Bikaner- A Weekend Getaway from Delhi

All of us need a break from our routine lives and that’s why we plan for short holidays so that we can refresh our souls. If you are living in Delhi or nearby Delhi then you can plan a weekend trip very easily to the wonderful Bikaner city in Rajasthan. This amazing city dates back to the year 1486 and was founded by Rao Bika and now it is the fourth largest city that one can find in Rajasthan. It is just around 450 kilometers from Delhi and the trip can be easily planned by taking a car or catching a bus.

The things that you will love in Bikaner

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Even though it is a small city but you are simply going to love the architecture of this place that dates back to medieval times. The breath taking forts, beautiful temples, nearby markets and the cultural heritage of this place are simply irresistible. You can get the real Bikaneri Bhujiya at this place to satisfy your taste buds and it is not only loved in India but on a worldwide level. Don’t forget the camel ride while you are visiting Bikaner as it is one of the main attractions for all the tourists.

Must visit places in Bikaner

There are some fabulous places that you must explore in Bikaner like the Junagarh Fort, Karni Mata Temple, Prachina Museum, Shaheed Smarak, Government Museum, War Memeorial, Jain Temple, National Research Centre On Camel, Lalgarh Palace And Museum, Gajner Lake, Kote Gate, Lakshmi Nath Temple, Ganga Singh Museum and many other fabulous locations that will remind you of the great cultural heritage of the state of Rajasthan.

Climate in Bikaner

Being in the middle of Thar Desert the temperature can shoot up to 45 degrees during the day time in summer season, but the nights are a lot cooler with an average temperature of 25 to 28 degrees. In winters the temperature is somewhat between 5 degrees to 23 degrees. But this temperature won’t be a hurdle in your journey as you will simply fall in love with this beautiful place as soon as you will visit it. 

So depending on the season you should pack the necessary clothing and other stuff while heading towards Bikaner so that there are no hassles later on. (View Packages)

Point to keep in mind

There are many affordable hotels and guest houses in Bikaner, thus you will never face any issues related to booking. But during the peak vacation seasons it is always advisable to do the advance booking with the hotel that lies within your budget. There are many options for eating at nearby places where you can find small restaurants to finest dining arrangements as per your pocket. 

Thus Bikaner will undoubtedly prove to be the best weekend getaway from Delhi.