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Bikaner Tourism | How to Plan a Trip to Bikaner


  • Bikaner City in Rajasthan
Bikaner At a Glance
  • Average Climate:5°C - 28°C
  • Best Time to Visit:October - March
  • STD Code:01521

Bikaner Travel Guide

Bikaner is a leading tourist destination of the state of Rajasthan. Located in the northwest part of the state, Bikaner was established by the Jats and Rao Bika. This Rajasthani city which truly reflects the culture and tradition of the state is famous all over India and in different parts of the world for its snacks and sweets. Tours to Bikaner is an enriching experience for the tourists since the city has something for everyone. The popular fairs & festivals include Ganguar Fair, Kapil Muni Fair, Karni Mata Fair and more.

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History

The history of Bikaner goes back to the year 1488 when this kingdom was established. Bikaner has remained one of the most important as well as most influential of all princely states during the 15th century. With the independence of India in the year 1947, Bikaner was recognized as sovereign state of the country.

Tourist Places of Bikaner

Bikaner is replete with a number of historical landmarks. The different landmarks of Bikaner bring out the glorious past of the erstwhile princely state of Rajasthan. Some of the principal places of tourist interest include:

Picturesque natural beauty coupled with numerous tourist landmarks; attract both domestic and international tourists. Bikaner is one of the most visited cities of the state of Rajasthan. This beautiful city of Rajasthan is enmeshed in a rich history which appeals to the variety of tourists. Synonymous with chivalry, royalty, valor and courage, Bikaner still retains the old charm of the state of Rajasthan. Each and every part of Bikaner has a story to tell which takes the tourists back in time of the Golden age of Rajputs.

Best Time to Visit Bikaner

Due to its nearness to the Thar Desert, the weather in Bikaner, 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 between the months of November and March.

Hotels in Bikaner

There is a wide range of lodging options in the city. There is a wide range of hotels in Bikaner which range from 5 star and heritage hotels to economy and budget ones. Tourists can also shop for a varied range of beautiful handicrafts and local artifacts from the shops and the markets.

How to Reach Bikaner

The closest airport of Bikaner is the Jodhpur airport. The city of Jodhpur is located 254 km from the city of Bikaner. The improved rail network of Bikaner connects the city with other parts of Rajasthan and other parts of India. Important cities like Kolkata, Delhi, Agra, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Jammu and various South Indian cities are connected with Bikaner.




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