Bikaner

Junagarh Fort

A fort built in 1593 by Raja Rai Singh on flat ground rather than a hill — unusual for Rajasthan. The fort has never been conquered. The complex contains 37 palaces, temples, and pavilions built over four centuries.

Timing: Open daily, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Entry Fee: ₹300 (cash at counter)
Open in Maps

Bhandasar Jain Temple

A Jain temple built in the 15th century. The temple is known for its interior — the walls, pillars, and ceiling are covered in vibrant paintings and gold leaf work accumulated over five centuries. One of the finest examples of medieval Jain temple art in Rajasthan.

Timing: Open daily, 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Entry Fee: No entry fee
Open in Maps

Old City Havelis

The old city of Bikaner contains a concentration of ornately carved sandstone havelis (merchant mansions) built in the 19th and early 20th centuries by wealthy trading families — the Rampuria, Kothari, Daga, and Vaidya families among others.

Timing: Open daily, Sunrise to Sunset
Entry Fee: No entry fee for street-level viewing
Open in Maps

Karni Mata Temple

A temple dedicated to Karni Mata — a 14th-century mystic revered as an incarnation of Durga — located 30 km south of Bikaner. The temple is home to approximately 25,000 rats (kabbas) which are considered sacred and are fed and protected.

Timing: Open daily, 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Entry Fee: No entry fee
Open in Maps

Metro in Bikaner

Not available.

Local buses in Bikaner

Not practical. City buses run across the city but routes are difficult to navigate without local knowledge.

Ride-hailing apps in Bikaner

Not practical. Ride-hailing apps like Ola and Uber availability is limited in Bikaner.

Street-hailing auto rickshaw in Bikaner

Practical. For short distances (5-10 km). Tell or show the auto driver your destination — they can refuse, in which case move to the next one. Agree on the fare (approx. ₹30—₹40 per km) before you get in. Know the distance to your destination via maps before negotiating.

International Camel Festival in Bikaner

A festival celebrating Bikaner's association with the Bikaneri camel breed. Camel parades, beauty competitions, camel races and polo, folk music and dance, fire dance, and a craft bazaar. Heritage walks through the old city run alongside the main festival events.
2026 Dates:

Karni Mata Fair in Bikaner

A major pilgrimage fair at the Karni Mata Temple in Deshnok — famous for the thousands of rats (kabbas) considered sacred and housed in the temple. The fair coincides with Navratri twice a year and draws pilgrims from across Rajasthan.
2026 Dates:

Bikaner's food is Marwari desert cuisine — ghee-heavy, millet-based, and with a strong sweet tradition. The Bhujia and sweets industries make Bikaner a significant food production city.

Local food to eat in Bikaner

Bikaneri Bhujia · Dal baati churma · Gatte ki khichdi · Raab (millet-buttermilk soup) · Ker sangri · Mawa kachori · Ghewar · Rasgulla (Bikaner style)

Food streets in Bikaner

• Station Road — bhujia shops, sweets, snacks, the most concentrated food zone
• Kote Gate area — local dhabas, Rajasthani thali
• Junagarh Fort area — shops, sweets, local food stalls

Bikaner is connected by rail and has a domestic airport. Whether arriving or departing, use the station codes, airport, and bus terminal information below.

Bikaner — Stations, Airport & Bus Stands

Rail Stations: Bikaner Junction (BKN)
Airport: Bikaner Airport (BKB)
Bus Terminals: Bikaner Central Bus Stand 

By Train
Search "Bikaner" as your origin (if departing) or destination (if arriving). Bikaner Junction (BKN) is the primary station. Choose a train based on journey duration, departure time, and class availability.

By Flight
Search by city name across IndiGo and Alliance Air. These cover the domestic flights from Bikaner.

By Bus
Buses (AC or non-AC) operate from the bus terminal — head to the counter and ask for your destination. Or, use app-based platforms such as redBus to search and book buses on your route. Both state-run (RSRTC) and private operators are listed — prefer buses with ratings of 4★ or higher.

All fees and charges listed on this page are applicable to foreign nationals only.