Classic Bikaner Tour Packages
Bikaner is a bustling and charming city which is surrounded by sprawling land of golden sand dunes. Bikaner is situated in the middle of the Thar Desert in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Being the land of desert, the main mode of transportation here is the Camel or the “Desert Ship”. Hence, the city is also known as the “Camel Country of India”. Bikaner takes you back to the clock which was the best time to witness the rich heritage of Rajasthan and its mighty rulers. Bikaner tour packages offer all the possible ways to explore this classic city and its marvelous architecture. Bikaner is well-established with ancient temples, majestic forts and fascinating palaces, heritage havelis and bustling bazaars. Along with this, Bikaner is well-known for housing some of the finest breeds of riding camels, lip-smacking cuisines and colorful festivals.
Bikaner was once a sprawling barren land known as “Jangladesh” which was founded by Rao Bika in the year 1486. Later, Maharaja Rao Bika established his kingdom here and named the city as “Bikaner”. Bikaner is divided into two parts, the old and the new city. The old city is guarded by 5 gigantic gates, temples and shrines and age-old havelis made up of red and yellow sandstone. Whereas the city is well-dotted with bustling markets, broad streets, luxury hotels and restaurants. Plan your upcoming vacations in India with our exclusive Bikaner Guided tours where you can cherish the culture, heritage and traditions of Bikaner and its rulers.
Explore the Fairs and Festivals with Our Customized Tours of Bikaner
Bikaner is one of the cities of Rajasthan and India which still reflects the true colors of its culture and heritage. Bikaner is blessed with a rich history of its past which can be seen easily through its forts and palaces, ancient temples, cuisines and regional attires. However, not only this, Bikaner’s rich culture can be witnessed through its colorful fairs and vibrant festivals celebrated here. Customized tours of Bikaner can be made wherein you can enjoy some of the festivals of this deserted city.
Bikaner celebrated all the national festivals like Deewali, Holi and Dussehra however, it is home of some of the exclusive festivals as well such as International Camel Festival. You may witness this festival during the month of January where you can enjoy parades of decorated camels, camel races, camel dance performances, various folk dance and music performances. Along with this, you may see rich traders showing off their high-breed of camels. Along with this, Bikaner guided tours also help you witness other festivals like Karni Mata Fair and Akha Teej.
Explore the Culture with Food Tour of Bikaner
Along with other popular cities of Rajasthan, Bikaner also attracts millions of tourists because of its rich culture and mouth-watering cuisines. It is said that the best way to explore the culture and heritage of a city, go for its festivals and cuisines. Explore the rich heritage of this city through its culinary tour which provides a perfect glimpse about the taste buds and culture of Bikaner. Bikaner Guided Tours will provide you various sites where men wearing traditional white dhoti and kurta along with colorful turbans enjoying some of the local snacks and cuisines discussing life. Whereas, on the other hand, household ladies walk down the streets buying fresh veggies and fruits for their daily kitchens.
Bikaner tour packages also include various walking tours taking you to visit some of the famous kitchens of the city. Bikaner is world-famous for its Bikaneri Bhujia (Namkeens) which are produced locally here and exported throughout the world. Along with Bhujia, you may also enjoy a heavy glass of Thandai (a cold drink prepared with fresh milk and garnished with almonds, fennel seeds, rose petals, saffron, cardamom and sugar). In addition to this, you may have various Pakoras, Kachoris (Pyaz, Dal or Mawa), Gatte Ki Sabji, Dal Bati Churma and other regional dishes. These food tours can be a real insight about the rich heritage and culture of Bikaner Guided tours.
Explore the Bustling Bazaars through Bikaner Guided Tours
Rajasthan is a land which has well-decorated gigantic forts, marvelous palaces, ancient temples, quaint villages, captivating wildlife, lip-smacking cuisines and colorful festivals. However, there is something else as well which makes Rajasthan one of the most demanded tourist destinations in India. Rajasthan and its beautiful cities are blessed with some of the finest and vibrant bazaars which houses something unique and different. Rajasthan tour packages take you to visit one such city of Rajasthan which is – Bikaner. Bikaner unlike other cities of Rajasthan is vibrant and colorful which can be witnessed through the famous local bazaars and streets of Bikaner.
Bikaner one day sightseeing tour includes visiting and exploring these local bazaars of Bikaner which houses unique handicrafts and textiles which can only be found in this city. Bikaner will take your heart with its Meena Kari work on textiles, miniature paintings decorated with gold leaf work and the famous Kundan jewelry of Bikaner. Along with this, being a country of camels, Bikaner is famous for manufacturing items made with camel leather such as traditional jootis, bags, belts and shoes. In addition to this, Bikaner Guided tours will let you explore the famous Nokha Blanket of Bikaner which are lightweight and warm manufactured locally and exported throughout the globe.
Top Sightseeing Places to Visit in Bikaner
Junagarh Fort
Junagarh fort is the top tourist destination of Bikaner Guided Tour. Junagarh Fort is one of the most beautiful grounded forts in India which reflects the true colors of Rajput’s rich heritage and culture. Junagarh Fort was commissioned by Raja Rai Singh, the 6th ruler of Bikaner in 1593 AD. Later, several other structures were added passionately by different successors over the period of time. The fort is made up of red sandstone and white marble dotted beautifully with carved windows and balconies.
Lalgarh Palace and Museum
Lalgarh Palace and Museum is one of the most beautiful palaces in India which was built by the British Company for Maharaja Ganga Singh. The palace was built between 1906 and 1926 CE. A Bikaner sightseeing tour is incomplete without visiting this wonderful piece of art.
Bhandasar Jain Temples
Bhandasar Jain Temples are a cluster of ancient temples which were built in the year 1468 AD. These finest Jain temples were built using red sandstone and inner-walls and ceilings were decorated by fascinating paintings and carved pillars. You will be amazed to see some of the paintings and sculptures dotted with fine work of gold. Customized tours take you to visit and explore these beautiful ancient temples of Bikaner.
Laxmi Niwas Palace
Laxmi Niwas Palace is the real gem of Bikaner guided tours as this palace reflects the rich heritage of the bygone era of Rajasthan. Laxmi Niwas Palace was built between 1898 to 1902 CE using the fascinating pink sandstone. Once used as a private palace of the royal family however, recently the palace has been converted into a heritage luxury hotel where you can stay and experience the richness of Bikaner’s heritage and culture.
Ganga Singh Museum
Ganga Singh Museum is one of the best museums in Rajasthan which houses a large number of artifacts, articles and images of early Bikaner and Rajasthan. Ganga Singh Museum takes you back to the days where Bikaner was one of the wealthy houses in Rajasthan with rich heritage and traditions. You will be amazed to see the collection of hunting trophies, gold leaf paintings, wooden and metal crafts along with glass products. Ganga Singh Museum will be a worth-visiting place during your Bikaner sightseeing tour.
Rampuria Havelis
One of the most beautiful places to visit during your Bikaner guided tour. Rampuria havelis are the group of heritage havelis which are almost 400 years old that were commissioned by one of the rich merchants of Bikaner’s Rampura family. These havelis are well-dotted with beautiful lattice windows, jharokhas, gold plated paintings, and carved wall ceilings. These havelis are heaven for photographers.
Karni Mata Temple
Karni Mata Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Durga. Popularly known as “Rat Temple” because of the presence of 20,000 rats which roam freely inside the main complex. This temple is almost 600 years old and is beautifully made up of stones and white marble. It is believed that if you see a white rat in the temple, then you have good luck! The main attraction of this temple is the huge silver gate which was gifted by Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner. You may choose your Bikaner sightseeing tour during the months of April and May or October and November in order to witness the magical Karni Mata Fair.
Camel Breeding Farm
Camel breeding farm is another main attraction of Bikaner which is worth-visiting. Bikaner Day Tour lets you visit this camel research center located at a distance of 8 kms from the city. You will be amazed to see several varieties of camels and their benefits to the desert ecosystem. Along with this, you may enjoy camel rides and ice-creams made using camel milk. This institute was started by the central government in 1984.
Rajasthan holds a special place in the country as the state is entirely dedicated to tourists who visit from different parts of the world. Being the land of Kings, Rajasthan is blessed with fascinating monuments, ancient pilgrim centers, luxury hotels, charming rural life and shining markets. Every city of Rajasthan holds something special for the tourist and one such city is Bikaner. Bikaner is blessed with marvelous palaces where you can find your den for couple of nights, gigantic forts where you can witness the rich heritage, ancient temples where you can find your spiritual peace, bustling markets where you can find amazing gifts and souvenirs, and many more things which makes your Bikaner day tour worth remembering.
Indulge yourself in witnessing the desert ecosystem by visiting the amazing camel breeding farm or satisfy your tastebuds by having some local mouth-watering cuisines like Bhujiya or Kachoris. If you want to explore life in the middle of the Thar Desert then, Bikaner is your place where you can witness the perfect glimpse of desert life along with the rich heritage of Rajasthan tour packages. Let Custom Tours India be your guide and companion throughout your upcoming vacations in India exploring Bikaner and other parts of this wonderful country.
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