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BaramullaBaramulla is a town in the Baramulla District in the Kashmir valley, about 60 km from the state capital Srinagar. The name is derived from the early Sanskrit name Varahamula. The name is derived from two letters Varrah and Mul, which adds to living place of Varrah. The town is located on the banks of river Jehlum at the highest point of the river. In fact, the river forms a delta just in the outskirts of the town. The town is strikingly scenic because of open view of valley on the east and tall mountains on the west. The city of Baramulla, founded by Raja Bhimsina held the position of a gate-way to the valley as it was located on the route to the Valley from Muzaffarabad, now in POK, and Rawalpindi, now in Pakistan. more... Land Area: 1,593 m (5,226 ft)Population: 61,941 History of BaramullaThe city of Baramulla, founded by Raja Bhimsina in 2306 BC held the position of a gate-way to the valley as it was located on the route to the Valley from Muzaffarabad (now in POK) and Rawalpindi (now in Pakistan). As such, a number of prominent visitors have been to Baramulla. These include the famous Chinese visitor Heiun T'Sang and Moorcraft, the British historian. Mughal Emperors has special fascination for Baramulla. Being the gateway of the valley it was a halting station for them during their visits to the Valley. more... Climate of BaramullaBaramulla district has severe cold climate in winter and a pleasant weather in summer. Each part of the district experiences snowfall during winter. Road to Gurez remains closed during winter due to snowfall. Snowfall in Gulmarg is known for winter sports. Average annual rainfall in District Baramulla has been recorded as 1270 mm. more... 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 BaramullaThe Baramulla District is the largest District in entire valley both with reference to the population and area. The District is spread over an area of 4588 Sq. Kms. The Baramulla District is bounded by Kupwara in the North, Budgam and Poonch in the South, parts of Srinagar and Ladakh in the East and has the line of control in west. The district is divided into 8 Tehsils, 16 CD Blocks. The eight tehsils of Baramulla are Uri, Sopore, Gurez, Tangmarg, Baramulla, Sumbal, Pattan and Bandipora. The Sixteen blocks of the district are Uri, Boniyar, Baramulla, Wagoora, Pattan, Rafiabad, Rohama, Tangmarg, Sopore, Zaingeer, Bandipora, Hajin, Sumbal, Gurez, Kunzer and Singhpora. Getting in BaramullaDistrict Headquarter Baramulla is located about 60 Kms. from Srinagar. There is a National Highway (NH-1A) connecting the district to the rest of the country. The general approach to the whole of the District is through road transport i.e. Taxi and Buses. Taxi and busses are available from Srinagar and Jammu. The nearest Airport is that of Srinagar about 65 Kms from District Headquarters. The nearest Railway Station is Jammu Tawi, about 360 Kms from District Headquarters. A new railway line is under construction which will connect Baramulla to Jammu Tawi through Budgam, Srinagar, Pulwama, Anantnag, Doda and Udhampur. 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.
A grand way to [...]
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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