Explore Junagarh Fort
2.5 hours | Easy | Entry fee; additional for museum and camera
Where to visit
Where to visit in Bikaner?
Rajasthan, India
Quick answer
Bikaner is a historic desert city in northern Rajasthan, surrounded by the Thar Desert. Founded in 1488 by Rao Bika, it is famous for the majestic Junagarh Fort, its unique camel breeding farm, delicious local savory snacks (Bikaneri Bhujia), and the famous Karni Mata (Rat) Temple in nearby Deshnoke.
Bikaner is a historic desert city in northern Rajasthan, surrounded by the Thar Desert. Founded in 1488 by Rao Bika, it is famous for the majest...
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Visit National Research Centre on Camel
1.5 hours | Easy | Camel farm entry ticket
Karni Mata Temple (Deshnoke)
The famous "Rat Temple" inhabited by over 25,000 sacred black rats (kabbas) which are worshipped by devotees. | 30 km
Rampuria Haveli
A group of spectacular 15th-century red sandstone merchant mansions featuring incredibly ornate carvings and wooden balconies. | 2 km
Ornate red sandstone carvings of Rampuria Haveli
Photo spot listed in the Bikaner destination record.
Junagarh Fort courtyard arches
Photo spot listed in the Bikaner destination record.
Camels at the National Camel Farm
Photo spot listed in the Bikaner destination record.
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Good first tap
Explore the grand, unassailable Junagarh Fort, tour the National Research Centre on Camel, and sample fresh Bikaneri Bhujia.
Best time
October to March
How to reach
Connected via NH-11 and NH-89, with smooth roads linking it to Jaipur (330 km).
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