Is Bikaner worth seeing while travelling to Rajasthan

fimani · Oct 20th, 2009, 18:01

Hi ,

We are planning a trip to Rajasthan in December. We have two kids (4 yrs, 8 yrs) travelling along with us.

We plan to visit Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and go back to Delhi.

We are staying

3 nights in Jaipur

2 nights in Jodhpur

1 night in Khuri (@ Mr. Badal Singh's residence)

1 night in Jaisalmer

then to Delhi.

I am confused if I should be visiting Bikaner or not? (i.e. Jaisalmer to Bikaner and then Delhi).

Wanted to get advice is Bikaner worth stopping at OR not?

Regards,
Fatema.

rathee · Oct 21st, 2009, 13:15

I think the junagarh fort in Bikaner is very beautiful, worth visiting.

Indizen · Oct 21st, 2009, 15:05

The Junagarh Fort and Lalgarh Palace are worth seeing. Plus the route via Bikaner back to Delhi avoids going back via Jodhpur and Jaipur.

delhiwala · Oct 21st, 2009, 16:55

Karni Mata Temple with huge number of rats is also an attraction.....

Eopperman · Oct 21st, 2009, 17:09

Thinking of your 2 kids, there might not be much to do and see in Bikaner (apart from the Rat Temple in Desknok outside of Bikaner). Why not spend another day in Jaiselmer and do a camel safari - you could even stay overnight in the desert. That should be a highlight for the kids.

Helena3 · Oct 22nd, 2009, 02:30

One plus point about Bikaner is that there aren't many tourists ... so no touts to hassle you! (So in that respect it is subtly different to Jaisalmer).

I preferred the fort at Jaisalmer (a living working place rather than one in pristine condition just for the guided tour).

The people in Bikaner are so helpful and friendly. Huge police and army presence so very safe too!

There is a camel research centre there too. You only need to be there in the evening when they bring the 300 camels home. During the day there isn't really much to see. try the milk or ice cream.

I can still remember the smell of the rat temple!!! Gross!

camelgirl · Oct 22nd, 2009, 03:42

Because you are travelling with young children I would take a pass on Bikiner. My husband and I enjoyed visting all the places mentioned already, and I think the Fort was extraordinary, but your kids probably won't need to see another Fort, as the one in Jaisalmer is excellent.

I would add a day in Jaisalmer and do a small camel safari--as suggested. Even though it's got a lot of tourists, it's because it's a great place!!

And the Deshnok rat temple is interesting for 10 minutes--too far to go just for that. As Helene said, I also found the smell horrible though I'm glad I went to such an unusual temple.

Just my opinion

fimani · Oct 25th, 2009, 10:36

thanks for the replies. We are planning to do the camel safari @ Khuri.

Oct 20th, 2009, 18:01	#1
fimani Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: bangalore Posts: 3	Is Bikaner worth seeing while travelling to Rajasthan Hi , We are planning a trip to Rajasthan in December. We have two kids (4 yrs, 8 yrs) travelling along with us. We plan to visit Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and go back to Delhi. We are staying 3 nights in Jaipur 2 nights in Jodhpur 1 night in Khuri (@ Mr. Badal Singh's residence) 1 night in Jaisalmer then to Delhi. I am confused if I should be visiting Bikaner or not? (i.e. Jaisalmer to Bikaner and then Delhi). Wanted to get advice is Bikaner worth stopping at OR not? Regards, Fatema.

Oct 21st, 2009, 16:55	#4
delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,817	Karni Mata Temple with huge number of rats is also an attraction..... __________________ Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone. - The Dhammapada

Oct 22nd, 2009, 03:42	#7
camelgirl 10 year Visa okee dokee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Swannanoa NC usa Posts: 2,046	Bikiner Because you are travelling with young children I would take a pass on Bikiner. My husband and I enjoyed visting all the places mentioned already, and I think the Fort was extraordinary, but your kids probably won't need to see another Fort, as the one in Jaisalmer is excellent. I would add a day in Jaisalmer and do a small camel safari--as suggested. Even though it's got a lot of tourists, it's because it's a great place!! And the Deshnok rat temple is interesting for 10 minutes--too far to go just for that. As Helene said, I also found the smell horrible though I'm glad I went to such an unusual temple. Just my opinion __________________ My selected India photos http://www.indiamike.com/photopost/s...r/7030/cat/500

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fimani Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: bangalore Posts: 3	thanks for the replies. We are planning to do the camel safari @ Khuri.