Travelogues of Bikaner. Plan your road trip to Bikaner. Road drive to bikaner in Rajasthan

Travel Planner/Pre-plan a Road trip

Planning a road trip. There are some essentials you have to consider carrying with you. We would recommend you to get your car serviced and checkd-up before a trip.

First Aid Equipment - Bandages, Soframycin(any antiseptic oinment), dettol/savlon, bandaid, scissors, Medication for diarrhea (Norflox TZ), Medication for vomitting (Domstal), ORS, Thermometer, mint toffees, Pain relief spray (Voilini/Moov), Nail cutter, Pain killer tablets (Disprin/Paracetamol), Oxymetazoline nasal spray to clear blocked nose.very common in hilly areas, A sealed surgical blade, a Packet of ear buds, Hand sanitizer, Pudin hara, Antacid and Eno pouches and any vital medicines that you are advised to have by the doctor.
Personal Documents - Photocopy of passport or id proof, driving licence, mediclaim or medical insurance papers original, maps, hotel addresses,
Vehicle Equipment - Pollution certificate, Original car RC,insurance, spare key, addressses of service centers of vehicle with tel nos, Brake assistance services details (if you are a member), clothes, spare car fuse, engine oil coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid.
Other Utilities (Recommended) - Wet tissues, Newspapers, torch, Car inverter, Puncture kit(tuless tyres), Insulation tapes, Car inflator (air pump), Knife, GPS, Towing rope, mseal, Quickfix(adhesive), Electrical wires, Screw diver set, Spanner set.
Personal - Spectacles, Camera, Camcorder, Clothes/Footwear according to the climate of the place you are visiting, Sunscreen, Moisturizer, Lip balm, Shampoo & Conditioner etc
Food - Water, Chocolates, Biscuits, Namkeens etc

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Route Map (Delhi - Bikaner)

Road driving directions from Delhi

Option 1

Distance - 451 kms
Highlight - Shortest route
Time - 9-10 hours
Road Drive Directions

Delhi ------Rewari -------- Narnaul --------- Khetri ------------ Charawa --------- Jhunjhunu --------- Fatehpur --------- Shri Dungargarh -------------- Bikaner

88kms 55kms 41kms 27kms 28kms 48kms 100kms 76kms

Option 2

Distance - 550 kms
Highlight - Best Roads
Time - 9-10 hours
Road Drive Directions

Delhi -------- Behror --------- Kotputli -------- Chandwaji --------- Sikar --------- Fatehpur -------- Shri Dungargarh ------------- Bikaner

133kms 24kms 64kms 110kms 53kms 100kms 76kms

Option 3

Distance - 505kms
Highlight - (Recommended)
Time - 9 to 10 hours
Road Drive Directions

New Delhi --------Dharuhera---------Behror--------Kotputli------Neem ka Thana-------Khandela -------Sikar-------Ratangarh--------Bikaner

70kms 60kms 24kms 46kms 35 kms 57kms 84kms 131kms

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Road driving directions from Mumbai to Bikaner

Option 1

Distance - 1255 kms, Can be done in 2 days (Mumbai - Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad - Bikaner)
Highlight -
Time - 2 days
Road Drive Directions

Mumbai --------Surat---------Vadodhara--------Modasa------Udaipur-------Beawar -------Nagaur-------Bikaner

288kms 149kms 155kms 157kms 216kms 159kms 131kms

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Food

Bikaner being located in the desert area lacks water and fresh green vegetables, hence their food is prepared to last long and re-heating is not required. Gram Flour is used generously in their delicacies like pakodi, Gatta ki subji, kadhi, etc. Bajra and corn are used in making rotis.

Bikaner is how ever famous for Rasagullas, Ghevar, Phirni, Rabri, Raj Bhog etc.

Festivals

Camel festival - January
Karni Mata Temple festival - during Navratra (March/April and Sept/Oct)
Kapil Muni Fair - Nov
Gangaur fair - March
Kite Flying Festival - April/May

Eat

KEM Road (Near the Railway station is the place to hang around)
There is a market named Bikaneri Bhujiya & Chai Patti - try all snacking there
Chappan Bhog(eating outlet) - try the bhujiyas and Raj Kachoris here.
Sankhla kulfi - Their kulfis are yummy.
Gallops - good food, but long waiting time.

Shopping

Bhujiyas, Pappads, Rasagullas.
The intricately carved jharokhas
Camel leather products like belts, wallets, bags etc
Rangi dupatta
Cotton sanganeri prints
Nokha quilts.
Flavoured Pans wrapped in colourful paper and digestives