Bikaner Travel Guide

Bikaner is a royal city of the state of Rajasthan in India. This is a city which was belonged to the kings and Maharajas. This city was established by Rao Bika with the help of Nehra Jats and there are some beautiful forts, monuments and Rajput architecture can be seen here and every year thousands of tourist visit this place. You can have any reason to visit Bikaner as this is a place which is famous for snacks and namkeens, Camel safaris, sweets and art works.

Roam around in this City by traveling by local tongas and rickshaws and this would be an thrilling experience to exploring a city. You can visit this city especially at the times of International Camel festival where you can see thousands of camels and in this festival exclusive camel race can be seen with buying and selling of camels.

Why visit Bikaner?

• Bikaner is a city of the Rajputs and the Shekhawats and you will have a glimpse of lavish and exquisite forts like the Laxmi Niwas Palace which use to be the residence of the Maharaja of the Bikaner, and you will also see the Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace which are very much known for their exclusive architecture in latticework’s and filigree works. These palaces are the epitome of the kings of the various kingdoms of Rajasthan and they have left their lavish evidences through these forts.
• There are various temples are present in Bikaners which are old enough and attracts number of local and national tourists all around the year. Famous temples like Karni Mata temple which is famous for rats, Laxmi Nath temple which is known as the oldest temple of Bikaner, Bhandasar Jain temple, Marunayak temple, Shiva Barui Temple and many other temples which have their own significance.
• You cannot miss the visit of Thar Desert, and the cultural festivals performed on the sands. Rajasthani music and dance performance are worth watching and you can have great time them watching.

Bikaner Tips and recommendations

• Do not miss the Camel safari of Bikaner on which you can view exotic wildlife of Rajasthan and other places by traveling high on Camels.
• Bikaner is a place where you can fill up your appetite at best. This place is famous for namkeen, sweets, and many other local foods which are must haves. Most of the items of Bikaner are made of pure Ghee and the taste is authentic and you will find it nowhere.
• Also do not forget to fill up your shopping bags with some of the best embroidered ghagras of Bikaner. These are made of glass and rich thread work.
• Do attend the camel festival of Bikaner which is organized at the Junagarh Fort with great pomp and show. Exclusive camel dances can be seen at this festival and ne can have great fun watching them. You can have snacks and tea made of camel milk during the event which will be again a different experience for anyone.

Location Map Of Bikaner

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