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Bikaner

Desert Fortress & Land of Camels

2 daysIdeal stay₹700From / night₹100EntryOctober – FebruaryBest windowBikaner JunctionNearest rail · 2 km

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.

Pairs well with

Mandawa· 3h away

When to go

Month-by-month fit

J F M A M J J A S O N D

GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Jul: 88

Honest take for Jul: Monsoon — cooler temperatures, fewer crowds. Carry rain gear; some outdoor sites may be slippery. (high crowds.)

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On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Bikaner Junction 2km · Nal Airport (Bikaner) 15km

Nearest transport

Bikaner Junction2 km

Nal Airport (Bikaner)15 km

Stay options

budget₹700/night

mid₹2,000/night

luxury₹6,000/night

Best time to visit

October – February

How to get here

Delhi → Bikaner

train · 8h

₹500

approx.

Jaipur → Bikaner

train · 5h

₹300

approx.

Nearby attractions

Karni Mata Temple (Deshnoke, 30km)Camel Research FarmGajner Palace (30km)Kolayat Lake