Situated on the Northern point of the triangle of Rajasthan's desert cities, Bikaner is a royal, walled city dating back to 1488. Founded and established by a Rathore prince, Rao Bikaji, the city came to be named after him. A fusion of history, religion, music, dance, arts and crafts, desert sands, exotic wildlife, blue-blooded royals and friendly civilians, Bikaner's medieval charm attracts tourists from far and wide.