Tourism in Bikaner

Bikaner is located in the northern part of Rajasthan. The city covers a total area of about 30247 square km of which 812 square km is under forest cover. Bikaner was founded in 1488 by Rao Bikaji. Bikaner is one place in India that is known for having the best camels for riding in the world which is also known as the "camel country". Here you fins a lot of camel-breeding farm, which is considered to be the largest in the world. The Camel is an important part of the lifestyle of people in Bikaner in Rajasthan. Camel is one of the essential part of transportation in the desert which is also called a ship of desert.

Bikaner is famous for its palaces, havelis and forts. These beautiful Havelis, are marvels in home architecture. These type of Havelis are not found anywhere in the world except Bikaner city. They are situated in the narrow lanes in the old city and are mostly made of red sandstone. The oldest haveli in Bikaner is about four 400 years

old, but most of these Havelis are about 100 years old. Some of the most famous Havelis of Bikaner are the Rampuria Group of Havelis, Rikhji Bagri ki Haveli, Daga Chawk Havelis, haveli of Bhairondan Kothari and Sampatlal Agarwal haveli.Tourist visits these places if they are traveling to Bikaner. Bikaner is well known for its Karni Mata Temple fair that is held once in every year. The temple is a famous tourist attraction and is mostly visited by the visitors coming to Bikaner. Bikaner is also famous for a large number of festivals. Every year in January the state Government organizes a camel festival which begins with a colorful procession on camels in the red sandstone background of the Junagarh Fort, that attracts people form not just all over Rajasthan but also tourists from near and far.The camels is remarkable by there foot-work and dance gracefully to the direction of their riders in this festival. Another important and famous festival in Bikaner is the Kite festival, locally known as the (Akkha Teej). Kite is a passion of the city and has direct connection with the foundation of the city. During this festival, the sky is full of kites of different colors, shapes and sizes. People of all ages except female participate in this festival which occurs during the months of April and May.

Bikaner is also famous for its "Namkeen" in Rajasthan.Bikaner is well connected by air, rail and roads. The airport nearest to Bikaner is at Jodhpur, located at a distance of 243 kilometers. The airport at Jaipur is located at a distance of 320 kilometers from Bikaner. The place has got its own railway station and trains from all major cities. So visit this remarkable place and have a great experience while exploring Bikaner.

How to Reach

The airport located closest to Bikaner is at Jodhpur (243 kilometers). There is a railway station in Bikaner and this place can also be reached via a wide network of roads.

Tourist attraction in Bikaner

Lalgarh Palace

It was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh in memory of his father, the Lalgarh Palace is situated 3km north of Bikaner city. It was designed by Sir Swinton Jacob, the palace is quite imposing with overhanging balconies. Peacocks in the garden welcome the tourists to the palace. To promote tourism, the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation has converted this palace into a Luxury hotel.

Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum

This museum is situated near the Lalgarh palace in Bikaner and is now run by the Government of Rajasthan. The Museum was built in 1937 and has the richest collection of weapons, and paintings of the Bikaner school of Art.

Bhandaser Jain Temple

This temple was basically dedicated to the fifth Jain Tirthankara Sumati Nath Ji, it is the oldest monument in the city. The temple is decorated with fine mirror work, frescos and gold leaf paintings and was dev eloped in 1540 AD.