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Swagat Tours & Travels invites and welcomes
you to
tours to Bikaner, one of the most worth visiting cities in India as a part of
Rajasthan Tours. To make your
tours to Bikaner more convenient, we provide you a comprehensive
City Guide of Bikaner. Information on
Bikaner Travel Guide provided by us surely will be very useful to you.
Bikaner Fast Facts:
Founder : Rao Bikaji- a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur, Rao Jodha Ji
Location : Situated in Northeast of Rajasthan
Distance : Jodhpur (245 km), Jaisalmer (330 km), Jaipur (321 km), Ajmer (290 km), Gajner (32 km), Deshnok (40 km), Khimsar (153 km), Mandawa (190 km), Delhi, (460 km)
Area : 38.10 Sq. Km
Population : 6, 42,550 (approximately)
Temperature : Max 45 ºC, Min 30 ºC (summer); Max 23 ºC, Min 5 ºC (winter)
Languages : Hindi, English, Bikaneri, Marwari and Rajasthani
Major Attractions : Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace, Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum, Camel Breeding Farm and Research Center
Excursions : Gajner Palace, Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary, Devi Kund Sagar, Katariasar Village
Best Time to Visit : October to March
Bikaner Information
Bikaner is one of the most worth visiting cities of Rajasthan, India. The city of Bikaner still preserves its old charm in form of itshistorical monuments, stunning havelis, elegant palaces and terrific temples. These all depict the culture and history of Bikaner. While you will
travel in Bikaner as part of
tours to Rajasthan, India, you will observe that there is much more in Bikaner to offers you mesmerizing experience. Bikaner plays a major role in the boom of
Rajasthan Tourism. In fact, Bharatpur tour is itself a major attraction of
tourism in Rajasthan. One cannot imagine complete
tours to Rajasthan, India, without have
a travel in Bikaner.
The city of Bikaner is founded by Rao Bikaji- a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur, Rao Jodha Ji in the year of 1448. Bikaner is famous for its imposing forts, elegant palaces, stunningly painted havelis, and Camel Breeding Farm & Research Centre which is only one in Asia of its one kind. Come in Rajasthan and become a part of
Bikaner tour and know more about the city of Bikaner which is also known as the
‘Camel City’ and the
‘Camel Country’.
During your
tours to Bikaner, you will also have to face to face the culture and history of Bikaner in the form of its various magnificent forts & palaces, terrific temples, and annual camel festival held in the month of January. The city of Bikaner is also known for its lip-smacking snacks, bujiya and sweets. Read more about
attractions of Bikaner on this
Bikaner City Guide article.
Major Attractions in Bikaner
Junagarh Fort: Revel in the architectural splendor, as you take an intimate look at this imposing fort, built by Akbar's 
contemporary Raja Rai Singh. Within the fort are thirty seven palaces, pavilions Suraj Pol or the Sun Gate is the main entrance to the fort. The palaces worth visiting are Chandra Mahal, Phool Mahal and Karan Mahal. The palaces, exquisitely built in red sandstone and marble are ornate with mirror work, carvings and paintings. An array of kiosks and balconies embellish the fort at intervals, breaking the monotony. A museum with valuable miniature paintings and rare antiques is also located in the Junagarh Fort.
Lalgarh Palace: The magnificent fort in red sandstone, a fascinating juxtaposition of the Oriental style and European luxury that leaves you truly mesmerized. Designed by Sir Swinton Jacob for Maharaja Ganga Singh almost -90 years ago, this is an extraordinary monument. The palace has a billiards room, a library, a cards room and a smoking room. Belgian chandeliers cut - glass ornaments, oil paintings and lamps add to its charm.
Bhandeshwar Jain Temples: (5 km) Beautiful 16th century Jain temples, dedicated to the 23rd Tirthankar Parshvanathji.
Camel Breeding Farm & Research Centre: It is one of the major attractions of your Bikaner Tours. It is situated at the distance of around 8 km from the Camel Country – Bikaner. It is only one of its kinds in all over in Asia. Managed by the Central Government, the Camel Breeding Farm & Research Centre extends over 2000 acres of semi-parched land.
How to Reach Bikaner
By Air: Nearest Airport is Jodhpur 240 km.
By Road: Bikaner to Delhi 949 km, Jaipur 316 km, Jodhpur 240 km & Jaisalmer 330 km.
By Rail: Bikaner is connected by rail with Delhi, Jaipur and Jodhpur.
