Bikaner Tourism

Bikaner is a city that still possesses the charm of the medieval period. Bikaner lies 240 km northeast of Jodhpur, in the center of the hot Thar. The Rajput civilization comes alive with opulent palaces, elaborately sculptured temples. The splendor of the desert, the camels, the entire ambience just arrests the visitor.
Camel, the ship of the desert, is an inseparable part of life here.Bikaner is the final destination for a veritable foodie. The lip smacking Bikaneri sweets and namkeens are famous wordlwide. Bikaner is also famous all over the globe for it's "Bhujia & Papads", spicy snacks made from fried gram and pulses and also for "Rasgullas" a dessert.

Visual Treat:
» Junagarh: Is a popular fort that encompasses some beautiful palaces. These palaces are constructed elaborately in red sandstone and marble and make it a must visit spot. The main entrance to the fort is through the Suraj Pol also known as the sun gate. The palaces inside are ornamented with splendid paintings and intricate glass and mirror work.

» The Har Mandir: This is the majestic chapel for the royal family for worshipping their gods and goddesses.

» Bhandeshwar Jain Temples: Bikaner boasts of some beautiful Jain temples, belonging to the 16th century. include the Lakshminathji, Ratan Biharji, Shiv Bari and Nagnechiji temple are the other important shrines of Bikaner.

Fiesta Time:
» Camel Festival: The camel festival ensures a memorable experience. In the month of January one witnesses a spectacle of unusual camel performances - camel races, camel dances, and the camel rides.

» Karni Mata Fair: The fair is held twice a year - April / May, October / November for the devotees of the Goddess Durga.

» Kolayatji fair: Held in October-November at Kolayat, devotees consider it auspious to take a holy dip in the Kolayat Lake and offer prayers to Karni Mata.