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  About Bikaner

Almost every city in Rajasthan must be on your travel list. Bikaner is another top-rated tourist destination in the state that you must visit. It is located in the midst of Thar Desert and is a paradise for every traveller who wants to blend in with the culture. The sand dunes, palaces, forts, camel rides will leave you mesmerized. Desert safari is quite popular in Bikaner since it's in the desert. Bikaner is also quite popular for hosting the International Camel Festival that has tourists buzzing in from all around the world.

Junagarh Fort is one of the major tourist attractions in Bikaner. The fort is built in the Thar Desert instead of a hill. You will be mesmerized by the intricate carvings and designs on the walls of the fort. Lallgarh palace yet another attraction you must not miss. Built in 1902 and 1926 for the Maharaja of Bikaner, the architecture showcases a blend of Rajput, Mughal and European styles. It was built during the British era.

Rampuriya Haveli is highly recommended, and you won't regret visiting it. Rajasthan is known for their lavish havelis, palaces and the intricate work that comes with it. Gajner Palace is a lakeside palace, which is also in the middle of Thar Desert and is adjacent to a sanctuary. Not only is there free Wi-Fi at the property but you'll also find beautiful gardens in the palace. You can even book a hotel room here for a royal stay experience.

The Laxminath Temple, built in 1488, is one of the oldest temples in Bikaner. Devotees of Lord Vishnu and Laxmi come from all over the country to offer their prayers. You can also opt for a desert safari to go sightseeing. Kote Gate is the place for you to go if you feel like going on a shopping spree. There are also a lot of temples in the city where you can either offer your prayers or find solitude in the aura and ambience of the temples. You can also visit the Bikaner Camel Festival, which goes on for two days. While you're at it, ensure to take in all the rich culture of the city and try traditional, authentic Rajasthani food. The night sky in Bikaner will leave you overwhelmed, especially if you are literally sleeping under the stars. See if you can find any camps or tents to stay in for a wonderful experience.

Best Time to Visit

November to February is considered as the best time to visit Bikaner or any other city in Rajasthan for that matter. This is when the city experiences winter, and it is quite pleasant. Evenings, nights and mornings can be quite chilly but the afternoons will be pleasant. It's the best time to go sightseeing or plan any outdoor activity that you have added to your itinerary. July to September is when it rains in Bikaner. Though the city does not experience heavy rainfall, the weather becomes hot and humid during monsoon. Summers are challenging to cope with but booking a hotel in Bikaner is cheap. The weather gets really hot, so much that you will not be able to step out of your rooms. The city also experiences dust storms.

Places to Visit

Bikaner, like every other city in Rajasthan, has a lot of palaces, forts and temples. The Junagarh Fort, which is built in the desert instead of a hill, is one of the major attractions of the city. It is the architecture and intricate designs of the fort that makes it so special. The Karni Mata temple is also very popular, and the devotees here share a very special bond with rats. The temple is built with white marble and looks beautiful.

Book a hotel room at Bikaner’s Laxmi Vilas Palace to experience utmost royalty. Staying here for just one night will also add a lot of glamour to your holiday. The 5-star hotel also offers a lot of extra-curricular activities that you can opt for. Visit the Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary to satiate the wildlife photographer in yourself. You can also visit the Lallgarh palace and Rampuriya Haveli to be amazed by the sheer architecture. You will also have a sense of deep appreciation for everyone who has put in their best efforts to construct such a marvel.

You'll grow more curious about the camel, their behaviour, species and a lot more while you are in Rajasthan. The Nation Research Centre on Camel is one place that will welcome all of your doubts and clear them. You will know more about the different breeds of camels and their behaviour. If you are in the city in January, make sure you attend the Camel Festival in the city. You'll even get to see camels performing, and it is a treat to the eyes.

Kote Gate, Station Road market and the streets of Bikaner, in general, are great to stop and shop. You'll find several handcrafted clothes, footwear, accessories and much more to take back home. Sursagar Lake has gained a lot of tourist attraction and instructions to dig it out were given during Maharaja Sur Singh's reign. It's the perfect picnic spot and has been maintained well ever since it was dug out. It was made to curb water shortage.

Things to do in the City

A desert safari is a must when you visit Bikaner since it is right in the middle of the Thar desert. You can even walk on the sand if you are wearing the proper footwear and if that's what you wish to do. Make sure your tour guide or whoever is in control of your camel approves of it. Find camping trips and sleep under the stars for a night. The sky will look so surreal, you'll feel overwhelmed. Not to mention, the air that you breathe will so clean you will feel slightly lucky.

Visit most of the palaces and forts. Bikaner is a treat for all you photographers out there. You can capture nature at its best along with the forts and palaces. Attend the Camel Festival, learn more about camels and make sure you also try the traditional food that the city has to offer. Rajasthani food is a delight and a gastronomic experience that will stay with you for a very long time. You will experience a royal feast if you are staying at a luxurious hotel. You can also try cuisines at local restaurants, and it won't disappoint you. Go shopping at the streets of Bikaner or the Kote Gate. You will find a lot of handcrafted clothes and jewellery. You can also buy souvenirs that you will take back home.

Foods and Restaurant

Feast on pyaaz kachoris near the Karni Mata temple or daal-pyaaz kachoris. You can also try the Sev-tamatar sabzi or mangodi. You can enjoy these delicious dishes with different types of chutneys. If you are looking for a lavish dining experience, do stop at Gallops or Laxmi Niwas Palace. You will love the ambience, the hospitality and the food. If you think rasgullas from Bengal and Orissa are the best ones you've had, you have to try the Bikaneri Rasgulla at Chappan Bhog in Bikaner. It's one of the oldest places in the Rani Bazaar area, and you must also try their special raaj kachori. Bikaner is also famous for Bikaner Bhujia; you can pack some of these and take it back home, too.

Ghevar is a very popular Rajasthani sweet, and you must try it at least once. Gatte Ki Sabzi is a popular Rajasthani dish that you must try in Bikaner. You can't experience the whole of Rajasthan without the Rajasthani thali. For all you non-vegetarians out there, you can try the Laal Maas at Heeralal Restaurant. Spend your evening binging on chai and pakoras from local stalls. It is one of the best ways to spend your evening, whether you are with your family or alone or with your friends, for that matter. You'll even find healthy options in the city if you are concerned about maintaining your diet, but we suggest you cheat on your diet for a few days, till you are here.

How to reach the City (Transportation)

By Air

The nearest airport is Jodhpur airport, which is approximately 5 hours away by road. Jodhpur airport is well-connected with other cities, and the flight connectivity to all domestic routes is convenient. You will, however, have to take a bus or taxi from the airport to reach Bikaner. You'll get cheap flight tickets to Jodhpur depending on whether it is peak season or not.

By Rail

Bikaner Junction and Lalgarh Railway junction is only 6 km away from the city, and both of these stations are connected well with other major cities like Jaipur, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai and a couple of others. The train is the most convenient and comfortable option to travel to Bikaner.

By Road

The bus services to and from Bikaner are frequent and as per your convenience, too. The roads are quite smooth, and you won't have to worry about a bumpy ride all the way back home or to Bikaner.

 About Air India

Air India was the first Indian airline that went by the name Tata Airways when it was launched. Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata launched it in 1932 in Karachi. The first flight was from Karachi to Mumbai and then to Chennai. The airline became a public limited company after World War II, under the name Air India. In 1948, a Lockheed Constellation L-749A called the Malabar Princess landed in London Heathrow from Bombay, which was the airline's first international flight. Air India got its first Boeing 707-420 and became the first Asian airline to enter the Jet Age. It launched services to New York in 1960. It took delivery of its first Boeing 747-200B in 1971 and named it Emperor Ashoka. It acquired its first Airbus A310-300 in 1986 and Boeing 747-400 in 1993 which was named Konark later. The airline also operated its first non-stop flight between New York and Delhi during this year. In 2007, Air India merged with Indian Airlines under Air India Limited. They acquired their first Boeing 777 that year. Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is Air India's main hub. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai is the secondary hub. Chennai International Airport, Cochin International Airport, Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad and Trivandrum International Airport are its focus cities domestically.

Air India made Frankfurt Airport its international hub in 2009 for onward connections to the United States of America from India. Still, they had to shut it down because of high operating costs. In 2010, Air India decided to open a new hub for its international flights in Dubai. The airline's financial growth has been a topic of conversation for decades. For years, there were debates around the privatisation of Air India, but the Government of India refused to go ahead with it. When it did decide to hand over responsibility to private companies, no one came forward. Air India launched its low-cost airline, Air India Express, a couple of years back that majorly flew to countries in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Despite suffering losses in the market and going through a lot of ups and downs, the airline is functioning since it is the national carrier.

Air India has also gone through a lot of modifications with its brand logo and mascot. The Maharajah is the main mascot of the airline and was created by Bobby Kooka, the commercial director of Air India then and Umesh Rao, who was an artist with J Walter Thompson Limited in 1946. The mascot was given a makeover in 2015, and the airline decided to go with a younger version of Maharajah. Since India's colour scheme is red and white, the airline's logo also incorporates the same in its logo. The name of the airline is written in Hindi and English in red. The first logo of the airline was a centaur shooting an arrow in a circle which represented the wheel of Konark. However, the airline decided to give its logo a makeover in 2007, which was a flying swan with the wheel of Konark in it.

Fleet Size of Air India

Air India had started its operations with a de Havilland Puss Moth aircraft back in 1932. It inducted its first Boeing 707-420 later on and named it Gauri Shankar. It became the first Asian airline to add a jet aircraft in its fleet. Since it is the oldest airline in the country, it has both Boeing and Airbus aircraft in its fleet. It inducted its first Boeing 747-400 in 1993 and named it Konark. The airline inducted its first Airbus A320-200 aircraft in 1989 which now covers both domestic and international short hauls. The airline has a total of 70 Airbus aircraft including one A320 Classic, 4 A320ceo, 19 A319 aircraft, 20 A321, 5 A320ceo (Single Configuration), 27 A320neo and 3 A319 (Single Configuration). It has a total of 172 narrow-body aircraft and 49 wide-body aircraft. Air India uses one of the five Boeing 747-400s as VIP flights. Air India grounded its last Airbus A320 classic fleet in 2019, and the last flight flew from Delhi to Mumbai.

Air India had also sold five of its Boeing 777-200LR aircraft to Etihad Airways in 2013 to make up for its financial losses. The airline also had plans to introduce long flights to Seattle, Los Angeles and San Francisco but had to cancel, owing to weak demand and high fuel prices.

Baggage Allowance

Air India has certain baggage allowance rules and regulations that every passenger must follow. As per Air India's baggage allowance rules, you cannot carry cabin luggage that exceeds 8 kg, and your check-in luggage cannot exceed 20 kg. If you are flying internationally and if you are a premium club member, you will be allowed up to 40 kg of baggage. Even if you are ready to pay extra, your hand baggage cannot exceed 10 kg. First Class passengers are allowed a maximum of 40 kg baggage while Business Class passengers can only carry 35 kg. If you are travelling by the Economy Class, your baggage cannot exceed 25 kg. However, if you have an infant travelling with you, an extra 10 kg baggage allowance is offered by the airline. Make sure you inform the airline staff well in advance if your luggage is going to exceed the allowed weight. The airline has also made web check-in quite convenient for its passengers. You can either log in to the website and get it done, or you can get in touch with the call centre. The executives will help you get your web check-in done. It is best to get your web check-in done in advance, so you get to pick the right seat instead of settling for something chosen by the staff at the airport.

In-flight Services

Air India's First Class is royalty and luxury personified. The seats recline up to 180-degree, and the interiors are a sight for sore eyes. In addition to the ultra-comfortable seating, Air India's in-flight services are extremely efficient, and the best part is that the first-class cabin only seats 12 passengers. You can order your favourite cocktails and cuisines that are a treat to your taste buds. You can also do all of your duty-free shopping onboard. The first-class and business class cabins are also equipped with the Thales i3000 in-flight entertainment system. You can access five channels in Hindi and English. You can also browse through Air India's in-flight magazine called Shubh Yatra. First Class and Business Class passengers can also access the Maharaja Lounge. Business-class passengers are treated to plush seats and lip-smacking entrees that are accompanied with wine. You also get an exclusive check-in and lounge facility. Don't fret if you are not travelling by the premium class. Economy class passengers have complimentary refreshments and meals on all of their flights. You will also get complimentary liquor or wine on the international flights. The airline staff makes sure that passengers have a great time during their journey.

Popular Routes and Top Cities for Air India

Air India connects to various domestic and international routes daily. Since it is one of the oldest and the first airlines, it connects to more cities domestically and internationally. It connects to approximately 102 destinations like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and so on. It also flies to international destinations that cover the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Air India has frequent flights running to other destinations and makes sure you have had a great journey as well. Do make sure that you get your web check-in done well in advance.

Why Travel by Air India?

Air India is the national airline and has been in the airline industry since 1932. The airline makes sure that you have had a comfortable journey and seldom leaves any room for complaints. It has maintained its legacy of making sure that every passenger gets a royal treatment. It is also one of the very few airlines in the country that offers first-class flights to its passengers. You can check Air India's flight schedule and your flight status on their website. Even if you cannot access the website for some reason, you will certainly get updates and messages from the airline regarding the same. It also makes web check-in quite easy for its passengers. The staff is well-equipped to solve any grievances or requests put forth by passengers. You can book an Air India flight from the website. You can also get in touch with your travel agent and get them to book the ticket for you. It would be best if you experienced the royal treatment and luxury of being Air India's first-class passenger at least once in your life. The airline has come a long way and continues to give its passengers the best services and experience. The airline also makes sure that the flights run on time.