Overview of the destinationBikaner has lakes, deserts, camels, havelies, temples, forts, palaces, wood fossil park, deer parks; still very calm and quiet. We stayed in a very good place called Shriram hotel/guest house/youth hostel all in one building. Owner is a retired brigadier and his family. An oasis in desert.
Food, sight-seeing and shopping
You should stay with brigadier and his family their place is best in Bikaner. They have small restaurant in which you get fresh home cooked food best in India. It is called shri ram guest house restaurants. Prachina cafe inside the fort is another great place to eat. Local bazaar not very costly you can do little bargain.
Activities & things to do
You can have best camel safari, jeep safari here in Bikaner. And if you want to relax this is the best place in India.
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc.
Be careful of touts taking you to hotels and others who pay heavy commission to them. You can call to Shriram hotel or others for a free pickup from railway and bus station.