- Best time
- Oct–Mar
- How long
- 1–2 days
- Stay a night
- ₹800–8,000
- Food a day
- ₹250–1,400
- Nearest railhead
- 0 km away
- Nearest airport
- 15 km away
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Plan this tripAbout Bikaner
A desert city with a never-conquered fort, ornate red-sandstone havelis, the famous rat temple at Deshnoke and the namkeen that made it famous.
Things to do in Bikaner
Junagarh Fort
Junagarh Fort in Bikaner features gilded and mirrored palace rooms inside a unique ground-level fort. The 5.28-hectare precinct is studded with palaces, temples and pavilions built across architectural styles.
Tip: Hire an audio guide or local expert to learn about the royal family and architecture
Karni Mata Temple, Deshnoke
Karni Mata Temple in Deshnoke is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Karni Mata, located 30 km south of Bikaner in Rajasthan. Known worldwide as the Temple of Rats, it houses thousands of holy rodents called kaba that are treated with utmost care by devotees.
Tip: Watch your step carefully while walking inside to avoid stepping on the rodents
Lalgarh Palace
An Indo-Saracenic palace and museum built for Maharaja Sir Ganga Singh in Bikaner. It features striking architecture and includes a part called Laxmi Niwas Palace.
Rampuria Havelis
Rampuria Havelis are a collection of intricately carved red-sandstone merchant mansions located in Bikaner. Built by wealthy traders, these historic homes showcase a unique blend of Victorian, Mughal, and Rajput architectural styles.
Tip: Wear comfortable footwear as you walk through the narrow lanes to view the mansions up close.
Camel Research Centre
The Camel Research Centre in Bikaner is a breeding farm and premier research facility. It maintains an elite herd of over three hundred camels across multiple breeds and features an informative museum and a cafe serving camel milk.
Tip: Buy some camel milk ice cream or tea at the cafe to try something unique.
Bhandasar Jain Temple
A frescoed 15th-century Śvetāmbara Jain temple located in Bikaner, Rajasthan. It is famous for its intricate wall paintings and fine artwork. The site is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Kote Gate Market
Kote Gate Market is a bustling old-city bazaar in Bikaner known for local namkeen and traditional sweets. It is a vibrant hub where visitors can explore traditional Rajasthani handicrafts, textiles, and authentic local snacks.
Tip: Keep some cash handy as many local vendors do not accept card payments.
Where to stay in Bikaner
Near Junagarh
Heritage hotels walking distance from the fort.
Station Road
Budget hotels and food.
Lalgarh & Laxmi Niwas palaces
Stay in a royal palace.
What to eat
Bikaneri bhujia
Buy it fresh from the old-city shops.
Chhotu Motu Joshi
Rasgullas and kachoris at Station Road.
Pyaaz kachori
Breakfast across the old city.
Good to know
- Pair Karni Mata (Deshnoke) with a fort morning.
- The Camel Festival is held in January.
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