Sikar
The largest city of Rajasthan's Shekhawati region, Sikar is known across India as a major hub for competitive-exam coaching — second only to Kota — drawing students to its many engineering and medical preparation institutes. The city also holds traditional havelis from its mercantile past and sits within reach of the Khatu Shyam Temple and Harsh Parvat, an Aravalli hill known for its historic temple and monsoon greenery. A significant agricultural trading centre and rail junction, it lies a few hours from Jaipur.
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- Population244,497
- Nearest water from center 45 km28 mi
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Sikar: quick answers
Where is Sikar?
Sikar is in India, about 100 km62 miles in a straight line from Jaipur.
How do you get to Sikar?
The nearest airport is Jaipur (JAI), about 2 hr 43 min away by road. The nearest train station is Goriyan, about 27 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Sikar?
The warmest month is May, averaging 33°C91°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 14°C57°F. The wettest month is July, with about 144 mm5.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Sikar?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 25 restaurants, 10 cafés and 16 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Sikar?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Badalwas.