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Bikaner is the fifth largest city of Rajasthan, situated in its northwest region, in the middle of Thar Desert. There are beautiful palaces and richly sculpted temples in red sandstone. The city was founded in 1486 AD by Rao Bikaji the Rathore Prince. Ganges Canal and Indira Gandhi Canal have been instrumental in its development.

How to Reach

On Web
URL : http://bikaner.rajasthan.gov.in
By Air
Nal Airport is located 13 kilometres west of Bikaner in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is operated by the Airports Authority of India as a civil enclave at the Bikaner Air Force Station.
By Train
Bikaner is well connected with cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Agra, Jaipur, Allahabad, etc. The luxurious 'Palace on wheels' also covers Bikaner in its eight-day tour of Rajasthan.
By Bus
Bikaner is well connected with the major cities of India by roads. Highways are comfortable for a person to drive to Bikaner. Highways likeNH 11, 15 and 89 link Bikaner with other major Indian cities and metros. State as well as luxury buses are a handy option to reach the destination.

Tourist attractions

Laxmi Niwas Palace

The Laxmi Niwas Palace is a former residential palace of the king of the former Bikaner state.

Laxmi Nath Temple

Laxmi Nath Temple is one of the oldest temples in Bikaner

Junagarh

Built in 1593 A.D. the fort is a formidable structure encircled by a moat and has some beautiful palaces within.

Deshnok-KarniMata Temple

The world famous shrine of Karni Mata can be found in the town of Deshnoke.

Facilities

Sardar patel medical college Bikaner
0151-2226300
District Collectorate
0151-2520314
Police Station: Police Control Room
0151-2226123
Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.
0151-2529621