Bikaner is one of the most fascinating medieval cities of Rajasthan, still retaining its old grandeur and charm. The city was founded in 1486 AD by a Rathore prince, Rao Bikaji, and hence the name Bikaner. Bikaner is a well-fortified city encompassed by a 7 km long wall with five gates to enter. The city was once a flourished trade center as it stood on the ancient caravan route, linking Central Asia and North India through Gujarat seaports. Located amidst vast Thar Desert, Bikaner is famous for its magnificent fort, palaces, temples, exotic sand dunes, and a unique culture that never fails to mesmerize its visitors. Popularly referred as the "Camel Country", the city is also renowned for the best riding camels in the world. Bikaner is also famous for its colorful fairs and festivals. Visit and discover the true color and charm of Bikaner, on tours to Bikaner, with India Travel Portal.
Bikaner is located in north-western Rajasthan at about 321 km from Jaipur, 460 km from Delhi and 550 km from Agra. Bikaner is surrounded by Sriganganagar in the north, Churu in the east, and Jodhpur and Jaisalmer in the south.
Bikaner has a number of exciting tourist attractions, including beautiful and historic monuments and exotic sand dunes. To know more about tourist attractions in Bikaner, please click here:
Tourist Attractions in Bikaner
How to Reach Bikaner
By Air: Jodhpur (240 km) is the nearest airport from Bikaner. Frequent flights connect Jodhpur to Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Jaisalmer and Udaipur.
By Rail: Bikaner has a railway station and the city is well connected by rail to many major cities of India, including Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Agra, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Calcutta, Allahabad and Kanpur.
By Road: Bikaner has an excellent network of roads, connecting it to major cities of north India and Rajasthan. Bikaner is well linked by road to Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, and Ajmer.
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