3 Days 2 Nights
Daily Tour
50 people
English, hindi
Established in the year 1488 AD by Rao Bika Ji, Bikaner is a land of great warriors. Even today, the city is famous for holding the same old pride and preserving the rich culture heritage of the country. One can visit the Lalgarh Palace, Shiv Bari Temple, Bhandeswari temple and the great Jain Havelis in Bikaner city and have a wonderful time of the life. Have a look at the homes and palaces of kings and warriors of the past and have an incredible experience.
We will drive to Bikaner early in the morning. On reaching Bikaner, we will check in at the hotel. Toda After taking a rest we went to Karni Mata Temple and visited the temple Popularly known as the Karni Mata Mandir, this temple is the most called upon tourist attraction in Bikaner. The temple is dedicated to Karni Mata, who the locals believe is an incarnation of Goddess Durga, the protective Mother Goddess in the Hindu religion.
It is also known as the Temple of Rats. It is famous for the approximately 25,000 black rats that live in the temple. Seeing a white mouse among these is considered as good luck. These holy rats are called kabbas, and many people travel great distances to pay their respects. and came back to the hotel at night
The Lalgarh Palace was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh in 1902 in memory of his father Maharaja Lal Singh. It is a stunning Redstone building and an architectural wonder designed by Sir Swinton Jacob. The Palace has a perfect fusion of Mughal, European, and Rajput architecture and has a superb collection of paintings and hunting trophies.
We will then visit the Shiv Bari Temple.
Located 6 km away from Bikaner city, the Shiv Bari Temple is devoted to Lord Shiva. It was built in the 9th century by Maharaja Doongar Singh in memory of his father Maharaja Lal Singh. The major attraction of the temple is a captivating wall painting of a Nandi bull facing a Shiva Lingam.
We will also visit the Bhandeswari temple devoted to Sumati Nath Ji, the 5th Tirthankar of the Jain Religion.
Bhandeswari temple was built in the 15th century, this temple is the oldest monument of Bikaner and is famous for its astonishing gold leaf paintings and mirror work. Further, we will visit Jain Havelis. The havelis are the ancient houses of the Kings representing the symbol of their wealth and prosperity of the powerful people of the town who are known for their lavish lifestyle. Bikaner is blessed with many such beautiful Havelis.
Enjoy a night's stay at the hotel.
In the morning after breakfast, we will drive back to Jaipur. On arrival at Jaipur, we will drop you at your desired location.
Bikaner is an incredibly underrated city. It has all the vibrance of Rajasthan with its historic forts, colorful buildings, saris, turbans, and desert.
Junagarh Fort.
Rampuria Haveli.
Streets of Bikaner Old Town.
Bikaner Camel Research Centre.
Laxmi Niwas Palace / Lalgarh Palace.
Bhanda Shana Jain Temple.
Around two days are sufficient to visit Bikaner and explore the city. You can witness the major attractions there including the Gajner Palace, Lalgarh Palace, Junagarh Fort and more on your first day.
Bikaner is an important trade centre for building stone, wool, and grain. Bikaner's woolen shawls, carpets, blankets, and candy are famous. The city is located in an arid region of undulating sand hills, where camels, horses, and sheep breedings is the principal occupation.
Bikaner is the 'Red city' of the state. It is an old city . Red sandstones adorn the town therefore even today the city is red in shade. There are numerous Havelis and old houses in this city one can take a tour of to explore this red-ness.
Hot winds and dust storms are common features in the desert area during this season. The winter season lasts from December to February and the temperature sometimes reaches 4 °C. The best time to visit Bikaner is between the months of October to March.
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