Introduction
Bikaner is a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan, capital of the district with the same name.
Neighbourhoods
Weather
Bikaner has one of the most extreme climates in India, though it is almost not affected by monsoon rains. It receives just about 240mm of rain a year, with all of it falling from late May to mid-September, peaking in July and August with around 80-90mm. Temperatures are only mild from December to February with 22-25 °C during the day and 8-11 °C at night. Nights have been known to drop below zero, but only just and only very rarely. May and June are the hottest months with average days of 41 °C, but the alltime high stands at 50 °C! Sometimes nights don't drop below 30 °C!
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Max | 22.6 °C | 25.9 °C | 31.9 °C | 37.8 °C | 41.8 °C | 41.7 °C | 38.4 °C | 36.6 °C | 36.8 °C | 35.9 °C | 30.5 °C | 24.7 °C |
| Avg Min | 6.6 °C | 9.7 °C | 15.8 °C | 22.1 °C | 27.2 °C | 29.3 °C | 28.1 °C | 26.8 °C | 25.3 °C | 20 °C | 12.6 °C | 7.5 °C |
| Rainfall | 5.5 mm | 9.1 mm | 6.4 mm | 11.3 mm | 16.1 mm | 32.9 mm | 87.4 mm | 78.5 mm | 39.9 mm | 9.9 mm | 1.8 mm | 2.9 mm |
| Rain Days | 1.1 | 1 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 3.4 | 2.4 | 6.1 | 7.1 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.5 |
Getting There
By Plane
By Train
The city has direct rail connections to Delhi, Mumbai, Kanpur, Agra, Jalandhar, Baroda, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Guwahati, Jaipur, Surat, Thiruvananthapuram, Chandigarh, Jammu and Ahmedabad.
By Car
By Bus
By Boat
Eat
Drink
Sleep
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Harasar Haveli | Harasar House, Near Karni Singh Stadium | hotel | - |
| Hotel Jaswant Bhawan | Daudsar house Alakh Sagar Road IInd entry to railway station | Hotel | - |
| Hotel Padmini Niwas | 148, Sadulganj | Hotel | 89 |
| Hotel Sagar | Lalgarh Palace Complex | hotel | 85 |
| Shri Ram Hotel | A-228 Sadul Ganj | Hotel | - |
| Vijay Guest House | Opposite Sophia School Jaipur Road | guesthouse | 87 |
| Vinayak Guest House | Near Junagarh Fort, Near Matagi Temple Old Ginani | Guesthouse | 90 |
| Vino Paying Guest House | Oppsite gopeshwar temple, Gangashar | Guesthouse | 83 |
| Youth Hostel Bikaner | A-228 Sadul Ganj | Hostel | - |
| Shanti House | New Well, Near City Kotwali Old City | GUESTHOUSE | - |
| Vinayak Guest House | Near Junagarh Fort Old Ginani | Guesthouse | 91 |
| SHRI RAM HERITAGE | A-228, Sardul Ganj, Rajasthan | Hotel | - |
| Hotel Shri Ram Haritage | A- 228 sadul ganj Near dungar collage near hotel dhola maru | Hotel | - |
| Ashiana Paying Guest House | C-187, Karni Nagar Lalgarh | GUESTHOUSE | - |
Budget
Mid-Range
Upscale
Work
Learn
Keep Connected
Internet
Phone
See also International Telephone Calls
Post
India Post is the national postal service of India, and on their website you find details about prices to send postcards, letters and parcels, both domestically and internationally. For most postcards to send internationally, it is better to visit the post office before writing on the card as you may need quite a few stamps. Parcels must be taken to a tailor, he will then sew it up in white linen. Make sure he seals it with red wax, otherwise the post office may refuse to send it or try to get you to pay them to do it. Sewing up a parcel should only cost 50rs to 200rs. In general, post offices are open from 10:00am to 1:00pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm in most bigger towns and cities, though there are regional variations and some might keep longer hours or be open during (part of) the weekend as well. Ask around.
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