Best Things To See in Bikaner

Surrounded by the Thar Desert, Bikaner is possibly the city with the fewest attractions when compared to other major cities in Rajasthan. Even so, if you are making a plan for Bikaner Tour Packages, do not miss the opportunity to get to know it, since it can be a short but interesting stop before or after visiting other cities such as Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Ajmer, Pushkar or Udaipur among other.

Here is the list of things to do and see in Bikaner.

Junagarh Fort, the most important attraction to see in Bikaner

One of the main attractions to see in your Bikaner Trip Packages is the Junagarh Fort, an ancient red sandstone fort built in the late 16th century by the ruler of Bikaner, Rai Singh. Thanks to its impregnable construction, with huge walls, bastions and surrounded by a large moat, and despite being in the very center of the city and not on top of a hill like other outstanding fortresses in Rajasthan.

Kote Gate

Of the five gates to the old walled city of Bikaner, the main and most important entrance is the Kote Gate, which still separates the old city from the new city to this day. Right next to this beautiful red sandstone gate, where its towers also attract attention, there is a popular bazaar where you will find clothes, accessories, handicrafts and many other things. It is located near the Bikaner railway station.

Bikaner Old City and Its Havelis

Another Bikaner Trip is to walk through the alleys of its old city, where we can see outstanding havelis. The havelis are old traditional houses that were built by the wealthiest families. One of these most important and impressive houses is Rampuri Haveli, a huge mansion built in the 15th century, and since the 20th century, it has housed the Bhanwar Niwas, a hotel commissioned by a wealthy Bikaner merchant family.

Lalgarh Palace

Located about a 30-minute walk from the Bikaner Fort is Lalgarh Palace. Built between 1902 and 1926 by order of Maharaja Ganga Singh in memory of his father, the palace combines a mix of traditional Rajput styles with European Renaissance elements.

Shri Laksminath Temple

The Laksminath Temple, built in the 14th century, is one of the oldest temples to see in Bikaner. This temple made of white marble and red sandstone is dedicated to the goddess Laxmi and the god Vishnu, and stands out for its careful decoration, as well as the elaborate silver details on its main door.

Bhandasar Jain Temple

In Bikaner there are more than twenty Jain temples, but the Bhandasar Temple, dedicated to Sumatinatha, the fifth Jain Tirthankara, is one of the most beautiful.

Built in the 15th century, Temple of the Rats, the most curious place to see in India

Known as Karni Mata Temple, the temple of the sacred rats is not only one of the most curious places for Bikaner Tourism, but also in all of India. And it is that as the name says, it is the temple of the rats, where more than 20,000 of these sacred rodents live together, who claim to be a reincarnation of Karni Mata.Go Rajasthan Travel is made up of a young and dynamic team always offering tailor-made trips that meet the expectations of its customers. All our trips are carefully organized, in partnership with local service providers rigorously chosen for their knowledge of the destination and their efficiency. We organize your 100% tailor-made trip on demand. We can build a program adapted to your budget and your requirements.