Bikaner

Welcome to Bikaner

Rising from the golden sands of the Thar Desert, Bikaner enchants visitors with its magnificent forts, ornate havelis, and unique camel culture. This walled city preserves Rajput grandeur while offering unforgettable desert experiences.

Visit

National research center on camel

Embark on a fascinating journey at the world’s only camel research facility, where hundreds of these “ships of the desert” roam across sprawling paddocks. Don’t miss the chance to bottle-feed gangly-legged baby camels or sample surprisingly delicious camel milk ice cream in flavors like kesar-pista. The on-site museum reveals the camel’s vital role in desert life.

Rampuria Haveli

Step back into Bikaner’s gilded age as you enter the courtyard of this 19th-century merchant mansion, where sunlight filters through exquisitely carved jharokhas (overhanging balconies). Run your fingers along walls adorned with floral motifs so finely detailed they resemble Belgian lace rather than stone. The haveli comes alive during golden hour when the setting sun sets its red sandstone facade ablaze with color.

Junagarh fort

Unlike most forts in Rajasthan, Junagarh was built on the flatlands, not a hill — yet it has never been conquered. Inside its sturdy stone walls lies a treasure of ornate palaces, courtyards, balconies, and temples, each telling a story of valor and artistry. Marvel at the intricate carvings, painted ceilings, and royal collections in the museum that bring Bikaner’s princely past to life.

Rat Temple

Experience one of India’s most unusual and fascinating spiritual sites at the Karni Mata Temple, also known as the Rat Temple, near Bikaner.

Home to over 25,000 revered rats — considered sacred and protected — this temple is dedicated to Karni Mata, a local deity believed to grant wishes and miracles. Devotees believe spotting a white rat brings especially good luck.

While it may surprise at first, the Rat Temple is a powerful symbol of faith, tradition, and devotion in Rajasthan. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience that leaves every visitor intrigued and inspired.

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