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TinsukiaTinsukia is a city and a municipal board in Tinsukia district in the Indian state of Assam. Tinsukia is 84 km away from the border with Myanmar.It is the administrative headquarters of Tinsukia District of Assam, India. Hailed as the business capital of Assam, the place has a heady mix of Assamese, Bengali and Hindi-speaking people.The name of the place comes from the Tinkunia Pukhuri located at the heart of the town. Tinsukia is also a major railhead of Assam.more... Location: Situated on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra, Guwahati is the junction of three important roads, National Highways 31, 37 and 40. History of TinsukiaThe ancient name of Tinsukia was Bangmara. It was the capital of Muttack Kingdom. Sarbananada Singha established his capital at Rangagarah situated in the bank of river Guijan. In 1791 A.D. he transferred his capital to Bengmara.As per the direction of Sarbananda Singha, Godha Baruah dug a triangler shaped pond in Bangmara which is known as “Tinikunia Pukhuri”. In 1884 Dibru-Sadiya Rail line was constructed and a station was setup near the “Tinikunia Phukhuri” which was named as Tinsukia. Since then the City was popularly known as Tinsukia.The muttack Kingdom occupied a distinct place in the history of Assam during the later part of the 18th century and the early part of 19th century.more... Overview of Tinsukia's Economy Tele-Density: 2695.43 per cent Also Read: A Brief insight in The Economy of Tinsukia| Demographics of Tinsukia| Geography of Tinsukia| Facts for TravellersVisa: The Citizens of all countries need to have a valid passport and an entry, transit or tourist visa obtained from the Indian Mission in their country. more...
Time Zone: IST (UTC+5:30) STD Code: 0374 Altitude: 53 meters Longitude: 95°22' to 95°38' East Latitude: 27°23' to 27°48' North Also Read: Festivals in Rajgir | Places of Interst in Tinsukia | Getting to Tinsukia| Folk music and Dance of Tinsukia |
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 Bhujia”. 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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