Travel to Bikaner

Bikaner is a noteworthy city, which ought to be fascinating to make a trip to while you are in Rajasthan. The historical backdrop of Bikaner uncovers that the braced city of Bikaner goes once again to the 15 th century.

The vacation destinations in Bikaner are the posts and castles of this noteworthy city. The must see places in Bikaner are Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace and Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum. Trips 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 well known Deshnok's Karni Mata Temple devoted to Karni Mata known for giving an spiritual status to rats that they roam around freely.

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.

Trains to Bikaner

From Delhi:
Delhi Sarai Rohilla - Bikaner Intercity Express/22472
Rajasthan Sampark Kranti Express Slip/12463-Slip
Delhi Sarai Rohilla-Bikaner Express/12457 More Trains...

From Mumbai:
Ranakpur Express/14708
Dadar - Bikaner SF Express/12490
Mumbai Bandra (T.) - Bikaner SF Express/22474 More Trains...

From Kolkata:
Howrah - Bikaner SF Express/12307-Slip
Kolkata - Bikaner Pratap Express/12496
Howrah - Jaisalmer SF Express/12371 More Trains...

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.

Distance to Bikaner

• From Jodhpur - 251 km
• From Ajmer - 267 km
• From Jaipur - 330 km
• From Bhilwara - 386 km
• From Delhi - 439 km
• From Udaipur - 489 km

Bikaner Distance Chart

Places to See in Bikaner

Junagarh Fort

Category : History & Culture
One of the most attractive forts in Bikaner is Junagarh fort. It was built by Maharaja Rai Singh. The entire fort is steeped in deep history due to which it appeals to the tourists to a great extent. The fort is completely built with red sandstone brought from the Thar Desert. However, the interior work is done with marble. There are many wonderful things to see within the fort. The rich heritage of the king along with many temples and Havelis of the kings are found within the fort. 

Some of the palaces found here include Ganga Mahal, Phool Mahal, Badal Mahal, etc. There is also a fort museum within the fort and displays collection of dresses, weapons, paintings and many other things of historical importance. The museum is one of the major tourist points in Rajasthan. You can also find many manuscripts written in Sanskrit and Persian. Therefore, if you ever visit here, make sure that you also visit these different palaces to get the best experience. More... 

Fort Museum

Category : History & Culture
This museum is within the Junagarh fort which itself is a major tourist attraction in Bikaner - Rajasthan.

This museum is the store house of some of the most rare antique pieces of weapons, jewels, paintings, first World War biplane etc.

Lalgarh palace

Category : History & Culture
Lalgarh palace is amongst the famous attractions in Bikaner, Rajasthan. It was built by the Maharaja of Bikaner in 1902. The architectural style is Mughal, Rajput and European which attracts the attention of many tourists. 

Currently, the palace comprises of a museum, a heritage hotel and a luxury hotel. It is a three storeyed building which is coated completely with red sandstone and this makes the palace look more appealing. The magnificent pillars and the wonderful fireplace in the building make it further magnificent and attractive. This is something that should not be missed when one is in Bikaner. More...  

Camel Breeding Farm

Category : History & Culture
                              
Camel Breeding Farm which is one of its kind in Asia managed by the Government of India. Located a few kilometers away from the Bikaner city, this farm is one of the major tourist attractions in Bikaner. The only of its kind in Asia, the farm produces the fastest moving Camels in the world.

Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary
Category : Wild Life
The Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary of Bikaner is situated about 32 kms away from Bikaner town. This place has a lot of historical importance. In the past, the Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary at Bikaner used to be a favorite site of hunting for Bikaner's Maharajah. 

It is here that the Maharajah has hunted a number of wild animals. The Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary at Bikaner is currently used in preserving a number of wild animals. More...  

Shopping in Bikaner

Shopping in Bikaner can be a pleasure for those looking for exquisite crafts, which have a feel of this historic city. Bikaner, the historic city of Rajasthan is famous for its leather and wood products made from camel and sheepskin.

Bikaner will be a delectable experience for the sweet-toothed. Snacks like like bhujias, and sweets like rasagolas and other sweets, which you find all over India, have become synonymous with Bikaner.

The main shopping areas in Bikaner are Kot Gate, King Edward Memorial Road and Station Road.Urmil Trust at Junagarh Fort and Khadi Industries Institute on Station Road are places where you can buy souvenirs and handcrafted items.

In Bikaner, you can shop for miniature paintings in Bikaneri style. Another art form typical of Bikaner is the gesso work on buffed camel hides, which are now revised by painting with 24 -carat gold on wood. Though expensive, items made of camel skins and hides are unique to take home. 

Food of Bikaner

Like the state itself, its inhabitants and their rich culture, Rajasthani cuisine is a splendid array of colorful, spicy and unique dishes. The Rajasthani platter is a gastronomic delight and it is a part of today’s urban Indian culture to indulge in Rajasthani food festivals. 

The food style of this glorious desert state of India has been affected by the natural topography and indigenously available ingredients like most other civilizations of the world. A lack of leafy green vegetables, a pronounced use of lentils, pulses, legumes and the use of milk, curd and buttermilk in place of the water in the gravy marks the essentials of Rajasthani cuisine. 

Hotels in Bikaner

Budget Hotels

Basant Vihar Palace Address : Sri Ganganagar Road, N.H. 15 City : Bikaner State : Rajasthan Pin Code : 334002 Phone No. : 0151-2250675/ 2250669 Fax No. : 0151-2250676 Email ID : royalheritage@basantviharpalace.com Website : www.basantviharpalace.com Rooms in Hotel : 31 Maximum Room Rate : INR 2800 Minimum Room Rate : INR 1700	Gajner Palace Hotel Address : Gajner, Tehsil Kolayat City : Bikaner State : Rajasthan Pin Code : 334301 Phone No. : 01534-275061-9 Fax No. : 01534-275060 Email ID : crs@hrhhotels.com Website : www.eternalmewar.in Rooms in Hotel : 45 Maximum Room Rate : INR 9000 Minimum Room Rate : INR 4000
Heritage Resort Bikaner Address : 9 K M Milestone, Jaipur Highway City : Bikaner State : Rajasthan Pin Code : 334301 Phone No. : 8003192393/ 94/ 95/ 96 Email ID : carnival@vsnl.net Website : www.heritageresortbikaner.com Rooms in Hotel : 50 Maximum Room Rate : INR 6000 Minimum Room Rate : INR 5000	Karni Bhawan Palace Address : Gandhi Colony City : Bikaner State : Rajasthan Pin Code : 334001 Phone No. : 0151-2524701-5 Fax No. : 0151-2522408 Email ID : crs@hrhhotels.com Website : www.eternalmewar.in Rooms in Hotel : 12 Maximum Room Rate : INR 5000 Minimum Room Rate : INR 3000
Laxmi Niwas Palace Address : Dr. Karni Singhji Road City : Bikaner State : Rajasthan Pin Code : 334001 Phone No. : 0151-2202777, 2521188 Fax No. : 0151-2521487 Email ID : bikaner@laxminiwaspalace.com Website : www.laxminiwaspalace.com Rooms in Hotel : 60 Maximum Room Rate : INR 31000 Minimum Room Rate : INR 10000	The Lallgarh Palace Address : Lallgarh Complex City : Bikaner State : Rajasthan Pin Code : 334001 Phone No. : 0151-2540201 to 2540207 Fax No. : 0151-2523963 Email ID : info@lallgarhpalace.com Website : www.lallgarhpalace.com Rooms in Hotel : 56 Maximum Room Rate : INR 28000 Minimum Room Rate : INR 6000
Vesta Bikaner Palace Address : 10th Mile Stone,?Jaipur Bikaner Highway, Himmatsar City : Bikaner State : Rajasthan Pin Code : 334001 Phone No. : 9214447911, 9214223344 Email ID : reservation.vbp@vestahotels.in Website : www.vestahotels.in Rooms in Hotel : 48 Maximum Room Rate : INR 5000 Minimum Room Rate : INR 3000

3 Star Hotels

Hotel Sagar Address : Hotel Sagar, Lalgarh Palace Campus City : Bikaner State : Rajasthan Pin Code : 334001 Phone No. : +91 - 9414137397 +91-151-2520677, Fax No. : +91-0151-2201977, 2522041 Email ID : hotelsagar.bikaner@gmail.com? Website : http://www.sagarhotelbikaner.com Type : 3 Star Rooms in Hotel : 125 Maximum Room Rate : INR 2830 Minimum Room Rate : INR 1846

Deluxe Hotels

Bikaner Palace Address : Jaipur Highway City : Bikaner State : Rajasthan Pin Code : 334005 Phone No. : +91-02974-238673, 235121, 235363, 235494? Fax No. : +91-2974-238674 Email ID : bikhouse@sancharnet.in Website : http://www.palacehotelbikanerhouse.com Type : Deluxe Rooms in Hotel : 31 Maximum Room Rate : INR 7199 Minimum Room Rate : INR 6461	Gaj Kesri Address : Gaj Kesri, Bypass Road City : Bikaner State : Rajasthan Pin Code : 334005 Phone No. : 0151 220 1043 Type : Deluxe Rooms in Hotel : 36? Maximum Room Rate : INR 7015 Minimum Room Rate : INR 6215
Raj Vilas?Palace Address : Raj Vilas Palace Hotel, Public Park City : Bikaner State : Rajasthan Pin Code : 334001 Phone No. : ( 91 ) - 151 - 525901 to 525903 Fax No. : ( 91 ) - 151 - 525904 Type : Deluxe Rooms in Hotel : 55 Maximum Room Rate : INR 4676 Minimum Room Rate : INR 2338

Tourist Map of Bikaner