Attractions in Bikaner

Location of Bikaner, Climate of Bikaner, How to reach Bikaner, Hotels in Bikaner, Attractions in Bikaner.

Location of Bikaner:

The District of Bikaner is situated in Rajasthan State of Northwestern India. It is 27244 Sq. Km. in area. It is surrounded by District Sri Ganganagar on the North, District Hanumangarh in the Northeast, District Churu on the East, District Nagaur on the South and Southeast, District Jodhpur on the South, District Jaisalmer on the Southwest and Pakistan on the Northwest. The City of Bikaner is the headquarter of this District.

This District was founded in 1488 A.D. by a Rajput Prince Rao Bika Ji son of Rao Jodha Ji (the founder of Jodhpur) of Marwar. Earlier it was known as ‘Jungladesh’, its founder changed its name to Bikaner after himself. The old part of Bikaner city is surrounded by a seven Km long embattled stone wall that is 15–30 feet high and has five ornamental gates. The City is famous for Sweets like Rasgullas and Snacks like Bhujias and Papads. It has emerged as a big woolen production centre and is known for Woolen Shawls, Carpets, Blankets etc. It is also known for Camel Research Farm.

This District has been divided into 8 Tehsils and 1 Sub-Tehsil –

Tehsils – Bikaner, Kolayat, Nokha, Loonkaransar, Khajuwala, Chhattargarh, Poogal, Dungargarh

Sub-Tehsil – Bajju

Climate of Bikaner:

This District lies in the Great Indian Desert or Thar Desert and its climate is characterised by extreme variations in temperature with very hot Summers and very cold Winters. This District experiences four main Seasons –

  • Summer – From March to June when maximum temperature rises to 50oC, while minimum temperature remains around 36oC.
  • Monsoon – From July to September with average annual rainfall of 350 mm and temperature remaining around 31oC.
  • Post Monsoon – From September to Mid-November with temperature of around 28oC.
  • Winters – From Mid November to February when minimum temperature dips to freezing point and average Day temperature remains around 20oC.
How To Reach Bikaner

Attractions in Bikaner:

Attractions in Bikaner having Religious Importance:

Temple Shri Laxmi Nath Ji Temple Shri Laxmi Nath Ji
Temple Shri Raj Ratan Bihari Ji Temple Shri Raj Ratan Bihari Ji
Temple Shri Karni Mata Ji Temple Shri Karni Mata Ji
Temple Shri Kapil Muneshwar Ji Temple Shri Kapil Muneshwar Ji
Temple Shri Laleshwar Mahadev Ji Temple Shri Laleshwar Mahadev Ji
Temple Shri Bhairu Ji Temple Shri Bhairu Ji
Temple Shri Jambho Ji Temple Shri Jambho Ji
Temple Shri Nagnechi Ji Mata Temple Shri Nagnechi Ji Mata
Temple Shri Murli Manohar Ji Temple Shri Murli Manohar Ji
Kodamdesar Bhairon Ji Temple Kodamdesar Bhairon Ji Temple
Bhandashah Jain Temple Bhandashah Jain Temple

Attractions in Bikaner having Historical Importance:

Remains of Ratti Ghati Fort
Junagarh Fort and Junagarh Fort Museum
Gajner Palace
Lallgarh Palace Library and Museum
Rikhji Bagri Ki Haveli
Daga Chowk Havelies
Haveli of Bhairondan Kothari
Rampuria Group of Havelies
Devi Kund

Other Attractions in Bikaner:

Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum
Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary
Camel Research Farm
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Attractions in Bikaner