Visit Bikaner in Private Car with Guide Service
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Visit Bikaner, a city in the north Indian state of Rajasthan, east of the border with Pakistan, with Thar desert surrounding it. The city is known for the 16th-century Junagarh Fort, a huge complex of ornate buildings and halls. Within the fort, see the Prachina Museum that displays traditional textiles and royal portraits. Visit the Karni Mata Temple, home to many rats that is considered sacred by Hindu devotees.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Taxes and Parking are included.
- Professional Local Guide (if option selected).
- Entry Tickets included (if option selected).
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- All type of food and drinks is not included.
- Entrance Charge is not included.
- Guide service is not included in Lalgarh Palace.
Itinerary
The fort was erected in 1593 A.D by Raja Rai Singh, the illustrious general of the Mughal emperor Akbar's army. The fortress is bounded by a moat and consists of 37 palaces and pavilions, including Chandra Mahal, Phool Mahal and Karan Mahal. The museum within the fort encloses priceless miniature paintings and extraordinary antiques of great interest to art lovers.
The famous 600 years old temple is situated 30 KM from Bikaner in Deshnok. It is also known as Karni Mata Temple. This temple is dedicated to Karni Mata, An incarnation of Goddess Durga. The temple has massive intricately carved silver gates, which Maharaja (King) Ganga Singh donated.The most exciting thing about the temple is the rats who scamper freely within precincts. They are regarded as sacred and are fed by priests & devotees due to the belief that they will be reincarnated in the goddess's family. These holy rats are called Kabbas; many people travel a great distance to pay their respects.The temple draws visitors from across the country for blessings and curious tourists from around the world.
This is one of the best places in India to learn about camels. This research centre was established in 1984 by the government and since then has also functioned as a breeding farm, museum, and a popular place for tourists to learn more about these animals and to experience a different variety of cuisine, made from camel milk. The place is located around 8 KM from Bikaner and can be easily visited in an hour or two by boarding an auto-rickshaw or a taxi for a round trip from the city.
This majestic palace built by Maharaja Ganga Singh Ji in 1902 is a magnum opus in red sandstone. This architectural wonder was created by the fusion of Rajput, Mughal and European architecture and exhibits superb craftsmanship in striking latticework and filigree work. One part of Lalgarh Palace has been given on lease recently and is being used as a heritage hotel.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Jee Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Bikaner
- Its from-price is 18% below the median of the 33 experiences we list in Bikaner.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Bikaner
Bikaner, in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan, is a walled city of red sandstone with a great fort, carved havelis and a famous camel research farm.
Bikaner stands in the dry north-west of Rajasthan, on the edge of the Thar Desert, and was founded in 1488 by Rao Bika, a Rajput prince. Junagarh Fort, built at the end of the 16th century, has courtyards, halls and painted rooms that hold weapons, carpets and royal furniture. The red sandstone Lalgarh Palace, built in the early 20th century, is part museum and part hotel.
Top-ranked sights in Bikaner: Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace, ICAR–National Research Centre on Camel.
