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Bikaner is a city in Rajasthan, located amidst the Thar Desert. After experiencing the lifestyle in an arid region, if you are seeking suggestions to visit places near Bikaner, here is the list-

Jaipur

Also known as Pink City, Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan and an important tourist destination. The city is a home to many forts and fortress of the Royal era of India. Amer Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Jal Mahal, etc. are some of the unforgettable sights in Jaipur.

Distance between Bikaner and Jaipur: 342 kilometers, 5.5 hours drive

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Ajmer

Ajmer is a small town in the Rajasthan state of India. The main attraction of this place is the Ajmer Sharif Dargah built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. People from across the country have a faith in this place and mostly visit Ajmer because of their religious sentiments. Another important site around this city is Nareli Jain temple.

Distance between Bikaner and Ajmer: 270 kilometers, 5.5 hours drive

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Nagaur

Nagaur is a district in Rajasthan, especially famous for the annual cattle festival held in the month of January/February. Well, there is more to this place and some of the great sites include-

• Nagaur Fort
• Kunjal Mata temple
• Ramdevra Mandir
• Ajmeri Gate
• Cenotaph of ruler Amar Singh

Distance between Bikaner and Nagaur: 117 kilometers, 2.5 hours drive

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Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer was a trading center and princely state in Rajasthan during the 18th and 19th century. The Thar Desert encapsulates the city and because of the desert, Jaisalmer is also known as the Golden city. The main attraction in the city of Jaisalmer is the Jaisalmer Fort, the hilltop citadel, the Maharaja’s palace and the Jain temples.

Distance between Bikaner and Jaisalmer: 330 kilometers, 6 hours drive

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Delhi

Delhi is the capital territory of India. The city has been the capital town since the Mughal era and displays their architecture all around. Some of the places to visit on your Delhi tour include Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, Jama Masjid, Lotus Temple, etc.

You can find star rated restaurants to eat in Delhi, but stop at Chandni Chowk and Lajpat Nagar and taste some local delicacies.

Distance between Bikaner and Delhi: 514 kilometers, 8.5 hours drive

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Also known as Bezawada, Vijayawada is famous for its mangoes. It is the third largest metropolis of Andhra Pradesh and located on the banks of rivers Krishna and Budameru. The city is easily accessible via air, railways, and roadways. Let’s discuss in detail.

Reaching Vijayawada by air

Vijayawada has its own international airport connected with major cities of India and the world. The airport is about 20 kilometers far from the city center. You can easily get a taxi from Vijayawada airport to reach your destination.

Please note, the Vijayawada airport was promoted to the international category only in 2017. Hence, the airport might lack connectivity with many foreign cities.

Reaching Vijayawada by train

There are regular trains from major cities of India to Vijayawada Junction railway station. It is one of the busiest railway stations of the country connecting the edges of the Indian subcontinent. From the railway station, you can take public transport like auto-rickshaw or private taxi to your stay.

Interesting Fact: Vijayawada is the first Indian city to plan a light rail.

Reaching Vijayawada by road

You can easily get state-run and private buses in luxury and semi-luxury categories to reach Vijayawada. Pandit Nehru Bus terminal and Autonagar Bus terminal are the important bus depots of the city. Even the Volvo buses run from Hyderabad connecting Vijayawada and other cities of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

You can also self-drive or ride a private taxi from your city to Vijayawada as the road is smooth and well connected.

Please note, the locals predominantly speak Telugu and are less familiar with English or Hindi. If your travel requires interaction with the natives, you can keep language translation apps on your phone or prefer private transportation.

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Dalhousie is a beautiful hill-station and a summer retreat in the Himachal Pradesh state of India. On your Dalhousie trip, you can also visit the following cities, which are at an approachable distance from Dalhousie.

Jalandhar

Homing centuries-old Devi Talab Mandir, Jalandhar is located in the Punjab state of India. There are many sacred sites in this city. Some interesting places to visit are-

• Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi
• Science city
• Jang-e-Azadi Memorial
• St. Mary’s Cathedral

Distance between Dalhousie and Jalandhar: 192 kilometers, 4.5 hours drive

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Dharamshala

Dharamshala is a beautiful city in the Himachal Pradesh state of India, surrounded by cedar forest. The city is also known for being a home to Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile. Some serene sites in this location include Chintpurni– a Hindu temple, St. John Church, Dal Lake, to name a few.

Distance between Dalhousie and Dharamshala: 117 kilometers, 3.5 hours drive

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Pathankot

Pathankot is an important city in the Punjab state of India. It is majorly an education hub for the neighbouring states of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. Pathankot is also holds historical importance due to archeological findings from the Mughal era. Some of the interesting sites in Pathankot are-

• Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple
• Pracheen Shiv Mandir
• Shahpurkandi fort

Distance between Dalhousie and Pathankot: 83 kilometers, 2.5 hours drive

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Chandigarh

Chandigarh is a capital city of two states of India- Punjab and Haryana. The city is extremely well planned and peaceful. Some of the great sites of this city include-

• Capitol complex and open hand monument
• International Dolls Museum
• Shantikunj Park
• Sukhna Lake
• Nada Sahib

To know more about the International Dolls Museum, click here.

Distance between Dalhousie and Chandigarh: 302 kilometers, 6.5 hours drive

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Amritsar

The Golden Temple of Amritsar, a holy gurudwara or the Sikhs place of worship is famous all over the world. Well, not only the Golden Temple but the city homes to a number of mesmerizing sites. Some of them are-

• Jallianwala Bagh
• Wagah-Attari border ceremony
• Akal Takht
• Partition museum

Distance between Dalhousie and Amritsar: 198 kilometers, 4.5 hours drive

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Calicut, also known as Kozhikode is a coastal town in the Kerala state of India. On your trip, if you have time, you can also visit these amazing places near Calicut.

Kochi

Kochi is also known as Cochin and is a coastal town of Kerala state. It has been a port since 1341. Some of the popular sites in Kochi include-

• Ernakulam Shiva temple
• Hill Palace
• Indian Naval Maritime Museum
• Antique Museum
• Kochi Fort

Distance between Calicut and Kochi: 180 kilometers, 5 hours drive

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Ooty

Ooty is also known as Udhagamandalam and is a popular hill station in Tamilnadu. The popular sites in Ooty include-

• Government rose garden
• St. Stephen’s church
• Mukurthi National Park
• Botanical garden

Distance between Calicut and Ooty: 157 kilometers, 4.5 hours drive

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Wayanad

Wayanad is a rural town in Kerala. It is a forested region with natural scenic beauties. Some exceptional sites in this region are-

• Wayanad wildlife sanctuary
• Edakkal caves
• Wayanad heritage museum

You can read more information about Wayanad tourism here.

Distance between Calicut and Wayanad: 86 kilometers, 2.3 hours drive

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Coimbatore

Coimbatore is famous for Marudamalai temple, built during the Dravidians time. Some of the main attractions of Coimbatore include-

• Anamalai tiger reserve
• Dhyanalinga
• Monkey falls
• Siruvani waterfalls
• Marudamalai temple

Distance between Calicut and Coimbatore: 181 kilometers, 5 hours drive

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Idukki

Idukki is a densely forested and mountainous region of Kerala. The forest of Idukki is known for the rare Neelakurinji flower, which blooms every 12 years. Well, some interesting sites in the city include-

• Periyar National Park
• Eravikulam National Park
• Mattupetty Dam

Distance between Calicut and Idukki: 264 kilometers, 7.5 hours drive

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