when thousands of devotees gather in large number to take a sacred dip in the holy waters of the Kolayat lake on the full moon day. A cattle fair, especially for the trading of camels is a part of the festivals. The small oasis town is now an idyllic picnic spot.

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Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary : Bikaner

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Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary (32km): The lush foliage of woods on the Jaisalmer road is a heaven to nilgai chinkara, black buck, wild coar and folk of imperial sand grouse. The Gajner palace a summer retreat of the king stands on the bank of the lake and has been converted into a hotel.

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