23 Places To Visit In Bikaner

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Day 1 - Reach Bikaner by morning. After freshening up and relaxing, start exploring the city by 11 am. First, you can head to Junagarh Fort. It will take around 2-3 hrs to go around the entire fort. After having lunch, you can go to Station road or Kote Gate for shopping traditional items and handicrafts. These markets are full of local items like paintings, footwear, upholteries and clothes. Do not forget to visit Chotu Motu Joshi, a sweet shop which is very famous. Day 2 - Start your day by visiting Karni Mata Temple early morning. The total time including the travel time and discovering the temple will be around 3 hrs since it is located at a distance of 35 km from Bikaner. After this, you can visit the Lalgarh Palace and the Rampuriya Haveli. You can also cover a few Jain temples in the evening including Bhandasar Jain Temple and the Laxmi Nath Temple. Day 3 - If you are here for another day, you can go to the Gajner wildlife sanctuary which is about 27kms from the city and you might witness a lot of migratory birds. After lunch, you should visit National Research Centre for Camels. This institute, located around 8-10 km from the main city has a lot of camels and you could learn a lot about different breeds of camels. Alternatively, if you plan to extend your trip by two or three more days, you can plan out a camel safari with any of the organisers.

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1. Junagarh Fort

Top Attraction 4.3 /5

0 km from city center

Forts & Palaces

For a change, this is one of the few forts which is not built on a hill. Instead, this fort, built in the arid region of the Thar Desert, is famous for its marvellous architecture, intricate carvings which leave travellers mesmerized.

Top Attraction 4.2 /5

26 km from city center

Temple

Located in Deshnoke, 30 km from Bikaner, Karni mata temple is the place where devotees and rats share a special bond. The temple is heavily influenced by mogul architecture and the entire temple is built with beautiful white marble.

Top Attraction 4.2 /5

27 km from city center

Forts & Palaces

Gajner Palace is located in the city of Bikaner on the banks of Gajner Lake. This regal palace was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh as a hunting lodge for him and his family but was converted to a hotel in 1976. Gajner Palace offers you a variety of leisure activities from boat rides to desert safaris. Built as a traditional Rajasthani Palace, it is an architectural beauty that now is modernised to h (Read More)ost guests. The entire vicinity is filled with lush green trees while the glorious palace itself offers recreational activities like billiards, lawn tennis, cycling, bird watching and wildlife safaris.

Top Attraction 4.3 /5

3 km from city center

Forts & Palaces

Lallgarh Palace was constructed for the Maharaja of Bikaner, Maharaja Ganga Singh, between 1902 and 1926. The palace built in European architecture style has now been opened up for tourists as a Heritage Hotel, and the entire estate comes under the National Heritage Trust. The estate also houses a museum named Shri Sadul Museum, where you can find traces of Rajasthani Royalties and get an insight (Read More)into their extravagant lifestyle.

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5. Rampuriya Haveli

Top Attraction 3.5 /5

2 km from city center

Forts & Palaces

Among all other havelis like Rikhji Bagri ki Haveli, Haveli of Bhairondan, Daga Chowk Havelis and Sampatlala Agarwal Haveli, Rampuria group of Havelis are known for their more than 400 years old architecture splendour. With intricate details of jharokhas and carvings, havelis are no less than palaces.

Top Attraction 3.5 /5

7 km from city center

Museum

Identified as one of the important tourist place of Bikaner, National Research Centre On Camel is open for tourists during afternoon. Tourists can see the camel of different breeds and their behavior.

7. Bikaner Camel Festival

Top Attraction 3.5 /5

0 km from city center

Fairs & Festivals

The Bikaner Camel Festival 2025 is a grand celebration of Rajasthan's deep-rooted association with camels, often referred to as the "Ship of the Desert." Organized annually in Bikaner, this festival is a magnificent cultural event that showcases the beauty, strength, and significance of camels in Rajasthani heritage. This year, the Camel Festival will be held from January 10 to January 12, 2025, b (Read More)ringing together a mix of traditional festivities, camel races, cultural performances, and desert adventures.

3.2 /5

2 km from city center

Temple

Bhandasar Jain Temple is one of the 27 beautiful Jain temples located in Bikaner. This temple is dedicated to the fifth Tirthankara, Sumatinath and it is also considered to be the most beautiful and the highest temple.

7 km from city center

Historical Site

The Royal Cenotaphs is the cremation ground of the foyal families of Bikaner. It is an architectural treat for the tourists. The splendid structure with intricately carved marble pillars display legends of Lord Krishna and other beautiful traditional designs. The oldest monument on the ground was installed in the honour of Rao Kalyanmal and the earliest is the one made for Maharaja Karni Singh.

1 km from city center

Temple

Built by the founder of Bikaner, Rao Bikaji, Kodamdesar Bhairu Ji Temple has been religiously important for the Hindus. The presiding deity is Lord Bhairu ji who was born from the place between the eyebrows, also called the third eye of Lord Shiva. Hence, the deity is considered to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva and his ferocious form.

1 km from city center

Museum

Dedicated to the Maharajas of Bikaner, Maharaja Ganga Singh, Maharaja Karni Singh and Maharaja Sadul Singh, the Sadul Singh Museum has a fabulous collection of artefacts belonging to the kings, paintings, trophies, weapons, photographs to mention a few. It is the best place to get insights into the heroic activities of the Maharajas.

3.2 /5

128 km from city center

Temple

Built of red sand stone, the Shiv Bari Temple is located about 6km from Bikaner. Fortified by a high wall the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple has a beautiful wall panting of Nandi Bull facing the Shiva Lingam.

13. Ganga Singh Museum

1 km from city center

Museum

Ganga Singh Museum has a marvellous collection of artefacts belonging to the Harappan Civilisation and Gupta Dynasty. The museum is a perfect attraction for history and archaeological buffs as the stunning antiques like pottery, paintings, terracotta artwork, etc. are sure to give one a peep into the rich ancient heritage of India.

3.2 /5

1 km from city center

Shopping

The Station Road market is replete with numerous shops and small time vendors. This market is a fabulous place to acquire embroidered footwear (jootis), local fabrics, leather goods and wood as well as traditional artifacts.

0 km from city center

Museum

Prachina Museum was established in 2000 by the daughter of Maharaja Narendra Singhji, Siddhi Kumari and has a stunning collection exhibiting royal apparel, accessories, perfumes, textiles, artwork, unique class artefacts, cutlery, crockery and portraits of the Maharajas. The objects on display provide a sneak peek into the rich lifestyle of the royals of Bikaner.

1 km from city center

Lake

Sursagar Lake was dug out during the reign of Maharaja Sur Singh to curb water shortage in the region. With well maintained surroundings and proper seating arrangement around the mesmerizing lake, it is a famous attraction and a preferred picnic spot in the city.

3 km from city center

Forts & Palaces

Once a royal palace of Maharaja Ganga Singh, Laxmi Niwas Palace is a stunning attraction which is now open to the public as a heritage hotel. The architectural beauty of the palace and its rich historic and heritage value draw guests in large numbers. The grand palace also has a museum that can be explored to get a glimpse into the royalty of Bikaner.

3.2 /5

3 km from city center

Desert

The ships of desert, Camels, enable us to discover some of the beautiful and relatively unexplored regions of Bikaner. You can witness the vibrancy of colors, jubilant music, men with colorful turbans and massive moustaches and an evening full of dance and music.

3.2 /5

1 km from city center

Shopping

If you are a shopaholic then Kote Gate is full of surprises for you. You can shop for buffed camel hide articles, miniature paintings, Khadi industry articles, as well as wood carvings apart form mouth watering Bhujia and Rosogollahs here.

3.0 /5

0 km from city center

Shopping

Streets of Bikaner are a shopper's delight! From traditional clothes and footwear to handicrafts and eateries - all are available in the locals Bazaars of Bikaner.

3.2 /5

4 km from city center

Lake

Located around 8km from Bikaner, Devi Kund consists of royal cenotaphs or chhatris of brave rulers of Bika dynasty. This royal crematorium houses several cenotaphs.

41 km from city center

Town

Kolayat is a quaint little town famous for the Kapil Muni Fair, the largest fair in the city, the sacred waters of the Kolayat Lake and the divine Kolayat Temple. It is, therefore, a famous pilgrimage. Legend states that Kapil Muni stopped here and meditated to bring about peace and harmony when he was passing by.

2 km from city center

Temple

Built in the 14th Century by Maharaja Rao Lunakaran, Sri Laxminath Temple is the oldest temple in the city. The presiding deities are Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. The colourful architecture with sculptures, painting and silver artwork and the rich religious significance of the temple attracts tourists in large numbers.

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FAQs on Bikaner

How can I commute within Bikaner?

Autos and tongas are the most widely used mode of transport within the city since the streets are narrow and often blocked due to sand storms.Cycles can also be hired from the Railway Station.
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What are the top shopping places in Bikaner?

The top shopping places in Bikaner are Kote Gate, Station Road, City Shopping.

What are the top sightseeing places in Bikaner?

The top sightseeing places in Bikaner are Junagarh Fort, Karni Mata Temple, Lallgarh Palace, Rampuriya Haveli, National Research Centre On Camel, Gajner Palace.

What are the top restaurants in Bikaner?

The best places to eat in Bikaner are Hang Around Zone, Suraj Restaurant, Heeralal's, Chhotu Motu Joshi Sweet Shop, Gallops, Laxmi Niwas Palace. You can see all the places to eat in Bikaner here

How much does a package cost for Bikaner?

The packages for Bikaner start at INR 12149 which can be further customized based on number of people, days, hotel category, vehicle type and customizations. You can have a look at all packages here

Can you suggest an itinerary for Bikaner?

Day 1 - Reach Bikaner by morning. After freshening up and relaxing, start exploring the city by 11 am. First, you can head to Junagarh Fort. It will take around 2-3 hrs to go around the entire fort. After having lunch, you can go to Station road or Kote Gate for shopping traditional items and handicrafts. These markets are full of local items like paintings, footwear, upholteries and clothes. Do not forget to visit Chotu Motu Joshi, a sweet shop which is very famous.
Day 2 - Start your day by visiting Karni Mata Temple early morning. The total time including the travel time and discovering the temple will be around 3 hrs since it is located at a distance of 35 km from Bikaner. After this, you can visit the Lalgarh Palace and the Rampuriya Haveli. You can also cover a few Jain temples in the evening including Bhandasar Jain Temple and the Laxmi Nath Temple.
Day 3 - If you are here for another day, you can go to the Gajner wildlife sanctuary which is about 27kms from the city and you might witness a lot of migratory birds. After lunch, you should visit National Research Centre for Camels. This institute, located around 8-10 km from the main city has a lot of camels and you could learn a lot about different breeds of camels.
Alternatively, if you plan to extend your trip by two or three more days, you can plan out a camel safari with any of the organisers.

Places To Visit In Bikaner

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23 Places To Visit In Bikaner

1. Junagarh Fort

2. Karni Mata Temple

3. Gajner Palace

4. Lallgarh Palace

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5. Rampuriya Haveli

6. National Research Centre On Camel

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7. Bikaner Camel Festival

8. Bhandasar Jain Temple

9. Royal Cenotaphs

10. Kodamdesar Temple

11. Sadul Singh Museum

12. Shiv Bari Temple

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13. Ganga Singh Museum

14. Station Road

15. Prachina Museum

16. Sursagar lake

17. Laxmi Niwas Palace

18. Desert Safari

19. Kote Gate

20. City Shopping

21. Devi Kund

22. Kolayat

23. Sri Laxminath Temple

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