Best of Bikaner
If ever beauty has bloomed in a desert, it has been at Bikaner. Found in 1488 AD by Rao Bika Ji, it's located in North West part of Rajasthan state. The imposing palaces, beautiful and richly sculptured temples of red and yellow sand stones display some of the finest creations of Rajput civilization.
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Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival Bikaner / Village & Desert Safari
Arrival Bikaner, Meet & greet by our representative, Transfer to hotel for check in
If ever beauty has bloomed in a desert, it has been at Bikaner. Found in 1488 AD by Rao Bika Ji, it's located in North West part of Rajasthan state. The imposing palaces, beautiful and richly sculptured temples of red and yellow sand stones display some of the finest creations of Rajput civilization.
Bikaner is a vibrant, dust-swirling desert town with a fabulous fort and an energising outpost feel. It’s less dominated by tourism than many other Rajasthan cities, though it has plenty of hotels and a busy camel-safari scene, which attracts plenty of travellers looking to avoid the crowding that occasionally occurs around Jaisalmer-based safaris.
Afternoon at leisure
Later early evening, Village & Desert Camp visit
To give you an authentic Rajasthani experience, our guide will take you on a Village Tour & later to a Desert Camp for an evening to remember.
Get a sneak peak of the rural lifestyle of people of Rajasthan. The villages in Rajasthan have their own unique charm. You can observe the most simple form of lifestyle here. It is rather difficult to spot a village till you actually step upon it.
Once in a village, holiday makers observe that the people in the villages learn to survive even in the most difficult situations of life. They follow simple living pattern that has been unchanged over the years. The people live in circular huts with thatched roofs and walls covered with plaster of clay, hay and cow dung.
Visit the village centre, mingle with the villagers, share a cup of tea and get an idea on their life.
Later continue the excursion with visit the a desert camp … Here you can taste authentic Rajasthani cuisine, view a stunning desert sunset, ride the camels, enjoy Rajasthani Folk Dance, sit under a blanket of stars, ride the rolling sand dunes with an expert guide and experience a journey of a life time which will leave you with pleasurable memories forever.
Back to Bikaner hotel for overnight stay - Day 2
Bikaner / Local sightseeing
After breakfast, day at leisure for Bikaner sightseeing assisted by our guide
Junagarh Fort - One of the most imposing forts of northern India “Junagarh Fort” has remained unconquered till date. This fort was built in 15th century by one of the most able and trusted generals of Akbar, Raja Rai Singh. It has a 96 mt long wall, with 37 bastions and 2 entrances.
Lalgadh Palace - Designed by a Britisher for Maharaja Ganga Singh, this palace displays a magnificent blend of oriental and European style. The Palace has beautiful lattice work and filigree work, Sprawling lawns with blooming bougainvillea and dancing peacocks make it a not-to-be missed visual treat.
The Ganga Golden Jubilee Temple - It is one of the best in Rajasthan, houses an interesting collection of sculptures, terracotta ware, paintings and also musical instruments.
Karni Mata temple - Or the “temple of rats” is a very famous temple situated at Deshnoke which is 30 km away from Bikaner. The temple is famous all over India for having 20,000 black rats that live in the temple and are revered. Many people visit this temple from far off places just to pay their respect to these rats and get their desires as reality. The temple witnesses a huge number of visitors and curious tourists from all over India just owning to the presence of these “rats”.
Evening at leisure
Overnight at Bikaner - Day 3
Departure from Bikaner
After breakfast, morning at leisure
Later departure by surface or as per flight / train schedule
Notes
Best time to visit - Oct. to Mid-March ... Extension recommended to Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Nagaur, Khimsar & other locations across Rajasthan
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