Located in northwestern Rajasthan, Bikaner is a colorful city and an interesting tourist destination. Famous for its variety of sweet and savory, Bikaner has its own flavor and strong culture. Bikaner’s fairs and festivals attract thousands of people every year and the Pata Culture is a trademark of this city. The city is home to the Junagarh Fort and the Lalgarh Fort and annually hosts its own Camel Festival.

From Delhi to Bikaner: how to get there?

The journey from Delhi to Bikaner can be done by train or by road. The nearest airport is in Jodhpur, which is just over 4 hours away. If you are traveling from Delhi to Bikaner by road, you can travel via Shekawati or Jaipur. While the roads are smooth and unobstructed, Shekawati’s rural roads can seem troublesome. Although Jaipur is 6 1/2 hours away, you have a choice of better low cost airlines. There are low cost private buses running from Delhi to Bikaner and they are available in AC and Non AC options. If you are traveling in a large group, you can also hire private taxis which will cost more.

Bikaner Hotels – Available In Different Price Ranges

There are Heritage, Deluxe and Economy hotels available in Bikaner. Some Bikaner hotels are listed below according to their categories.

Bikaner Hotels – Heritage

These hotels are reconstructed from old fortresses and palaces and have a charm of their own. Some of the Heritage Bikaner hotels include:

Basant Vihar Palace, Bikaner – One of the most well-known Bikaner hotels, the Basant Vihar Palace is located 250 kilometers from the airport. The nearest train station is 3 kilometers away. The hotel has 21 rooms in total, of which 3 are luxury suites and 18 are regular rooms.

Amenities here include:

direct dial
Satellite television
Room service 24 hours
minibar
Refrigerator

There is a restaurant here that serves different cuisines apart from authentic Rajasthani cuisine.

Bhairon Vilas, Bikaner – The Bhairon Vilas is located right next to the Junagarh Fort. It has 18 rooms all divided into standard, deluxe cabins and suites. Some of the amenities include:

security locker
Foreign exchange
laundry service
internet connectivity
Camel and jeep safaris

The hotel’s restaurant offers Mughlai, North Indian and authentic Rajasthani dishes.

Hotel Bikaner – Deluxe

Hotel Bikaner Palace, Bikaner: This hotel has 48 rooms, of which 36 are double rooms, 4 single rooms and 8 suites in total. The hotel is centrally air conditioned with a large and sprawling lobby. Amenities include:

swimming pool
trip counter
Mall
Cafeteria

The hotel also has a conference room that can easily accommodate about 250 people.

Hotel Bikaner – Economy

Shri Ram Hotel, Bikaner – This hotel is recommended when traveling on a low budget. Rooms at this hotel are simple and available in Deluxe, Super Deluxe and Luxury Heritage Room categories.