Things To Do in Bikaner

Things to do in Bikaner is a princely state of Rajasthan known for its dynamic forts and palaces. Bikaner was founded by Rao Bika and the beautiful city is also known forts gorgeous heritage hotels which are known for their exclusive architecture and hospitality. Bikaner is also known for being a home of the camels and a fine camel safari can be one of the most common and favorite Bikaner activities for the tourists. Tourists can also see the World's largest Camel breeding and research farm in Bikaner and the city is also known for its location which is nestled amidst the Thar Desert and that is why Bikaner faces the extreme hot and cold in the respective climates so people can enjoy the sands both hot and ice chill under their feet during their safaris in Bikaner.

A View to the Laxmi Vilas Palace
Laxmi Vilas Palace is known as one of the most lavish and luxurious heritage hotels of India. And visiting the palace will be an extravagant affair and that is why one should not miss the chance of visiting the palace hotel while their tour of Bikaner. The palace was built by His Highness Ganga Singh Ji and it is a treat to the eye. The palace is extremely beautiful architecture and cannot be missed at any cost. It was started in the year 1902, and finished in the year 1926, constructed in is Indo-Saracenicarchitecture and is part of Lalgarh palace. The palace has been converted into a luxury hotel managed by Golden Triangle Fort & Palace Pvt. Ltd.

A Nice Desert Safari
Desert Safari is one of the most important Bikaner activities to be done. The desert safari can be done with camelsor you canoptfor the jeepand the Thar will be just being at under your feet. The golden sand dunes will be more beautiful when you will hear the local singers singing folk songs and you will love the entire scenario. The safari can be easily availed by many of the service providers and many of them can also show you the flora and fauna but they are quite less than Jaisalmer and other cities of Rajasthan in comparison.

A Tour of the Junagarh Fort
Junagarh Fort is an extravagant architecture and every tourist must visit this fort and this fort and was built by Raja Rai Singh.The fort is also having a museum which displays weapons and ornaments of previous eras. This is one of the oldest forts of India and was originally called Chintamani. The fort was built in the 20th century and interiors of the palace are decorated and painted in traditional Rajasthani style. The craftwork is done with the sandstone and done in the beautiful Rajput style of calligraphy, and well-defined by Gujarati and Mughal architecture around it. There are beautiful gates around the fort can also see.

Shopping in Bikaner
Shopping in Bikaner would be one of the best Bikaner activities one should go for. Because Bikaner is a place where you can shop for the best Kundan Jewelry and its clothing and there are ample of street markets that get crowded with the tourists and the customers as the clothes are seen with beautiful embroidery and crafts. People can also buy home decorating items which are quite famous in the city of Bikaner and one should not miss the local Bikaneri Bhujia or snack to eat and also to buy. These are some of the things which are very common and hugely bought in the city.

A View of the LalGarh Palace Should Be Enjoyed
Lalgarh palace is one of the best palaces of Indian located in Bikaner. The palace was built in between 1902 and 1926 according to Rajput, Mughal and European architecture, ad also inspired by Indo-Saracenic style. Two wings of this palace were converted into heritage hotels and are managed by Maharaja Ganga Singh Ji Trust and marketed by Maharaja Heritage Resorts Limited. The palace is made in sandstone and that is why it looks really gorgeous and there is also a part where the royal family of Bikaner stills lives there. This place is visited by tourists and also by guests who enjoy the palace and hospitality.

A Visit to the Karni Mata Temple
Karni Mata Temple is also known as the Rat Temple and this temple is located in the town of Deshnok and the temple is visited by thousands of visitors from all over the country. The temple is famous in all over the country because it houses more than 20,000 rats and there is a custom of feeding the rats and your worship will be incomplete if you do not do the custom. The architecture of the temple is also beautiful and is made up of sandstone and the people can enjoy both the things here. The temple is having beautiful marble carvings and silver gates.

A Trip of the Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum
The museum is also known as Ganga Government Museum and the museum is managed by the government of Rajasthan. The museum is having some very nice collection of terracotta items and the place is also exhibits a nice display of terracotta artifacts, a good exhibition of lacquer work, marble statuaries, pottery, armour, carpets wooden art work, arms, miniature paintings, and coins. One can see some nice features of Bikaner’s historical past of the royal family as you would find some of the most unique artifacts of the royal family of Bikaner.

Visit the Bikaner Camel Research Center
This could be one of the most fun places of Bikaner and among the best things to do in Bikaner. In this place the tourists can learn about the camel breeds and the place is also having a nice display of museum and gift shop and the snack and the camel milk bar here.