Places to Visit in Bikaner

Top attractions and must-see spots in Bikaner

Landmarks

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  • Bikaner Camel Corps

    The legendary camel military unit of Bikaner, offering a unique glimpse into Rajasthan's martial heritage and desert culture.

  • Devi Kund Sagar

    A royal cremation ground in Bikaner housing ornate chhatris and cenotaphs dedicated to the rulers of the Bikaner dynasty.

  • Gajner Palace & Wildlife Sanctuary

    A lakeside palace surrounded by natural beauty.

  • Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum

    A government museum in Bikaner housing an impressive collection of terracotta, carpets, paintings, and local historical exhibits.

  • Junagarh Fort

    A magnificent fort known for its palaces, courtyards, and museums.

  • Kote Gate

    A historic Rajput gateway into Bikaner's walled old city, surrounded by painted havelis, sweet shops, and traditional markets.

  • Lalgarh Palace

    A stunning blend of Rajput, Mughal, and European architecture.

  • Laxmi Niwas Palace

    The red sandstone wing of Bikaner's Lalgarh Palace complex, built for Maharaja Ganga Singh and now a heritage hotel.

  • National Research Centre on Camel

    India's only dedicated camel research centre near Bikaner, housing dromedary and Bactrian camels and open to visitors for tours and camel interaction.

  • Prachina Museum

    A thoughtfully curated museum at Bikaner's Junagarh Fort showcasing royal court life through photographs, textiles, silver, and miniature paintings.

  • Rampuria Haveli

    One of Bikaner's most elaborate 18th-century merchant havelis with intricate sandstone latticed screens and carved facades in the old city precinct.

  • Sadul Museum

    A museum inside Lalgarh Palace in Bikaner displaying royal memorabilia, hunting trophies, and personal artefacts of the Bikaner royal family.

National Parks

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  • Jorbeed Raptors Spotting

    One of India's premier winter raptor-watching sites near Bikaner attracting vultures, eagles, and eagles in large concentrations from October to March.

Scenic Spots

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  • Raisar Dunes

    Golden sand dunes near Bikaner offering camel safaris, jeep rides, desert camping, and stargazing, about 10 km from the city.

  • Sur Sagar Lake

    A historic lake in the heart of Bikaner featuring a Shiva temple on an island, offering a peaceful escape amid the desert city.

Shopping

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  • Bikaner Woollen Mills Showroom

    Showroom in Bikaner selling locally made blankets, shawls, carpets and knitwear from the region's wool industry.

  • Bikaneri Bhujia / Haldiram's Bikaner

    Where to buy Bikaner's famous moth dal bhujia, along with namkeens and traditional sweets to carry home.

  • Ganganagar Road Market

    Newer shopping stretch in Bikaner with branded clothing, electronics, home furnishings and casual cafes.

  • Rani Bazar

    Busy Bikaner market for textiles, furniture and hardware, with plenty of local snack stalls.

  • Sadar Bazar

    Crowded central market in Bikaner for traditional clothing, jewellery, household goods and street food.

  • Station Road Market

    Shopping street near Bikaner station for embroidered textiles, woollens, handicrafts, snacks and tea.

Temple

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  • Bhandasar Jain Temple

    A 15th-century Jain temple in Bikaner renowned for its intricate gold-leaf frescoes, mirror work, and paintings depicting Jain mythology.

  • Kodamdeshwar Temple

    An important Bhairav temple near Bikaner, considered the city's guardian deity worshipped to protect against evil.

  • Shiv Bari Temple

    A 19th-century garden Shiva temple in Bikaner built by Maharaja Doongar Singh, known for its large bronze Nandi and peaceful setting.

  • Shri Laxminath Temple / Nagar Seth Shree Laxminath Ji mandir

    One of Bikaner's oldest Vishnu-Lakshmi temples from the 15th century, known for its exquisite frescoes, mirror work, and carved marble.

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