Are you wondering where to go on your vacation? Then visit <a href="https://universaladventures.in/travel-guide/a-guide-to-bikaner" target="_blank">Bikaner</a>. It is a must-visit place for tourists. Because of its rich historical past, Bikaner has numerous forts, palaces, and buildings that are found within its city limits. If this is not enough to attract you to Bikaner, then the lush green fields of the land are certain to make you fall in love with it. So here are the top 15 places to visit in Bikaner. Visit and enjoy your vacations in Bikaner!!!!! And do not forget to bring your camera with you. You will surely enjoy it here.

The Shiv Bari temple is located 6 kilometers from the town of Bikaner. The temple was built by devotees of Lord Shiva as a symbol of their eternal devotion to God, and the place is surrounded by a fortified wall made entirely of red sandstone. The temple is also home to the statue of Lord Krishna, as well as his many wives, also known as "Gopis".
 
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 <li>Famous for: Religious Place&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: November to March&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Duration: 1 hour&nbsp;</li>
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The Ganga Singh Museum is a renowned attraction in Bikaner. The museum consists of a collection of archaeological finds. The excavation sites of many of these expeditions have targeted artifacts from the Harappa civilization and the Mewar dynasty. The museum also exhibits arts, crafts, earthenware, pottery, rugs, coins, and Rajputana weapons.
 
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 <li>Famous for: Archaeological Things, Arts, Crafts</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: November to March&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Duration: 2 to 3 hours&nbsp;</li>
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The Sadul Singh Museum in Bikaner offers a historical overview of Bikaner's rich past. The museum was erected in 1972 and is a sanctuary of Gregorian paintings, rare artefacts and hunting trophies. The museum also pays homage to various kings such as Maharaja Ganga Singh, Sadul Singh and Karni Sing. Here you can get a good idea of the history of kings through family photos and artefacts.
 
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 <li>Famous for: Archaeological Things, Arts, Crafts</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: November to March&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Duration: 2 to 3 hours</li>
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The National Camel Research Center may be one of the most unique places you visit in Bikaner. The research center operates as a camel farm and has over 230 camels belonging to 3 different breeds of camels. The center offers samples of camel milk cake and camel milk lassi. There is also a museum dedicated to camels which can be visited by guests.
 
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 <li>Famous for: Research Center of Camels</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: November to March&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Duration: 2 to 3 hours</li>
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Located almost 8 kilometers from Bikaner, the beauty and history of the cenotaphs of Devika and Sagar will leave you mesmerized. The cenotaphs serve as resting places for the various important royal members who once ruled the town of Bikaner. The architecture and the brilliance of the cenotaphs is something to be discovered.
 
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 <li>Famous for: Brilliance Architecture&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: November to March&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Duration: 2 to 3 hours&nbsp;</li>
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Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary is a 2-hour drive from Bikaner and is rich in fauna, flora, and fauna. The sanctuary is home to various animals such as Chinkara, Nilgai, wild boars, and many other animals. There are also several species of resident and migratory birds that you can observe here, including the Ganga and the &nbsp;Indian bustard. The shrine served as a hunting ground for the various Maharajas of Bikaner but has since been transformed into a protected reserve.
 
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 <li>Famous for: Flora, Fauna&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: November to March&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Duration: 3 to 4 hours&nbsp;</li>
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Kote Gate is a place that will delight shoppers in you, however, the items for sale here are not the usual gift shop items - items include polished camel leather and local landscape paintings, Khadi items, and wood carvings. Here you will also find delicious exotic local dishes such as bhujia and rosogollas.
 
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 <li>Famous for: Rich Heritage, Shopping, Cuisines</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: November to March&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Duration: 4 to 5 hours&nbsp;</li>
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By Air:
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 <li>Jodhpur Airport is the nearest airport to Bikaner, located around 251 km away from the city. From the airport, you can board a bus or hire a taxi to reach Bikaner.</li>
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By Road:
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 <li>Regular buses from Delhi, Jodhpur, Agra, Ajmer, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Udaipur and Kota are available for Bikaner.</li>
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By Train:
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 <li>Bikaner Junction and Lalgarh Railway Station are located at a distance of 6 km from each other. These two stations connect Bikaner to major Indian cities such as Delhi, Punjab, Jodhpur, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Guwahati.</li>
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The city of Bikaner certainly has a lot of cultural significance. How can you miss the grandeur of Choki Dhani or the temple-like setting of the local fair near Nawal Sagar lake? The beauty of this fort city makes it worth visiting. While visiting, don't forget to eat the traditional food of Bikaner and buy some traditional clothes Bikaner.

Junagarh Fort was built in 1593 to house Raja Rai Singh. The fort is home to many temples and palaces. The Karan Mahal, Anup Mahal, Chandra Mahal, and Phool Mahal are notable places to visit in the fort. The fort boasts huge galleries, meticulously manicured lawns, and magnificent windows overlooking the surrounding landscape.
 
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 <li>Famous for: Magnificent Surroundings, Historical Significance&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: November to March&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Duration: 2 to 3 hours</li>
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Gajner is a famous tourist attraction located in the middle of a dense forest. The palace is located on the shores of a lake and has been used as a hunting and summer retreat by various Maharajas. Ganga Singh Maharaj commissioned the construction of the palace for his family. The palace is carved entirely from red sandstone and features meticulously carved columns and jharokhas.
 
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 <li>Famous for: Beautiful Surroundings&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: November to March&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Duration: 2 to 3 hours&nbsp;</li>
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Lallgarh Palace was built by the British Regency for Maharaja Ganga Singh because they felt &nbsp;Junagarh Palace was not suitable for a modern king like Ganga Singh. The palace has a museum that has an art collection of miniature paintings. There is a library that houses Sanskrit manuscripts printed on parchment papyrus.
 
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 <li>Famous for: Historical Significance&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: November to March&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Duration: 2 to 3 hours&nbsp;</li>
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Rampuria Havelis is the gift that Bikaner's ancestors left to future generations. The mansion Havelis was built by wealthy Bikaner merchants a few centuries. A visit to the Havelis will transport you back in time. Every part of the haveli gives off a feeling of wonder; something you've probably never tried before.
 
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 <li>Famous for: Historical Significance&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: November to March&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Duration: 1 day&nbsp;</li>
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The temple of Karni Mata is perhaps the most unusual of all the places in Bikaner. Attract fans from all over the country. The temple, often considered a sanctuary for mice, is dedicated to Karni Mata, the embodiment of the Hindu goddess Durga. Legend has it that Karni Mata restored his son's life and since then the whole lineage is believed to have resurrected in the mice surrounding the temple.
 
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 <li>Famous for: Religious Place&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: November to March&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Duration: 1 hour&nbsp;</li>
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Another famous Bikaner temple, the Bhandara Jain temple is highly revered by the Jain community in India. The temple was commissioned by the Jain merchant, Bhandara Oswal, for the fifth Jain Tirthankar Suminat. The temple was built in the 16th century. The temple overlooks the eastern part of the city and offers a panoramic view from the top floor.
 
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 <li>Famous for: Religious Place&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: November to March&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Duration: 1 to 2 hours&nbsp;</li>
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Kodamdesar temple is the oldest structure in all of Bikaner. The Kameshwar temple was built by Rao Bikaji, the founder of the city of Bikaner. Rao Bikaji initially wanted to build the city around this temple but, for unknown reasons, he decided not to. The temple is also asymmetric in structure and has a marble floor.
 
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 <li>Famous for: Religious Place&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: November to March&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Duration: 1 hour&nbsp;</li>
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Shri Laxminath Temple is another famous Bikaner temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi. Devotees from all over the world gather in large numbers to visit, especially during Janmashtami. The temple is also known to celebrate festivals such as Ram Navami, Nirjala Ekadashi, and Diwali with the greatest fervor.
 
Traveler Information:
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 <li>Famous for: Religious Place&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: November to March&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Duration: 1 hour</li>
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