Things to do in Sikar, Rajasthan

Sikar is a city and municipal council in the Sikar district of the state of Rajasthan in India. It is the administrative headquarters of the Sikar district.

9 places to visit in and around Sikar, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.

Plan a trip to Sikar (free)

1
Khatu Shyam Temple,
Khatu Shyam Ji Temple is a Hindu temple located in KhatuShyamJi town in the Sikar district of Rajasthan.
Wikipedia
2
Harshnath Temple
Harshnath Temple is a 10th-century Hindu temple, dedicated to Shiva, located on a prominent mountaintop in Sikar district of the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located 14 km from the district headquarters at Sikar.
Wikipedia
3
Laxmangarh Fort
Laxmangarh Fort is a ruined old fort on a hill in the town of Laxmangarh of Sikar district in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
Wikipedia
4
Rani Palace
5
Lakhan Palace
6
Madni Mahal
7
Sikar Museum
8
Animals Zoo
9
Chaandpol Gate

Sikar by interest

Good with kids: Sikar Museum, Animals Zoo
Temples and places of worship: Khatu Shyam Temple,, Harshnath Temple
History: forts, palaces and monuments: Laxmangarh Fort, Rani Palace, Lakhan Palace, Madni Mahal, Sikar Museum

Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.

Best time to visit Sikar

Best weather: Oct–Mar.

Jan14°CPleasant, Best months
Feb18°CPleasant, Best months
Mar24°CPleasant, Best months
Apr30°CHot
May34°CHot
Jun35°CHot
Jul32°CHot
Aug30°CHot
Sep29°CHot
Oct26°CPleasant, Best months
Nov21°CPleasant, Best months
Dec16°CPleasant, Best months

PleasantHotBest months

Every month: temperature and rain

Month		Average	Rain
Jan	Pleasant	14°C	6 mm
Feb	Pleasant	18°C	11 mm
Mar	Pleasant	24°C	9 mm
Apr	Hot	30°C	12 mm
May	Hot	34°C	22 mm
Jun	Hot	35°C	60 mm
Jul	Hot	32°C	143 mm
Aug	Hot	30°C	136 mm
Sep	Hot	29°C	57 mm
Oct	Pleasant	26°C	9 mm
Nov	Pleasant	21°C	3 mm
Dec	Pleasant	16°C	3 mm

Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.

How to reach Sikar

Nearest railway station: Sikar Junction (SIKR), 1 km away.
Nearest airport: Jaipur International Airport (JAI), 110 km away.

Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.

What a 2-day trip to Sikar costs

Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person
Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person
Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person

A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Sikar is not included.

Compare Sikar with nearby towns

Town	Distance	Best weather	Places to see	3 days, mid-range, per person
Sikar	–	Oct–Mar	9	₹6,900–₹13,700
Pilani	96 km	Oct–Mar	8	₹6,900–₹13,700
Amber	100 km	Oct–Mar	10	₹6,900–₹13,700
Jaipur	102 km	Oct–Mar	40	₹8,000–₹15,600

Distances in a straight line from Sikar; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.

Share your tip

Questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit in Sikar?

The best known are Khatu Shyam Temple,, Harshnath Temple, Laxmangarh Fort, Rani Palace, Lakhan Palace.

When is the best time to visit Sikar?

Best weather: Oct–Mar.

How do I reach Sikar?

Nearest railway station: Sikar Junction (SIKR), 1 km away. Nearest airport: Jaipur International Airport (JAI), 110 km away.

How much does a 2-day trip to Sikar cost?

Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Sikar is not included.

Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Nov 2026.