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Bikaner is a city in north-west Rajasthan, India.

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Bikaner can be reached by train from Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai, Agra, Punjab and other major Indian towns. It can also be reached by road from Delhi Via Shekawati or Jaipur. The Highways are very good however the country roads in the shekawati region can be a bit of a dampner. The road from Jaipur Jaisalmer and Jodhpur are the best roads. The nearest Airport is Jodhpur (around 4.5 hours journey) and is well connected by road and rail. However, travelling via Jaipur (6.5 hours distance) gives you more option in terms of flight frequency and choice of Airlines. Overall it comes out to be cheaper (due to availablility of low-cost airlines) if you travel via Jaipur.

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Getting around in Bikaner is best done using Trishaws and Tongas ( horse carts) due to the fact that streets are too narrow (so that they are not clogged with sand incase of a sandstrom which are very frequent) and busy for cars. These are very cheap and a day's hire shouldn't cost more that 250 rupees. Bicycles can be hired near the Railway Station.

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• Junagarh fort: The fort was built by Raja Rai Singh, the sixth ruler of Bikaner who reigned from 1571 to 1612. It is a fort of the Bikaner royal family. You will get a chance to know about the history of the Bikaner royal family. Also has a museum which displays weapons, ornaments of the previous era. This is one of the oldest forts and never difited in history one of the few forts in India

One of the king saved all hindus of the world from being convertaed to Islam by empreor Aurangjeb. Maharaja ganga singh Rathore the 21st maharaja of bikaner bought water from punjab by making worlds longest cocreet canal around 350 KM in 1927.2 Bikaner had its own electricity in 1914 after bombay.3 Train in 1889 first train of rajasthan.

• Laxmi Niwas palace: The Laxmi Niwas Palace is a former residential palace of the king of the former Bikaner state, Maharajah Ganga Singh in Bikaner in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It was designed by the British architect, Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob in the year 1902 complited in year 1926 and its part of llalgarh palace. The style of architecture is Indo-Saracenic. It is now a luxury hotel owned by Golden Triangle Fort & Palace P. Ltd.

• Lalgarh: Lalgarh is another fort of the Rajputana family. Some of the the Rajputana kings used to stay here. You will see the royal story of the Rajputana family.

• Deshnok temple: This is a temple of a local deity, "Karni Mata". It is believed that the "Karni Mata" used to take care of the Rajputana family. This temple has a rat infestation but the locals believe them to be holy. you will likely be told that seeing a certain white rat is very auspicious, but if you press further most locals will tell you there is always one or two visible around the temple. Be careful while walking inside the temple, you might accidentally step on a rat.
• Karni Mata temple:/DESHNOK is 32 kilometres from bikaner.

• Shivbari Temple, Shivbari choraha. This is a centuries old shiva temple. It has two huge "Bawris" (water reservoirs), Thousands of people visit this place every year. HAR HAR MAHADEV  edit

Places worth visit in& near Bikaner Goverment museum,junagarah fort,Prachin museum,LP.TESITORI,RAJ RATAN BIHARI JI TEMPLE,WOOD FOSSIL MUSEUM,SOOR SAGAR LAKE,PUBLIC PARK,SHIV BARI TEMPLE,SAGAR CENATOPES&LAKE,CAMEL FARM,ARCHIVES, HAELIES,BHANDASA TEMPLE,LAXMINATHA TEMPLE,SUNSET POINT(SANDUNE NEAR RAISAR VILLAGE)CAMEL SAFARI,LALLGARAH & LAXMINIWAS PALACE,DESHNOKE (FAMOUS RAT TEMPLE)GAJNER LAKE & PALACE SANCTUARY,KOLAYAT JI,(MINI PUSKAR)KHICHAN(MIGRATING BIRDS/BUCKS)RAMDEVRA TEMPLE,KALIBANGA OLD CIVILIJATION,SHEKHAWATI & TALCHAPAR

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• bhim (time), bikan.  edit

gajner palace Gajner Palace, Gajner near Bikaner (Rajasthan, India) is an incomparable jewel in the Thar Desert is built on the embankment of a lake. Built by H.H. Maharaja Sir Ganga Singhji of Bikaner, this Grand Heritage property is spread over 6000 acres. Gajner Palace was used as a hunting resort by the former Maharajas and visiting British dignitaries during the days of the Raj.

• yogen (singh), 228 sardul ganj, ☎ 9214404100, [1]. 24. A HOME AWAY FROM HOME Shri Ram Heritage Hotel provides cosy environment to its guests. Owned by a scion of the Bika (first king of Bikaner) family the hotel is an embodiment of Rajput culture and tradition. The owner, a retired Brigadier, enjoys enlightening the visitors on a variety of subjects ranging from the history, culture and religion of Rajasthan on request. His interests are homeopathy, yoga, spiritual healing and shooting. "Home away from home" is the motto of the Shri Ram. It has tastefully decorated spacious rooms, with attached baths having hot and cold running water. It is located in a calm, quiet residential area within city center. Open Courtyard in front and rear with big open terrace upstairs make the stay memorable and nostalgic as has been with the tourists before you.  edit

• www.hotelshriram.com"hotel shri ram heritage==Rs 400 to 1500 Buy==

Althogh Bikaner is famous for all type of namkeens and sweets. But Namkeen and Rasgullas Best savory snacks in Rajasthan. Do try the famous 'Bikaneri Bhujia'. Bikaner have saparate market for Bhujia Named 'Bhujia Bazaar'. Some good places to buy from are: Hazarimal Ramlal, Bishanlal Babulal, Bhikaram Chandmal, Bikaner Bhujia Bhandar and many more.

• HOTEL SHRI RAM HERITAGE OF BIKANERBEST PLACE TO GET HOME COOKED FOODwww.hotelshriram.com==Eat==

Must try Authentic Rajasthani (Marwari food). Dal Batti, Bajre ki Roti, Panch Bhel ki sabji, Saangri ka aachar and so on. Trying Bikaneri bhujia and other namkeens is also a must. The most popular areas to have good food are around Kote Gate - Staion Road area. Lots of good quality sweet and namkeen (snacks) shops are around this area.

For a foodie a visit to Bhujia Bazaar (yes Bikaner does have a market named on famous Bikaneri Bhujia) and Chai Patti is a must. You will just fall in love with the Kachoris and Samosas at Chai Patti.

• Chhappan bhog, Station Road, Bikaner (Near Silver Square). One of the oldest fast food joints of Bikaner. The Rajkachori of this place is a show stealer, and a must for all those who are in for a chaat-treat. Other Good items on the menu include the Rava Dosa, with amazing fresh coconut chutney. The typical Indian-Chinese Chowmein is also lip-smacking.  edit
• Sankhla kulfi. If you have a sweet tooth, particularly a penchant for Indian Sweets and are looking for some relief in the rising temperatures of Bikaner, then you need to drop by at Sankhla kulfi. The place promises to sell the best Kesar kulfi, and most of the consumers vouch for it; refreshingly cool.  edit
• HOTEL SHRI RAM HERITAGE, A-228 sardul ganj (near dungar collage), ☎ 0911512522651, [2]. 24hrs. Hotel Shri Ram Heritage provides cosy environment to its guests. Owned by a scion of the Rao Bika (first king of Bikaner) family the hotel is an embodiment of Rajput culture and tradition. The owner, a retired Brigadier and a scholar, enjoys enlightening the visitors on a variety of subjects ranging from the history, culture and religion of Rajasthan on request. His interests are homeopathy, yoga, spiritual healing and shooting. "Home away from home" is the motto of the Shri Ram. It has tastefully decorated spacious rooms, with attached baths having hot and cold running water. It is located in a calm, quiet residential area within city center. Open Courtyard in front and rear with big open terrace upstairs make the stay memorable and nostalgic as has been with the tourists before you. Shri Ram Heritage Hotel , Bikaner Retired Brig. J.S.Rathore, VrC, VSM (Owner of the Hotel) Pride of India and our Family- Pride of Shri Ram Heritage Hotel - An Olympic Medalist Major. Rajyawardhan Singh Rathore, a Silver olympian Medalist for India (2004) in the sporting event of Shooting is a first cuisin of owner Mr. Yogendra Singh Rathore, Son of Brigadier Mr. Jagmal Singh Rathore, who is also a Veer Chakra Honoured (3rd Highest Gallantry Award from Govt. of India in the war of year 1971-72). Major. Rajyawardhan is a pride for the family of Hotel Shri Ram. The Major was the first Indian to win an Olympic Silver medal till year 2004. Shri Ram Heritage Hotel's Commitment to Natural Resources and conservation - Conceived out of deep commitment to ecology and healthy living, shri ram embodies our attitude towards life. We opened this eco-lodge to travelers in 1993, offering charming accommodation in an authentic surrounding. Hotel Shri Ram Heritage/ www.hotelshriram.com 400-1500.  edit

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• The Laxmi Niwas Palace, Dr. Karni Singhji Road, Bikaner, Rajasthan (India) 334001, ☎ +91 151 2202777 (reservation(AT)laxminiwaspalace(DOT)com), [3]. . Delhi Office: B-3, Saket, New Delhi 110017 Phone: +919717377577, Email: rahul(AT)laxminiwaspalace(DOT)com. The Laxmi Niwas Palace is a former residential palace of the king of the former Bikaner state, Mahārāja Ganga Singh in Bikaner. It is a 106 year old palace with 45 standard rooms and 15 royal suites, all are air-conditioned and many of them have direct access to an open terrace. No more than 2 rooms are alike. It is a well-maintained palace with really huge suites with big bathrooms. They have indoor games like billiards and ping pong. They have restaurants, conference rooms, a bar and a swimming pool in the WiFi enabled palace. There's a 6 acre lawn in front of the palace where parties can be organized. Rajasthani folk singers/dancers perform at the palace every evening. They have pictures of the royal family with the relevant historical factoids on the hallway walls which can be very informative for those interested. They also arrange "Sand dune dinners" with cultural programs at a desert site nearby. You can check the hotel website but don't try online-booking there because it's currently not working.  edit
• HOTEL SHRI RAM HERITAGE ,Hotel in bikaner (best place to stay in bikaner), A228 SARDUL GANJ (BEHIND DHOLAMARU HOTEL), ☎ 091 151 2522651,2521320, [4]. checkin: 10.00AM; checkout: 9.00AM. A HOME AWAY FROM HOME is Hotel Shri Ram Heritage provides cosy environment to its guests. Owned by a scion of the Rao Bika (first king of Bikaner) the family hotel is an embodiment of Rajput culture and tradition. The owner, a retired Brigadier & his family, enjoys enlightening the visitors on a variety of subjects ranging from the history, culture and religion of Rajasthan on request. His interests are homeopathy, yoga, spiritual healing and shooting. "Home away from home" is the motto of the Shri Ram heritage. It has tastefully decorated spacious rooms, with attached baths having hot and cold running water. It is located in a calm, quiet residential area within city center. Open Courtyard in front and rear with big open terrace upstairs make the stay memorable and nostalgic as has been with the tourists before you. [www.hotelshriram.com]"hotel shri ram heritage==Rs 400 to 1500 Buy== 400-1500.  edit

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