Camel Festival: The most important festival, often known as the Bikaner festival too, happens to be the Camel Festival. The festival takes place in the month of January, and is started with a magnificent procession of camels as Bikaner boasts of some of the best racing camels in the region.
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Kolayat Festival: Celebrated on a full moon kartik poornima in November every year, the Kolayat festival is a reminder of the living traditions of ancient India. Also known as the Kapil Muni fair, the Kolayat festival is a festive event of great religious significance for the Hindus.
Pilgrims and tourists congregate at the venue of […]
Gangaur Festival: Gangaur festival celebrations light up rustic Bikaner during the Hindu month of chaitra that falls in the months of March-April. Gangaur festival welcomes spring in Rajasthan and Bikaner is among the main centers of Gangaur festivities. The term Gangaur derives its origin from the words ‘Gan’ and ‘Gauri’. Gan refers to Lord Shiva […]
The desert town of Bikaner founded in 1488 is a magnificent example of an ancient medieval town. Amidst the shimmering golden desert, Bikaner dazzles with royalty and is proud to present the desert festival in January. Other than known for the beautiful forts and architectural legacy, in the land of fairs and festivals Bikaner itself […]
Katariasar Village: Situated approximately 45 km from Bikaner, on the Jaipur road, is the Katariasar village. The village provides a window into the ethnic rural and cultural life of Rajasthan. The village has a rich wildlife around it, consisting of Chinkara, Desert fox, Rabbit, Peacock, Parrot, Pat, etc. this village is also famous for its […]
Kalibangan (205km): The extensive remains of the pre-Harappan and harroan civilization found at this are of immense interest to archeology enthusiasts.
Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum: It is the best Rajasthan museum, having one of the richest collections of terracotta ware, weapons miniature paintings of Bikaner school and coins. The exhibits are splendid masterpiece of Harappan civilization, Gupta and Kushan era and scriptures if the late classical time. The museum has a separate section displaying exclusive arts […]
The Suraj Pole or Sun Gate: It is the main entrance to the fort. Among the notable of these palaces are the exquisitely beautiful Chandra Mahal or the Moon Palaces with marvelous painting mirrors and carved marble panels, and the Phool Mahal or flower palace ornate with glass and mirror work. Other palaces worth visiting […]
Kolayatji (50km): A famous pilgrimage spot with a temple dedicated to Kapil Muni (saint) The temple is the venue for an annual fair held in the month of Kartik (oct-nov)when thousands of devotees gather in large number to take a sacred dip in the holy waters of the Kolayat lake on the full moon day. […]
Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary (32km): The lush foliage of woods on the Jaisalmer road is a heaven to nilgai chinkara, black buck, wild coar and folk of imperial sand grouse. The Gajner palace a summer retreat of the king stands on the bank of the lake and has been converted into a hotel.