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Bikaner Rajasthan Tour

The Royal walled city is a part of the desert tourist triangle and lies on the northern tip of the triangle. The town was founded in 1486 AD by the Rathore prince foundation, Rao Bikaji, hence the name Bikaner. Bikaji was the son of Rao Jodhaji, who had asked his son, a kingdom of its own to establish. The challenge was accepted and Bikaji choose the wild country "Jangaldesh" as its territory and thus founded the city of Bikaner in life.

Prime Attractions of Bikaner

Camel festival: A lively and colorful event, Camel Festival is organized by the Department of Tourism, Arts & Culture Rajasthan Bikaner every year. January is just the right month for a desert river Spree and Bikaner the perfect place to watch the ships of the desert.

Bikaner Fort Museum: Ganga Mahal, the imposing Added halls of Maharaja Ganga Singh, now houses the museum fort It contains a fine collection of antique Rajput weapons, jade handle daggers, camel hide 'Dhal "(Plate) and inlaid pistols and rifles camel. Gold and silver" howdahs ',' jhulas ',' palkis "and a double first War can be seen.

Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum: This small museum has a large collection of pre-Harappan, Gupta and Kushan pottery. The rich collection of ceramics, Carpets, paintings, armor, and coins make this museum one of the best in Rajasthan. The Bikaneri miniatures sepetrate in a section for local arts appear makes visiting the museum is a must.

Jambeshwar Fair
The fair is held in the village Jambheswar Mukam the Tehsil Nokha, Bikaner District, twice a year ji Budi Amavasya and Ashvin on Phalgun Budi Amavasya, in memory of the founder of the Bishnoi sect Jambheswar.

Junagarh Fort: One of the most impressive fortresses in Northern India – Junagarh Fort – has remained unconquered till today. This fortress was in the 15th Century by one of the most capable and trusted generals built by Akbar, Raja Rai Singh.

Kapil Muni Fair
The Kapil Muni Fair is the largest fair of Bikaner district held on Kartik Purnima at Kolayat – originally Kapilayatan – after the sage Kapil who thought to do, "have tapasya (meditation is named) here for the salvation of mankind.

Karni Mata Fair
Karni Mata Fair twice a year to Deshnok, a small town near Nokha in Bikaner district instead. The first and larger fair is held in March-April during the Chaitra Shukla Navratras from Chaitra Shukla Ekam Dashmi. The second fair will be in September / October, also during the Navratras from Ashvin Shukla to Ashwin Shukla Ekam Dashmi.

Lalgarh Palace: Designed by an Englishman for Maharaja Ganga Singh, this palace displays a magnificent Oriental and European style. The terraced lawns and the Bougainvillea bushes add Beauty in the palace. Peacocks stroll around the palace, which has been partly privatized converted into a hotel.

Excursions from Bikaner Kalibanga (205Km.)

Kalibanga is one of the most important archaeological sites of the Harappan civilization. This town is home enormous treasure of Indian history and is particularly interested in archeology enthusiasts.

Devi Kund (8km)
This is the royal Crematorium with a number of cenotaphs. The "Chhatri" of Maharaja Surat Singh is most imposing. You can not miss the spectacular Rajput paintings can be in the Ceilings. 8 km from Bikaner.

Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary (32Km.):                                                                            
32 km on the road to Jaisalmer Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary located. Wooded Hill s and lakes surround the green forest. It is easy to spot a Blue Bull, Chinkara, Black Buck or flocks of Sand Grouse and wild boar living in the sanctuary.

Kolayat,
(54Km.)
54-km from Bikaner, It is a picnic area.

Leisure – BikanerShopping in Bikaner
A stroll through the King Edward Memorial road and inner Kote Gate show the shopping pleasure in Bikaner. The purses, slippers made of camel hide are worth a bargain. The camel skin also ends as pillows and lampshades painted. The local carpets and the woodwork are very popular among the tourists. And who can forget the famous Bikaneri Bhujias and sweets. Large selection of Accommodation facilites are available to fulfill the requirements of tourists. There are hotels like the Palace Bhanwar Niwas, Karni Bhawan, Gajner Palace Hotel. Also available are the small but cozy and comfortable private hotels. The government approved Paying Guest system is very popular among the visitors.

Map – Bikaner
By air
The nearest airport is Jodhpur 240 km.

By rail
The Indian Railway combines with cities like Delhi, Calcutta, Agra, Jaipur, Allahabad etc. The gorgeous' Palace on Wheels "Bikaner Bikaner in its eight-day tour also covers of Rajasthan.

By car
Though the unfriendly desert sands surround Bikaner but the city is also connected by roads. There are local and inter-state bus services for Bikaner.

Places To Stay
Bikaner counted among one of the largest cities of the State of Rajasthan and is well equipped with a variety of hotel options, luxury hotels and budget as well as tourist cabins.

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