Bikaner Sightseeing in Private Car with Guide

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.

Highlights.

• Bikaner has clusters of Camel troops and the mighty Junagarh Fort.
• Explore the Lalgarh Palace, built by Maharaja Ganga Singh Ji in 1902.
• Visit Rat Temple (Karni Mata Temple), the famous 600-year-old temple.
• Visit the National Research Centre on Camel on the outskirts of Bikaner city.

Detailed Overview.

Bikaner is a city in the north-Indian state of Rajasthan, east of the border with Pakistan. It’s surrounded by the Thar Desert. The city is known for the 16th-century Junagarh Fort, a huge complex of ornate buildings and halls. Within the fort, the Prachina Museum displays traditional textiles and royal portraits. Nearby, the Karni Mata Temple is home to many rats considered sacred by Hindu devotees. The center has been identified as one of the important tourist places in Bikaner and is included in the tourist book. The tourists visiting the canter can see the camels of different breeds and their behavior. A camel museum is available to apprise them of the developmental and research aspects of the camel in the desert ecosystem.

Bikaner Sightseeing in Private Car with Guide Itinerary.

• At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel or your desired place in Bikaner.
• Junagarh Fort: 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.
• Karni Mata Temple: The famous 600-year-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 the 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.
• National Research Centre on Camel, Jorbeer, and Bikaner, India: 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 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 autorickshaw or a taxi for a round trip from the city.
• Lalgarh Palace: 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 put on lease recently and is being used as a heritage hotel.
• The tour will end by dropping you off at your desired place in Bikaner.