The city of Bikaner was founded in 1488 AD by the Rajput prince Rao Bikaji, a descendent of the Rao Jodhaji. Archeological excavations carried out in this region have suggested that this place was inhabited even prior to the Harappa period. Bikaner was a major trade center on the old caravan route linking Central Asia and North India with the Gujarat seaports. Bikaner is more popularly called the Camel Country.

The first thing to see on holiday in Bikaner is the Junagarh Fort. The Mughal General Raja Jai Singh constructed the fort between 1588 AD to 1593 AD. Also visit the Lal Garh Fort, which houses the Shri Sadul Museum on the first floor.

Visit the Sisodia Rani ka Bagh on holiday in Bikaner to see the enchanting garden palace built by Jai Singh for his second wife. Numerous beautiful tiered gardens with small hills, streams and pavilions ornamented with murals will enthrall your heart.

Not to visit the Camel Research Farm in the Camel Country would be a waste of holiday in Bikaner. It is a government-run camel farm and probably one of its kind in entire Asia. Three different breeds are reared here and about 230 camels are at the Farm. Enjoy a camel ride, cuddle the baby camels and explore the smallmuseum.

The other places to visit on holiday in Bikaner are Bhandsar Temple, Shiva Bhari Temple, Sisodia Rani ka Bagh and Gaitor.

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.