6 Things to Do in Offbeat Bikaner
Bikaner is easily one of the prettiest cities in Rajasthan. But it is also a very subtle place and it emanates a casual, laidback aura. As a result, it often flies under the radar of most tourists who visit Rajasthan. But it is a place that must be explored. And if you do decide to pay it a visit, here are 6 things you could do to make your stay more fun in offbeat Bikaner.
Live the Royal Life!
If you haven’t lived in a palace hotel in Bikaner, then your Bikaner trip isn’t quite a Bikaner trip. Bikaner is famous for its royal palaces and castles. Most of these palaces are over 100 years old and have now been restored and turned into hotels. A few of these palatial hotels such as Narendra Bhawan Bikaner have been successfully modernized without affecting the old-world charm. The aura of the erstwhile kingdom is retained, and you feel like you are living in that era.
And as if that isn’t enough, the services and facilities provided at these palaces may trick you into believing that you are not just living in a kingdom, you are actually ‘the king’! these palace-turned-hotels are the best places to stay in Bikaner.
Watch Folk Artists Perform
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Rajasthani folk music and folk dance are a treat to your senses. These art forms are truly unique and original. And Bikaner has an abundance of folk artists. Moreover, it isn’t that difficult to find a folk show nearby. A lot of folk groups travel all through the year and the moment they find an audience, they are all set to perform. You may just catch one while on an evening stroll!
Visit the Junagarh Fort and the Rat Temple
The Karni Mata temple (also called the rat temple) is the sole temple in the world where you are welcomed by tens of thousands of rats, you feed them, take their blessings and lookout for a good omen in the form of a white rat!
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The Junagarh fort in Bikaner is an iconic structure and a symbol of grandeur and magnificence. Visiting the fort should be right at the top of your ‘to-do list’
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Go on a Desert Safari
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Camel rides across the desert give you a broader explanation of what life is like in the desert. The desert camel safari gives you the opportunity to experience Bikaner at its majestic best and you take back an experience of a lifetime.
Spend an Evening at Ratadi Talai
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Ratadi Talai is a small oasis that is about 45 minutes’ drive from the Narendra Bhawan. At the location, you get to witness a romantic sunset, have dinner out in the open under the resplendent moon and enjoy royal meals. What’s not to like about that?
While these 6 things would promisingly make your Bikaner trip a memorable one, there is a lot more to Bikaner than just that. It is a city that just keeps surprising you. And if you want to find out what more it has in store for you, pay it a visit and you’ll get to know that first-hand!
