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Favorite thing: We really enjoyed the absence of touts in Bikaner. Or maybe they just never found us. The local people are however really helpful in regards to finding directions etc. They did not understand much English, but that did not pose a huge problem. Hand signs seemed to suffice.
And their wonderful smiles showed us that we were welcome in their desert city. We saw no other Western tourists on our visit.
The photo is of Tofi- our self -appointed guide.He was knowledgable, and a pleasure to be with. We enjoyed his company- and never felt that he was just after money. He seemed to just enjoy meeting people from another country, and plied us with all sorts of questions.
Updated Apr 15, 2009
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Favorite thing: I have placed this tip in"general" because I am not too sure where else to place it!
Internet is available at Cyber City (220-9229), Himtasar House, 52 Sadul Ganj in the east side of the city, New Horizons (220-78706) Biscuit Gali)
Net Yuppies (220-9048), on Kern Rd behind Natraj. New Horizon on Station Raod behind the Amber Restaurant has good facilities. Most places charge Rs 20 or Rs 25 per hour.
Money
You can change money at the State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur (254-4361), opposite the fort’s entrance. Bank of Baroda (254-54530, changes cash and currency (Mon-Fri 10 am-3pm, Sat 10 am-12noon).
Information
The Rajasthan Tourist Office (254-4125), at the Hotel Dhola Maru, near Pooran Singh Circle, is helpful (daily except Sun 10 am to 5 pm) and can arranges car rentals and camel safaris. They have a list of recommended local doctors. They can arrange a tour of Deshnok to go to the Karni Mata Temple or to the Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary for Rs 400 per person. There is a Tourist Office at Suraj Pol, the main entrance of Junagarh Fort (9 am to 6 pm).
Updated Feb 12, 2009
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I have placed this tip in"general" because I am not too sure where else to place it!Internet is available at Cyber City (220-9229), Himtasar House, 52 Sadul...
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Q: Hi, Can any one advise good budget hotel for a couple with a 4 yr. child in bikaner??
A: You are welcome in India and i don't know about your actiual budget.You can stay in Padmani Palace in Bikaner this is very good hotel with Garden for Sunsuine for your...
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