Recreation
Beautiful Rajasthan
Beyond the dreamy twilight zone exist the horizons of a magical world; a
world that yet remains unexplored. So, the royal ambience beckons you to
come closer to this wondrous dimension of this spectral region.
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Recreational activities : The recreation facilities at the Karni Bhawan
Palace include: Puppet Show, Volley Ball, Badminton, Carom Board and Playing
Cards. In addition, the city of Bikaner offers a number of attractions. The
outskirts and surrounding areas of Bikaner also have a number of interesting
and must-see places.
» Climate : The peak season in Bikaner runs through
autumn, winter and spring in the months of October - March. The temperature
is approximately 3ºC - 28ºC, and the rainfall is approx. 25 cms.
During this period, you would require woolens or heavy cottons .
Sightseeing
The Palace's ideal location makes it practical to visit the Lallgarh Palace
Museum, Junagarh Fort, the old Jain Temples, Bhadreshwar Temple, Lakshminath
Temple, Devikund Sagar comprising major cenotaphs traditionally known as
Chattris and also the Asia's biggest Camel Breeding Farm, 10 Kms south of
the city. The Temple of Goddess Karni, the family deity of the House of
Bikaner, is at Deshnok, half an hours' drive from Bikaner.
While
at Bikaner, one should visit the Karni Mata Temple at Deshnoke, which is
popularly known as the Rat Temple, The Junagarh Fort and The Sadul Museum at
the Lalgarh Palace. For those interested in shopping, Bikaner is famous for
the mina work on gold and for the food buffs, there is a variety of snacks
one could carry home. Situated at the edge of the desert, one can also find
goods made of camel hide.
If one has come to Bikaner, a short to Gajner Palace would add to the trip.
Precisely half-hour drive from Karni Bhawan is the Gajner village. Although
a very small village, it has the beautifully restored Gajner Palace built on
the embankment of the Lake. Built by H.H. Maharaja Sir Ganga Singhji of
Bikaner, the Palace was used as a hunting resort by the former Maharajas and
visiting British dignitaries during the days of the Raj. Spreading over 6000
acres, the Palace has a private wildlife sanctuary, which is home to
endangered antelopes like the chinkara, black buck, neelgai and other
animals. During winter months, the lake becomes home to more than a hundred
species of migratory birds, including the Imperial Sand Grouse.
