Bikaner district

A princely city on the edge of the Thar Desert, where Junagarh Fort, red sandstone palaces, and the rat temple offer exotic charm.

Bikaner district is located in the Thar Desert region of northwestern Rajasthan, India. Bikaner city was once the capital of a Rajput kingdom. Junagarh Fort features beautifully decorated palaces, while Lallgarh Palace and the Rampuria Havelis in the old town showcase exquisite red sandstone carving. Outside the city, the Karni Mata Temple is famous for its sacred rats, and visitors can also explore the National Research Centre on Camel, Gajner Palace, and the Jorbeer vulture sanctuary. Oct–Mar offers comfortable weather, and the Camel Festival is usually held in January. Trains connect Bikaner to Delhi, Jaipur, and other major cities.

Destinations

• Bikaner

Itineraries

• Grand Rajasthan Desert & Forts Loop – A grand loop from Delhi covering Shekhawati, desert fortresses, Udaipur, Pushkar, and Jaipur.