Bikaner
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For the one who wonders as if how to reach Bikaner, he or she should not worry because the city is very well connected with all the three modes of transport i.e., rail, road and air. Moreover, this page is all about Bikaner travel information.
Modes of Transport to reach Bikaner
There are three main modes of transport that one can use to travel to Bikaner. They are listed below in details:
# By Railways - Bikaner by train is very well connected to major Indian cities like Mumbai, Kolkata, Jaipur, Delhi, Jodhpur and Ahmedabad through Indian railways. Some of the most important trains that provide transportation service to Bikaner are Kalka Express that connects the city with Jodhpur, Bikaner Express, Chetak Express and Bikaner Mail that connect it with Delhi.
# By Airways – One can also use airways to reach Bikaner. The nearest airport is the one at Jodhpur which is situated 235 kilometers away from the Pink City. The cities with which Bikaner is connected through air are Jaipur, Delhi and other major Indian cities.
# By Roadways – The Pink City of Bikaner has very well developed network of road that connects with major cities nearby including Jaipur and Delhi. One can avail buses or private taxis that provide such transportation to Bikaner.
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A Tourist's Delight (Sightseeing in Bikaner):
Junagarh Fort : The city of Bikaner has many lures to command your attention. The fortified city has forts dating back to 15th century. Among them the Junagrah Fort, built by Raja Rai Singh – an important person in the court of Akbar- holds a special place. The splendid fort has two gateways The Suraj Pol and Daulat Pol. You will be awestruck to see 37 majestic mahals in the fort. Some of the mahals are Anup Mahal, Ganga Niwas and Rang Mahal. You can find a beautiful temple Hari temple in the same premises.
Devi Kund Bikaner, Bikaner, Rajasthan Ganga Government Museum : Built in red sandstone, close to the Lalgarh Palace by Maharaja Ganga Singh, the museum is also known as the Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum. You will find hunting trophies that provides evidence of the existence of life around 320 AD. Other objects that are on display are crafts made by Usta craftsmen and gold leaf paintings on camel hide, objects of the royal family like utensils, clothes and carpets.
Prachina Museum : The museum is a storehouse of Bikaner's art and crafts exhibiting the rituals, beliefs custom and manners of the people of Bikaner. Some of the things you get to see here are stone studded mirror frames, lacquer lamps, embroidered camel hide crafts, silver and metal artifacts and gold leaf craft and other artifacts.
Temples : Besides, forts and museums, there are temples which are worth visiting. Two important temples to visit are Bhandasar Jain Temple and Shiv Bari Temple.
Highlights of Bikaner
Bikaner is not short of any attraction. Be it forts, palaces, museums or temples, the city has much to offer. But among these the tourists are much excited about the Camel Safaris. For that, visiting the Camel Breeding Farm is on the top list of itinerary. Bikaner lies in the northern point on the triangle of desert cities. You can enjoy the safaris from half a day to 15 days on the routes of Bikaner to Falodi and Bikaner to Jaisalmer. Overnight camping, exploring the Thar and discovering varied facets of Rajasthani culture will enthrall you. Gather your equipments and leave the rest on us.
Not to Pretermit
* Bikaner has a glorious past and its arts and crafts are marvelous. Anything listed below is not worth missing in Bikaner.
* The exciting Camel Safaris where you get to explore the vast majestic Thar.
* The lip smacking bhujiya and namkeen of Bikaner are a must to carry back home.
* The souvenirs of Bikaner can be gifted, treasured or can be bought for self use, home decoration. Do include local blankets, rugs, carpets, wood carvings, woven carpets, Nokha Quilts in your shopping list.
* Look out for miniatures at Bikaner School of Painting and the specialized craft of city Gesso work.
Hey Beautiful ladies! The town has something for you. Beautiful tie-dye saris, dress materials in crepe, chiffon and georgette. Have happy feat buying jootis / mojaris here.
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