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DRIVE TO BIKANER ENROUTE
VISITING SHEKHAVATI
The Shekhavati Region, to the west of Jaipur, is a large
area which is
traditionally the homeland of the Marwari people, famed
for their talent as
traders. For visitors keen on architecture and history,
there are plenty of
temples and forts to be explored. A local highlight are
the havelis,
merchants' homes protected by large wooden gates, with walls
frescoed with
folk tales and local legends. Although some are in poor
condition,
their style is unique and particular to this area. Many
are still family
owned and you will be welcomed into private courtyards to
view the designs.Arrival in Bikaner in late afternoon.Evening
visit Spice market &
Jain Temples.
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BHANWAR NIWAS
DEEP IN THE THAR DESERT, behind endless
waves of sand dunes lies Bikaner, one of the most interesting
centers of later Indian art. In this great town of red sandstone,
with richly decorated houses rising high over its bustling
streets, stands Bhanwar Niwas, the most magnificent of the
famed havelis belonging to the Rampuria family.Commissioned
by the late Seth Bhanwarlalji Rampuria in 1927, the architecture
of the haveli and its interiors is a fascinating blend of
Indian and European styles.Now a heritage hotel, Bhanwar Niwas
offers its guests an experience of the lost flamboyant world
of Rajputana.
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