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Route Guides from Bikaner

Bikaner Attraction Guides

Fort / Heritage

Junagarh Fort

10:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Open all days) | Indians: Rs 50, Foreigners: Rs 300, Camera: Rs 30

Temple / Religious

Karni Mata Temple (Deshnok)

4:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Aarti at 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM) | Free entry. Camera: Rs 20

Palace / Heritage

Lalgarh Palace

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed on Sundays) | Indians: Rs 30, Foreigners: Rs 100

Palace / Wildlife / Day Trip

Gajner Palace

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Rs 100 (includes lake and grounds)

Research Centre / Family

National Research Centre on Camel

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Closed on Sundays and holidays) | Rs 50 per person, Camera: Rs 20

Heritage Haveli / Architecture

Rampuria Haveli (Bhanwar Niwas)

8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (exterior viewable anytime; Bhanwar Niwas hotel reception allows lobby visits) | Free (exterior viewing). Bhanwar Niwas hotel guests can explore interiors.

Temple / Heritage

Bhandasar Jain Temple

6:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Free entry

Sacred Lake / Pilgrimage / Day Trip

Kolayat Lake

Open 24 hours. Temple timings: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Free entry

Temple / Religious

Shiv Bari Temple

5:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Free entry

Heritage / Cenotaphs

Devi Kund Sagar (Royal Cenotaphs)

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Open all days) | Free entry

Temple / Heritage

Kodamdeshwar Temple

6:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Free entry

Walking Tour / Heritage / Cultural

Old City Walking Tour (Kote Gate Area)

Best done 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM or 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Free (guide fees: Rs 300-500 for 2-3 hours)

Festival / Cultural Event

Bikaner Camel Festival Guide

Held annually in January (2 days, usually around mid-January). Events run 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. | Free entry to most events. Some seating areas may be ticketed.

Food / Culinary Tour

Bikaner Food Tour (Bhujia & Rasgulla Spots)

Best done 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM or 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Free (food costs Rs 200-500 per person depending on how much you eat)

Walking Tour / Heritage / Architecture

Havelis of Bikaner Walking Tour

Best done 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Free (guide fees: Rs 300-500)

Wildlife / Birdwatching

Jorbeer Conservation Reserve

Best visited early morning (6:00 AM – 10:00 AM) or late afternoon (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM) | Free entry

Day Trip / City Tour

Sri Ganganagar Day Trip from Bikaner

Start early (6:00 AM) for a comfortable day trip. Return by evening. | Various (Anupgarh Fort: Free, Hindumalkot: Check with BSF for border permit)

Temple / Religious / Day Trip

Nokha Town Temples

Temples generally open 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Free entry to all temples

Village Tour / Cultural / Religious

Mukam Bishnoi Village Tour

Best visited during daylight hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Free entry. Village tour guide fees: Rs 500-800 for a group.

Museum / Heritage

Prachina Museum (Inside Junagarh Fort)

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Open all days) | Indians: Rs 30, Foreigners: Rs 150

Museum / Heritage

Sadul Museum (Lalgarh Palace)

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed on Sundays and public holidays) | Indians: Rs 30, Foreigners: Rs 100

Shopping / Markets / Cultural

Bikaner Bazaar & Market Guide (Kote Gate, Station Road)

Most shops open 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Some close 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM. | Free

Palace / Heritage Hotel

Laxmi Niwas Palace (Heritage Hotel Visit)

Lobby and common areas: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Restaurant: 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM. | Free for restaurant guests. Non-guests may visit the lobby and exterior.

Temple / Heritage

Sandeshwar Jain Temple

6:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Free entry

City & Destination Guides

Bikaner (बीकानेर)

Jodhpur (जोधपुर)

Jaisalmer (जैसलमेर)

Udaipur (उदयपुर)

Pushkar (पुष्कर)

Mount Abu (माउंट आबू)

Salasar Balaji (सालासर बालाजी)

Khatu Shyam (खाटू श्याम)

Nathdwara (नाथद्वारा)

Barmer (बाड़मेर)

Ahmedabad (अहमदाबाद)

Kolayat (कोलायत)

Deshnok (देशनोक)

Suratgarh (सूरतगढ़)

Sri Ganganagar (श्री गंगानगर)