Bikaner
Bikaner, the desert citadel, is famous for its imposing Junagarh Fort, its camel breeding farm, and the unique Karni Mata Temple at Deshnok, home to thousands of revered rats. The city is a gateway to the Thar Desert.
Highlights
- Junagarh Fort — Unconquered desert citadel
- Karni Mata Temple — The famous Rat Temple
- National Camel Research Centre — Asia's largest
- Lalgarh Palace — Red sandstone palace
- Bikaneri Bhujia — Famous local snack
Sightseeing
Bikaner Sightseeing
Explore Bikaner at your own pace with a private cab and driver. Heritage tickets and parking extra. 10 hrs / 100 km usage included.
One-Day Bikaner Sightseeing Itinerary
Suggested plan — fully customisable with your driver
Junagarh Fort
2 hrsThe unconquered desert citadel with palaces, courtyards and museums.
Prachina Museum
1 hrRoyal costumes, textiles and artefacts inside the fort complex.
Bhandasar Jain Temple
45 minExquisite 15th-century temple with gold-leaf paintings.
Lunch Break
1 hrBikaneri bhujia and rasgulla with a traditional thali.
Karni Mata Temple (Deshnok)
1.5 hrsThe world-famous Rat Temple, 30 km from Bikaner.
National Camel Research Centre
1 hrAsia's largest camel farm — feed the camels and taste camel-milk sweets.
Lalgarh Palace
1 hrRed-sandstone palace with museum, library and manicured lawns.
Choose Your Cab for Bikaner Sightseeing
Sedan
4+1 Seats₹2,000/ day
Swift
4+1 Seats₹2,500/ day
Urbania
17 Seats₹2,500/ day
