Fascinating Tours

Bikaner or the Camel Country was founded in 1488 AD by the Rajput prince Rao Bikaji, a son of Rao Jodhaji. The archeological evidences found in this region suggest that the place has habitation prior to the Indus Valley Civilization. Bikaner was a premier trade center on the old caravan route linking Central Asia and North India with the Gujarat seaports. Tours to Bikaner will take you to some very aesthetic places and forts, museums and gardens.

At a distance of 3 m from the city of Bikaner is the Lal Garh Fort. What may interest you here is the Shri Sadul Museum. Occupying the first floor of the fort, the museum was established in 1076 AD. The artifacts and personal possessions of the Maharajas of Bikaner are bound to catch your attention on tours to Bikaner. Among the noteworthy items in the museum is the brass vessel, tokna was used to collect revenue before being transported to the Bikaner State Treasury by camel. The Royal Train of the Maharaja decorates the entrance of the palace.

Sisodia Rani ka Bagh looks soothing to the eyes on tours to Bikaner. Jai Singh built this ornamental garden palace for his second wife. There are many beautiful gardens built over several levels with small hills and streams to add the beauty of the garden. The pavilions in the garden are embellished with fine wall paintings.

The Camel Research Farm is a must visit place on tours to Bikaner. The government-run camel farm is on and only of its kind in entire Asia. Three different breeds are nurtured here with about 230 camels at the Farm. Spend some time with baby camels, look around the museum or take a joyride on the camel back; you will enjoy all of it.

On tours to Bikaner, you may also visit Junagarh Fort and Museum, Bhandsar Temple, Shiva Bhari Temple, Mata Karni Temple, Gajner Palace, Gaitor and Kalibangan.

How to Reach
By Air: The nearest airport to Bikaner is at Jodhpur 240 km away. The airport is connected with frequent flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Jaisalmer and Udaipur.

By Rail: Bikaner is well connected by frequent train services with all the major cities of India like Mumbai, Delhi, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Calcutta, Agra, Allahabad and Kanpur.

By Road: Bikaner is well connected by roadways with major cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Ahmedabad and Ajmer.