Bikaner: The medieval desert town of Rajasthan

Places to visit | Excursions

Bikaner, at heart, is a medieval walled desert town. With its impressive forts, palaces and mansions carved from the rich pink purple sandstone, it can be deservedly called the second 'Pink City' of Rajasthan, next only to Jaipur.

In spite of a fascinating mystical tale of its birth, Bikaner, even today, holds a medieval charm for the visitors. Wander off in the bazaars of the Bikaner and you would find every imaginable object from camel hair blanket, excellent dhurries and carpets to its most famous regional snacks - bhujiya and rasgolla.

Bikaner's Junagarh Fort along with other beautiful historical palaces and mansions that tell the stories of its rich past, famous for its five jewels: Camels, Wealthy Merchants, Gold jewelry, Beautiful Women and Delicious Candies.

Places to visit
Junagarh fort
The only fort in Rajasthan that is built on flat ground and possesses the painted frescos, palaces, and mansions, which would take away anyone's breath. Inside the fort premises, the symmetry of exquisitely carved and painted palaces starts acquainting about their royal lifestyle.

Lalgarh Palace
The Royal family of Bikaner still lives in one part of this palace, which took twenty-four years to complete. One portion the palace houses a museum where antique pictures and equipment of the royal family are displayed.

Bhandeshwar Jain Temple
Located in the heart of the old city this Jain temple is the oldest serving monument of aesthetic heritage. Built in 14th century, the beautifully carved wooden columns, marvelous mirror work, gold paintings and frescos are noteworthy.

The Camel breeding farm
Bikaner houses, the only of its kind, breeding farm for the camel, an inseparable part of life in the desert. The farm offers a great opportunity to get familiar with this seemingly arrogant species. Sunset at the farm amongst hundreds of camels is a memorable experience.

Devi Kund
The royal cenotaphs, with beautiful carvings, built by side of the big lake, in marble and sand stone, built in the memory of the rulers of the Bika dynasty.

Excursions »

Package Tours featuring Bikaner

Desert Caravan - 11 nights & 12 days

Rajasthan Exotica - 14 nights & 15 days

Thar by Train - 6 nights & 7 days