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It can also be reached by road from Delhi via Shekawati or Jaipur. The highways are very good; however, the country roads in the Shekawati region can be a bit of a damper. The road from Jaipur, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur is the best road into town. Various tour operators and travel agencies offer chauffeured car-taxi services; these are charged on a per km, per day basis. You can plan to take one to arrive into the city or take one for sightseeing in and around the city. Getting around in Bikaner is only done using three wheeler autos, due to the fact that streets are too narrow (so that they are not clogged with sand in case of sandstorms, which are very frequent in summer) and busy for cars. These are very cheap and a day's hire shouldn't cost more than ₹250.

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What to Experience in Bikaner

28.0047673.300772 Jain Temple Bhandasar. An ornate two

Fortress

a large building with many windows and balconies

28.01319373.3155752 Hiralal, Opposite Bikaner Railway Station.

a large building with a red roof

28.03851473.3266731 Hotel Sagar, Lal Garh Palace

Bikaner Fort, Rajasthan, India

Cuisine

Taste of Bikaner...

For a foodie a visit to Bhujia Bazaar (yes Bikaner does have a market named on famous Bikaneri Bhujia) and Chai Patti is a must. You will just fall in love with the Kachoris and Samosas at Chai Patti. 28.04016973.33123 The Laxmi Niwas Palace, Dr. Karni Singhji Road, ☏ +91 151 2202777, reservation@laxminiwaspalace.com. 106 year old palace, which is the former residential palace of the king. 45 standard rooms and 15 suites, all air-conditioned and many of them have direct access to an open terrace. Indoor games like billiards and ping pong, WiFi, conference rooms, a bar and a swimming pool. Rajasthani folk singers/dancers perform at the palace every evening. They have pictures of the royal family with the relevant historical factoids on the hallway walls which can be very informative for those interested, and they also arrange 'Sand dune dinners' with cultural programs at a desert site nearby. From ₹7500 to ₹28000. 4. RTDC, Dhola Maru- It is a government guest house, contact number- 0151-2529621

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Essential Information

Getting There

Multiple Options

There are daily flights from Delhi and Jaipur among others. Bikaner can be reached by train from Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai, Agra and other major Indian towns. It can also be reached by road from Delhi via Shekawati or Jaipur. The highways are very good; however, the country roads in the Shekawati region can be a bit of a damper. The road from Jaipur, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur is the best road into town. Various tour operators and travel agencies offer chauffeured car-taxi services; these are charged on a per km, per day basis. You can plan to take one to arrive into the city or take one for sightseeing in and around the city. There are many car rental services in Delhi which can provide chauffeur-driven cars to Bikaner. Getting around in Bikaner is only done using three wheeler autos, due to the fact that streets are too narrow (so that they are not clogged with sand in case of sandstorms, which are very frequent in summer) and busy for cars....

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Getting Around & Staying

Getting Around

Getting around in Bikaner is only done using three wheeler autos, due to the fact that streets are too narrow (so that they are not clogged with sand in case of sandstorms, which are very frequent in summer) and busy for cars. These are very cheap and a day's hire shouldn't cost more than ₹250. For a foodie a visit to Bhujia Bazaar (yes Bikaner does have a market named on famous Bikaneri Bhujia) and Chai Patti is a must. You will just fall in love with the Kachoris and Samosas at Chai Patti. 28.04016973.33123 The Laxmi Niwas Palace, Dr. Karni Singhji Road, ☏ +91 151 2202777, reservation@laxminiwaspalace.com. 106 year old palace, which is the former residential palace of the king. 45 standard rooms and 15 suites, all air-conditioned and many of them have direct access to an open terrace. Indoor games like billiards and ping pong, WiFi, conference rooms, a bar and a swimming pool. Rajasthani folk singers/dancers perform at the palace every evening.

Where to Stay

28.04016973.33123 The Laxmi Niwas Palace, Dr. Karni Singhji Road, ☏ +91 151 2202777, reservation@laxminiwaspalace.com. 106 year old palace, which is the former residential palace of the king. 45 standard rooms and 15 suites, all air-conditioned and many of them have direct access to an open terrace. Indoor games like billiards and ping pong, WiFi, conference rooms, a bar and a swimming pool. Rajasthani folk singers/dancers perform at the palace every evening. They have pictures of the royal family with the relevant historical factoids on the hallway walls which can be very informative for those interested, and they also arrange 'Sand dune dinners' with cultural programs at a desert site nearby. From ₹7500 to ₹28000. 4. RTDC, Dhola Maru- It is a government guest house, contact number- 0151-2529621

Money & Budget

For a foodie a visit to Bhujia Bazaar (yes Bikaner does have a market named on famous Bikaneri Bhujia) and Chai Patti is a must. You will just fall in love with the Kachoris and Samosas at Chai Patti. 28.04016973.33123 The Laxmi Niwas Palace, Dr. Karni Singhji Road, ☏ +91 151 2202777, reservation@laxminiwaspalace.com. 106 year old palace, which is the former residential palace of the king. 45 standard rooms and 15 suites, all air-conditioned and many of them have direct access to an open terrace. Indoor games like billiards and ping pong, WiFi, conference rooms, a bar and a swimming pool. Rajasthani folk singers/dancers perform at the palace every evening.

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