Bikaner Tour Packages

The magnificent forts and palaces built with reddish-pink sandstone bear the testimony to Bikaner's rich history and architectural legacy. The historical forts and palaces in Bikaner display the architectural excellence and lavishness of its rulers. Surging lanes and colorful bazaars with the bright and cheerful folks make this city an interesting destination to explore. Bikaner holiday packages by Indian Visit will take you through this historical city with an amazing heritage and tradition.

Bikaner was founded by Rao Bikaji in 1488 AD and it has a great historical significance as it was governed by brave rulers of the Rathore clan. This walled city owns five gates which stand on a slightly raised grounds and it houses more than 300 Havelis. The city is filled with several heritage constructions and ancient temples which will astonish you with their stunning architecture that stands as a proof of the skilled craftsmen and rulers. The beauty of Bikaner is the great Thar Desert and its stunning golden sand dunes. The city is well admired for the remains of Harappan culture and its remnants. The last great ruler of Bikaner, Maharaja Ganga Singh, took this city under his rule and power as one of India's most important princely states. Bikaner Tour will help you to understand the historical importance of this beautiful city which is situated at the edge of Thar Desert.

Bikaner is a land of great warriors and the layers of history being woven into its forts and palaces. This city never fails to stun the tourists with its splendid architecture and artistry. The Junagarh Fort is a massive old fort situated in the heart of the city with composite architecture influenced by different rulers. The Lalgarh Palace is of Indo-Saracenic architecture and with its enigmatic beauty, it narrates the proud tales of the history. The Lakshmi Niwas Palace was a former residence of Maharaja Ganga Singh, the former ruler of the Bikaner. And it is a part of Lalgarh Palace which is now converted into a heritage hotel. The Gajner Palace is an astonishingly grand palace which is considered as a gem of Rajasthan. The Karni Mata Temple is a magnificent temple made of marble and is popular for worshipping rats. The Bhandasar Jain Temple is an architectural wonder built with red sandstone and white marble with intricately carved patterns and vibrant wall paintings. The royal cenotaphs at Devi Kund Sagar narrate the extravagance of the rulers of Bikaner.

Bikaner is also known as the ‘Camel Country’ as it owns the best riding camels in the world. The ship of the desert is an indivisible part of the lives of people living here. This city houses the largest camel research and breeding farm where you can learn the interesting facts about the camel and enjoy a camel ride too. The Kote Gate is the main entrance gate of Bikaner. It separates the old city and the new city of Bikaner. This place has popular bazaars where you can buy handicrafts, miniature paintings, leather articles, and footwear. The old city of Bikaner is pure eye candy. In Bikaner sightseeing tour you can wander around these narrow lanes forever admiring the finely sculpted and magnificent structures, among which the Rampuria Haveli is the most famous one. This is the pride of the Bikaner. This Haveli is the perfect fusion of the Mughal and Victorian Architecture. Some portion of the palace also exhibits the Rajputana style as well.

The bazaars in Bikaner have a wide variety of things for the shoppers. They sell amazing Kundan jewelry, lacquered bangles, colorful Mojris, cotton fabrics with Sanganeri prints, Nokha Razai, handicrafts, and miniature paintings. While the Bikaneri Bhujia is the popular crispy snack and it is a local cuisine that is world-famous. Your Bikaner sightseeing itinerary will be planned well by Indian Visit to make your trip a memorable one and which you will cherish for the lifetime.