Bikaner India Travel

Bikaner in Rajasthan

Bikaner is a very popular travel destination of north Indian state of Rajasthan. It is popularly known as the Camel city of Rajasthan. Bikaner is a true desert country and falls directly on the ancient caravan routes which linked west/central asia and North India with the seaports of Gujarat, making Bikaner a flourishing trade center in the medieval period.

Real Bikaner : This Kingdom was established by a Rathore Prince, Rao-Bhikaji- a descendent of the founder of Jodhpur in 1488 A.D. Bikaji, enterprising son of the Rao Jodhaji, founded a barren land known as Jangladesh and transformed it into an impressive city Bikaner after his name. Bikaner has lots of travel attractions for the sightseers. It is among the most visited travel destinations of Rajasthan. Travel attractions of Bikaner include forts, palaces, havelis and temples built during the medieval period.

Bikaner Tourism

Bikaner city hosts the famous camel festival that is organized by the Department of Tourism, Art and culture, Government of Rajasthan, India annually. The festival is held in the month of January and is an exclusive camel festival. In addition to sale and purchase of camels, the festival also endorse song and dance festival and other competitions. Many tourists from all over India and world travel to Bikaner to see the famous camel festival of Bikaner India.

How to reach Bikaner -Getting There
Airways : Nearest Airport is Jodhpur 240 kms.
Railways: Bikaner is connected by rail with Delhi, Jaipur and Jodhpur.
Roadways: Bikaner to Delhi 949 km,Jaipur 316 km,Jodhpur 240 km & Jaisalmer 330 km.

Bikaner Travel Informations
Area: Spans over 38.10 Sq. Km.
Best Season: July-March
Language: Rajasthani. Hindi, English
Major Attractions: Bika Ki Teri, Junagarh Fort, Lalagrah Palace.

Bikaner Travel Attractions
Bika Ki Teri
Built in 1485, the fort was constructed by Rao Bika. This fort is situated on the rocky ground, although the fort is not in good taste but definitely presents a reminder of the gallantry of its founder.

Junagarh Fort
Built by Raja Rai Singh, the fort has 37 palaces with in the complex and is the most important Bikaner travel attraction. Pavalions Suraj pol or the Sun gate is the main entrance to the fort. Junagarh fort complex has several travel attractions which are worth visiting. Some of them are Chandra Mahal, Phool Mahal and Karan Mahal. Built in red stone and marbles, the palace is ornamented with mirror work, carving and paintings. The palace has a museum that showcases the rare antiques, valuable miniature painting founded in Junagarh fort.

Lalgarh Palace
Built by Maharaja Ganga Singh in commemoration of his father Maharaja Lal Singh. The masterpiece is built in Red stone and has a beautiful lattice work and filigree work. Part of this palace is converted into a museum known as Shri Sadul Museum and a luxury hotel.