Bikaner

Bikaner is a prominent city of Rajasthan and is in the heart of the Thar Desert. One of the earliest established cities, it is famed for its architectural excellence, and you can see the glimpses of it in monuments, palaces which are still standing strong since the age of the reign of the kings.

Best time to visit Bikaner

Like any city in Rajasthan, Bikaner also experiences extreme climatic conditions throughout the year. The summers are hot and dry and the winters are pleasant in the day while the nights are cold. However, if you want to explore the nooks and the creeks of the city comfortably then choose any month between October and March as the weather remains pleasant.

Places to see in Bikaner

The city in which sand dunes are spread in a peculiar way comprises of various tourist attractions like:

Rat Temple

Located 30 km away from Bikaner, Karni Mata or Rat Temple is one of the top draws in this place. There are more than 25000 rats that are found in the temple and worshipped.

Junagarh Fort

The fort which astonishes visitors even to this day was built during the reign of Akbar by one of his distinguished generals, Raja Rai Singh. Entering through this fort and you will be welcomed by the set of magnificent palaces built with an assortment of red sandstone and marble.

Rampuria Haveli

Bikaner is stacked with Havelis, and the most beautiful of them is the Rampuria group of Haveli. The intricate details of this foundation built with red stone and adorned with casements or jharokas, as called in the local language, is something which will win you over instantly. Enter the dankhana or the drawing room and you would be taken back to the Rajput era.

Lalgarh Palace and Museum

Lalgarh Palace was constructed under the orders of Maharaja Ganga Singh and has been converted into a museum for the tourists. The architectural wonder built by Maharaja Ganga Singh, features an exquisite blend of Rajputana, Islamic and European architectural styles.

Things to do in Bikaner

Camel festival

Tourists from all over the world visit Bikaner just to experience this at least once in their lifetime. You can take part in an array of fun events or just admire beautifully decorated camels. This two-day festival is organized every year in January.

Kote Gate

Bikaner is famous for shopping centres and among them, one is Kote Gate. From local handicrafts to camel hide products you can get everything here.

How to reach Bikaner?

Bikaner, being one of the most popular tourist destinations in India, is very well connected to all the major cities across the country.

Closest railway station to Bikaner

The closest station is Bikaner Junction Railway Station that connectsthis place to all important places and around the state.

Closest airport  to Bikaner

The airport that is closest to Bikaner is Jodhpur Airport, located at a distance of 167 Kms.