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  • About Bikaner

    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 Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace and Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum. Excursions from Bikaner can take you to the Camel Breeding Farm, which is one of its kind in Asia managed by the Government of India, and the famous Deshnok's Karni Mata Temple devoted to Karni Mata known for giving a spiritual status to rats that they roam around freely.

    Among the fairs and festivals festivals in Bikaner, the most popular is the Camel Festival every year in the month of January, which attracts tourists from across the globe. Shopping in Bikaner can be a pleasure for those looking for exquisite crafts made from camel and sheepskin. Bikaner, famous for its sweets will be a delectable experience for the sweet-toothed. Hotels in Bikaner offer traditional hospitality and are fully equipped with modern amenities to meet the needs of tourists.

    How to Reach Bikaner

    Bikaner is a city in the state of Rajasthan and is located 330 km northwest from Jaipur the state capital. The city is the administrative headquarters of the Bikaner District. The city of Bikaner is well connected with other cities in the state India.

    By Air - The nearest airports to Bikaner are in Jodhpur (251 km) and Jaipur (330 km), the capital of Rajasthan. These two airports, Jodhpur Airport and Jaipur International Airport, are well connected with regular flights from all the metros cities of India. Bikaner does not have an airport of its own. The nearest airports to Bikaner are in Jodhpur (251 km) and Jaipur (330 km), the capital of Rajasthan.These two airports, Jodhpur Airport and Jaipur International Airport, are well connected with regular flights from all the metros cities of India.Nal Airport is a domestic airport located around 17 km from Bikaner. It is presently under construction. Find Flights to Bikaner...

    By Train - The city of Bikaner is connected via broad gauge railway and has well linked rail connections to Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram, Chandigarh, etc. The "Palace on Wheels" luxury train also covers Bikaner in its eight-day tour of Rajasthan. The Bikaner Junction railway station is located in the city centre.

    By Road - Bikaner is connected by road with the major cities in India. National and State Highways like NH 11, 15 & 89 link Bikaner with other major cities and metros in India. Inter city buses also connect the city with its neighboring cities and states. To Travel within Bikaner, the city has a fleet of buses along with auto rickshaws.

    Places to Visit in Bikaner

    Bhandasar Jain Temple, Camel Research, FarmDevi Kund, Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary, Shiv Bari Temple, Deshnok's Karni Mata Temple, Kolayatji, Kalibangan, Lalgarh Palace, Junagarh Fort, Karni Mata Temple