General Information Area : 38.10 sq. km. Altitude 237 mts. Languages: Rajasthani, Marwari and Hindi. STD Code: 0151

This city lies on the northern point of the triangle of desert cities. Bikaner is another royal walled city dating back to 1486 AD. It was, however, a major trade centre as it stood on the ancient caravan route which linked central Asia and North India with the Gujarat seaports.This desert town in the north of the state was founded on 1488 by Rao bika, a descendant of Jodha, the founder of Jodhpur. Bikaner has a superb fort, camel safaris and 30 kms to the south is the extraordinary Karni Mata temple where thousands of holy rats are worshipped.

Location :
Bikaner Rajasthan

Tourist Attraction Bikaner :
Junagarh Fort : One of the most imposing forts of northern India-- Junagarh Fort-- has remained unconquered till date. This fort was built in 15th century by one of the most able and trusted generals of Akbar, Raja Rai Singh.
The Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum : This small museum has a large collection of pre-Harappan, Gupta and Kushan pottery. The rich collection of pottery,carpets, paintings, armoury and coins make this museum one of the best in Rajasthan. The Bikaneri miniatures, which are displayed in a sepetrate section for local arts, makes visit to the museum a must.

Best Time :
Oct-March

Visiting Bikaner :

By Air
Jodhpur (243 Km) is the nearest Airport while Jaipur (321 Kms), the capital of Rajasthan is well connected to the metros cities of India such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.
By Rail
Bikaner is connected by rail to cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Jaipur and Allahabad.
By Road
Bikaner is connected by road with major cities in Rajasthan and North India. Delhi is 456 Km, Jaipur 334 Km and Jaisalmer 333 Km from Bikaner.

Accomodation :

There are number of luxury and budgeted Hotels, Lodges available in Bikaner