Bikaner, in the Thar Desert, is known for impressive forts, camel culture, and a strong desert heritage. This synopsis highlights Junagarh Fort, local havelis, and desert experiences. It offers practical advice on seasonal visit windows (to avoid extreme summer heat), recommended timings for forts and museums, and tips for combining local markets with day trips to rural craft villages. Pathbeat’s Bikaner audio content narrates royal history, local crafts (camel leatherwork, sweets), and stories that explain the region’s trade and cultural networks. The synopsis also suggests responsible tourism practices and how to prepare for desert excursions.

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Karni Mata

Karni Mata

7 min

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Bhandasar Jain Temple

Bhandasar Jain Temple

7 min

7 stops

Stories of Bikaner

Founding of Bikaner
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Founding of Bikaner

Bikaner was founded in 1488 by Rao Bika, a Rajput prince from the Rathore clan. He established the city in the arid desert region of northwest India, seeking to build his own kingdom separate from his father’s rule in Jodhpur. Bikaner soon became a thriving center of trade and culture.

Karni Mata Temple
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Karni Mata Temple

Located in Deshnoke near Bikaner, Rajasthan, it is famously known as the “Temple of Rats.” It is home to thousands of revered rats, called kabbas, which are considered sacred and believed to be the reincarnations of Karni Mata’s devotees.

Bikaner Travel Hacks

Top 5 Must Visit Places

Top 5 Must Visit Places

5 Interesting Facts about Junagarh Fort

5 Interesting Facts about Junagarh Fort

Tourist Guide to Karni Mata Temple

Tourist Guide to Karni Mata Temple