About
A walled desert city in the heart of the Thar, founded in 1488 by Rao Bika. The mighty Junagarh Fort (never captured), the Karni Mata Rat Temple at Deshnoke, the Camel Breeding Farm (unique in Asia), and Bikaneri bhujia make it a distinctive Rajasthan stop.
Must-see highlights
Junagarh Fort (never captured, 16th c.)
Karni Mata Rat Temple Deshnoke (30km)
National Research Centre on Camel (unique)
Lalgarh Palace & Sadul Museum
Rampuria Haveli & Kothari Haveli lanes
Bikaneri bhujia & rasgulla tasting
Gajner Palace & Wildlife Sanctuary (30km)
Vyas Chhatri cenotaphs complex
Lallgarh Palace heritage hotel
Kolayat Lake fair (Nov)
Devi Kund Sagar royal cremation ground
Shri Sadul Museum Lalgarh
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Bikaner Junction 2km · Nal Airport (Bikaner) 15km
Nearby attractions
Karni Mata Temple (Deshnoke, 30km)Camel Research FarmGajner Palace (30km)Kolayat Lake
How to get here
Delhi → Bikaner
train · 8h
₹500
approx.
Jaipur → Bikaner
train · 5h
₹300
approx.
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Add to my tripBest Time to Visit
October – February
Nearest Transport
Bikaner Junction2 km
Nal Airport (Bikaner)15 km
Stay Options
budget₹700/night
mid₹2,000/night
luxury₹6,000/night
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