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Bikaner Travel Info

HOW TO GET THERE
Air: The nearest airport is Jodhpur 235km
Rail: Bikaner is connected with Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bhatinda, kalka and Howarh (Culcutta)
Some important train connection are :
Kalka Express (Bikaner-Jodhpur);
Bikaner Express (Delhi Sarai Rohilla-Bikaner),
Chetak Express (Delhi-Sarai Rohila-
Bikaner Mail (Delhi Sarai Rohila-Bikaner)

Road
Bikaner is connected by road with the major cities of India.
Some important distance are : Delhi 456km Jaipur 334km, Jaisalmer 333 km

Shopping
Bikener has its own peculiar items, typical to this region; its articles made of camel and sheep, wool carpets and woolen items, wood and leather products. The Bikaneri Bhujia, Rasgulla and sweets are popular all over India. Shopping areas include inside Kot Gate, King Edwaed Memorial Road, Khadi Industries Institute, Station Road, urmil Trust at Junagarh Fort.

Banks
Bank of Rajasthan, Tel: 17646
Central Bank of India, Tel: 26984,
Central Cooperative Bank, Tel: 27073,
Punjab National Bank Tel: 27306,
United Commercial Bank, Tel : 23911;
State bank of Bikaner and Jaipur, Tel: 27368, 27034, 27148.