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Sikar Tourism

Sikar is a heritage city in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan between Agra and Bikaner. Known for its intricate architecture of grand havelis and forts adorned frescoes, Sikar is located in the shade of massive walls with seven entrance gates to the town.

Sikar is an excellent getaway for lazing around, doing photo walks, absorbing the distinct culture and talking to the locals while gawking at marvellous monuments.

Sikar, combined with other tourist attractions in the Shekhawati region, could be an excellent trip for photo walks. Take a stroll absorbing the distinct culture of Sikar, talk to the locals while gawking at marvellous monuments, visit the royal palaces with many unheard stories and experience the royal hospitality of the state.

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Forts of Sikar

There are many forts in Sikar that have historical value and are immensely beautiful. One of such forts is Danta Fort which is on Sikar Jaipur road via Jobner. It was built by Guman Singh Ladkhani in 1733 and the fort is famous for being on the top and granting a breathtaking view. Another fascinating fort is in Devgarh which is hardly 10 km from Sirkar. It was built by Raja Devi Singh in 1787. This fort can only be reached on foot so get ready for a small trek. Khachariawas has one more beautiful fort for you to visit. It is built on the ground so no trekking there. Khandela is a town near Sikar that is surrounded by Aravali hills. This town has many heart captivating forts like Bara Pana Fort, Chhota Pana Fort, Charoda, Rashora's garden and many other spectacular places.

Restaurants and Local Food in Sikar

The restaurants here are mostly north Indian and vegetarian.
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Suggested Itinerary for Sikar

Day 1 - Reach Sikar and try the exquisite local cuisine before you start the day. Firstly you should visit Danta Fort. It is located at a height above the surrounding so the view from the fort is breathtaking. Then you can visit the fort in Devgarh and be thrilled by its history.
Day 2 - After a delicious breakfast you can visit Ganeshwar. Take a dip in hot spring and get energised. You should also visit Baleshwar as it is nearby and is very beautiful. Then you can visit Khandela and that will take your entire day as it has many exotic places to visit. It has forts, gardens and an old ruined Shiva Temple.
Day 3 - You should visit and seek blessing from Jeen Mataji Temple. She is the Goddess of Power and during Navaratri the place has a huge celebration and is packed with devotees. Then you can spend the day in the local market as Sikar has many gifts that you can take back home for your loved ones.

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How to Reach Sikar

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Sikar is connected to the majority of the cities by trains and buses. It has no airport.

How to reach Sikar by flight

Jaipur Airport is 116 km from Sikar. Taxies, state and private buses from Jaipur are available to Sikar.

How to reach Sikar by road

Sikar is well connected by a wide network of roads with the other cities of Rajasthan.

How to reach Sikar by train

Sikar railway station is connected with other cities in the Shekhawati region and to the key cities of the country.

Local transport in Sikar

Shared jeeps and buses can be used for travelling within the city. For covering places away from Sikar, it is suggested that you book a taxi and cover various spots in your itinerary on a day.

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What is famous about Sikar?

Sikar is famous for its 'Padharo Mhare Desh' attitude all over the world. It is famous for its art and culture which distinguishes it from any other place. It is also a historical city with forts and havelis containing with them the Mughal era architecture.

What is not so good about Sikar?

The place has a semi - arid climate. It is mainly very hot throughout the year and that causes a little discomfort while sightseeing.

Who should visit Sikar?

Anyone with love for old forts and art can visit Sikar. The place has a unique culture that will appeal to all. This is a great place for a family vacation. The history of the brave men who ruled our country will fill you with pride.

What is the best time to visit Sikar?

October to March are the best months to visit Sikar. Falling in Rajasthan, Sikar experiences extremely hot and semi-arid summers with temperature going as high as 45 to 50 degrees Celsius. Starting from October, as the temperature begins to fall, the weather becomes pleasant to support tourist excursions. From October- March, you might need a pair of light woollens to carry along.
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What is the local food in Sikar?

The restaurants here are mostly north Indian and vegetarian.
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What is the best way to reach Sikar?

Sikar is connected to the majority of the cities by trains and buses. It has no airport.
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What are the places near Sikar?

The top places near to Sikar are Jaipur which is 100 km from Sikar, Shekhawati which is located 1 km from Sikar, Nawalgarh which is located 30 km from Sikar, Agra which is located 287 km from Sikar, Mandawa which is located 49 km from Sikar

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Rutvi Saxena

on Khatushyam JI 5 years ago
The legend of Khatushyam Ji is not supremely popular but has its own believers among the hindus. If you're religious and want to visit all the temples in Sikar, an overnight journey to Ringus railway (Read More) station and back is convenient. If, like me, you want to explore Jaipur as well, the temple is about an hour's drive from the city and will take up an entire day. Rajasthan is best avoided duirng the harsh summer months, and the sweets you will get at Khatushyam are some of the purest in India, make sure to buy them. You can make donations to the temple, and they give each devotee a little bottle of gulab ittar too! If you're a krishna bhakt, do look up the legend and offer darshan at this temple.

Devyani Chandra

5 years ago
- It is suggested that visitors plan a weekend or an extended weekend trip to Sikar clubbed with some other tourist attraction from the Shekhawati region.
- If travelling during winters, make sure (Read More) you pack a pair of woolens along as it gets chilly in the nights during winters.

Hanumant Bk

on Devgarh 5 years ago
Good place fort is gooooooooooood morning
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