Bikaner

Bikaner is a well-known district in the state of Rajasthan in India. Located in the north western part of the state, the district has its headquarters at the city of Bikaner. Bikaner has a rich historical tradition and thousands of tourists from all over the year come here to get a feel of the rich tradition and culture.

Bikaner is surrounded by the districts of Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Churu, Nagaur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer district.

Located amidst Thar Desert, the weather in Bikaner district, Rajasthan is mostly dry. The summer season is hot while the winter season is cool and pleasant. The ideal time for tourists to travel to Bikaner is in the autumn and spring seasons.

Ranking among the popular tourist destinations in Rajasthan, Bikaner attracts thousands of travelers for its rich historical tradition and culture. The city consists of beautiful forts, castles, religious shrines and other historical monuments. Plenty of sightseeing trips are offered by the state tourist board and other travel agencies. Some of the popular tourist attractions in Bikaner are:

• Junagarh Fort
• Laxmi Nath Temple
• Lalgarh Palace
• Shiv Bari Temple
• Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum
• Laxmi Niwas Palace
• Moolnayakji
• Kolayat
• Camel Farm
• Bhandasar Jain Temple
• Public Park and Zoo
• Devi Kund Sagar

There are various types of lodging options in the city. There are a large number of hotels in Bikaner which range from luxury and heritage hotels to economy and budget ones. Bikaner is also known for its beautiful handicrafts. Tourists can buy beautiful handicrafts and souvenir from the shops and the markets.

One can easily reach the Bikaner district by various routes. The nearest airport is located in Udaipur and is well linked with Bikaner. The city is connected by railways with Chandigarh, Jodhpur, Delhi, Mumbai and other major parts of the country. Bus services are available to Bikaner from Jaipur, Agra, Ahmedabad, Haridwar and other places.