Bikaner lies in the northwestern part of Rajasthan. Bikaner was established in 1488 AD when a Rajput prince Rao Bikaji a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur, established his kingdom there. Bikaji chose a barren land and shaped it into an impressive city after his name. The city is surrounded by high fortifications comprising a seven kilometers long wall. Bikaner is also the birthplace of world renowned Bikaneri Bhujia and namkeen (a salted snack made of lentils). Bikaner is renowned for being the place where one can get the best riding camels for camel safaris. Sight seeing includes Karni Mata temple at Deshnoke (30km), Junagarh (Fort), Lal Garh Palace, Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary (32 km), Camel Breeding Farm, Devi Kund, Bhandeshwar Jain Temples.