Bikaner is a city in the northwest of the state of Rajasthan in western India. The city is the administrative headquarters of Bikaner District. It was formerly the capital of the princely state of Bikaner. The city was founded by Rao Bika in 1486 and from its small origins it has developed into the fourth largest city in Rajasthan. The Ganga Canal completed in 1928 and the Indira Gandhi Canal completed in 1987 have allowed the farming of crops such as mustard, cotton and wheat. Other industries include wool production and the mining of gypsum, plaster of Paris and bentonite.

Bikaner is famous for its "Bikaneri Bhujia" and its sweets. Bikaneri Bhujia is a spicy snack made from moth dal, spices and edible oil. Bikaner is also known for its handicrafts and leather articles, for its palaces and for having Asia's biggest camel farm. Bikaner, being a prominent place for trade in this part of the state, is well connected with all the major cities of india via direct railway and road services while still an aspirant for an airport.

Railways - Bikaner is connected to all the major cities of india via good quality railway services i.e. of broad gauge. It is directly connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Guwahati, Jaipur, Surat, Jalandhar, Tiruvanathpuram, Chandigarh, Jammu, Ahmedabad and so a pretty long list to add on. Roadways - This route of transport also provides a good access to people of this city, being connected directly to Delhi, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Haridwar and so on. Airways - Although this city has got a well furnished millitary airport at NAAL, but still lacking a pessenger airport and hope to get it soon in the near future.