Bikaner boasts of its past – from the times of Maharajas to the British raj and the culture that exceeds both of them – which it has preserved to this day. Situated in the northern region of Rajasthan, the city enjoys a unique place in the state given its ancient glory depicted through palaces and forts made of red sandstone and captivating geography. The city is also called ‘Camel Country’ owing to some of the world’s best riding camels found there.
If ancient architecture, camels and glittering sand dunes interest you or want to figure out why there are so many rats in a temple, Bikaner is calling you. Precisely, for delegates, the places of interest to explore after the completion of events include Junagarh Fort, National Research Centre on Camel, Rampuria Haveli, Lalgarh Palace and Museum, Laxmi Niwas Palace, Deshnok Karni Mata Temple, Gajner Palace and Lake, Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary, Rajasthan State Archives, Horse Ecotourism, etc.
The city is well-connected to other parts of Rajasthan and major cities of India by air, rail and road. Jodhpur Airport is the nearest airport which is located at a distance of 253 away from the city. Bikaner Junction and Lalgarh Railway Station, both of which are in the city premises, connect Bikaner to other cities of Rajasthan and rest of the country. Buses to and from Delhi, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Jaipur, and other cities offer regular services. Bikaner is about 251 kilometres away from Jodhpur and about 461 kilometres via NH11 from Delhi.