Bikaner Full Day Sightseeing with Bhandeshwari Jain Temple and Lunch

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About this activity

Hope on a great expedition that unfurls the decades old history of the city of Bikaner, perfectly preserved within its heritage buildings. Visit the famous Karni Mata Temple, Bhandeshwari Jain Temple, Sri Laxmi Nath, Junagarh Fort, Devi Kund, and the Sadul Singh Museum.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: GeTS Holidays

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Adults (5–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Taxes
Included: Water
Included: Professional guide
Included: Lunch
Included: 3-course lunch (Veg)
Included: Transport by private vehicle

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

20 min

In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel for a full day sightseeing tour of Bikaner. After getting into your private AC vehicle, you will be driven to the first stoppage of the tour- the Karni Mata Temple. The temple is made in honor of Mata Karni, who prayed before Yama, the god of death and got all her son’s reincarnated as a rat, as a boon from the deity.
Jain Temple Bhandasar

20 min

Then visit the famous Bhandeshwari Jain Temple, built by a Jain merchant named Bhanda Shah in honor of 23rd Jain Tirthankar, Parsvanathji in the 15th century. Take your time to admire the three-storied monuments made out of red sandstone featuring wall paintings, gold leaf paintings, carvings, Usta art and rich mirror work
Shri Laxminath Temple

20 min

After this magical encounter, head towards the Shri Laxminath Temple made in honor of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi. Embellished with beautiful art work in silver, the courtyard of the towering structure becomes alive during festivals like Janmashtami, Nirjala Ekadashi, Ramnavami, Diwali and Geeta Jayanti.
Junagarh Fort (Bikaner Fort)

2 hours Admission included

Junagarh Fort, the next stoppage of the tour holds great surprises for you with its decades old history. Before the Junagarh Fort, an old stone fort existed in the city built by Rao Bika in 1478. In 1589, the construction of the current structure kicked off under the reign of Raja Rai Singh of Bikaner. The fort premises comprises well built palaces and temples, made out of marble and red sandstone, that speaks of the architectural expertise of the bygone era. Also treat your eyeballs to some exquisite items including manuscripts, miniature paintings, royal costumes, jewels, farmans (royal orders), costumes, portrait galleries, enamelware, headgear and dresses of deities, silver, palanquins, howdahs and war drums, kept at display at the Junagarh Fort Museum.
Stop 5

30 min Admission not included

The next point of attraction, the Devi Kund is a royal crematorium featuring elegantly built chhatris (cenotaphs) that narrate stories of the bravery and chivalry of the deceased members of the Bikaji Dynasty. While the Chhatris dedicated to the royal rulers are built in white with their names engraved on a stone slab placed positioned vertically in the middle, those dedicated to the royal wives feature a horizontal placed plaque with footprints. You can even find few cenotaphs dedicated to the royal children who met premature death. Each of these cenotaphs is a masterpiece of architectural excellence.
Sadul Singh Museum

30 min Admission not included

The tour enters into it’s final stage with a visit to the Sadul Singh Museum. Housed within the Lalgarh Palace, the Museum exhibits an extensive range of rare artefacts, hunting trophies and Georgian paintings. The museum is made in honor of the Great Kings of Bikaner namely, Maharaja Ganga Singh, Sadul Singh and Karni Singh.

After the tour ends, you will be dropped back at your hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Kochar's Hotel Marudhar Heritage
OYO 26824 Shagun Palace
OYO 19527 Hotel Babu Heritage
Hotel Bikaner Haveli
Hotel Babu Palace
Hotel Desert Winds
The Lallgarh Palace - A Heritage Palace Hotel
Hotel Harasar Haveli
Hotel Bikalal
Hotel Sagar
Hotel Bhairon Vilas
Hotel Heeralal Bikaner

and 29 more pickup points

Departure form Hotel and Railway station

Using your ticket

A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking