India · Up-Close Animal Experiences

31-Hour Bikaner Temple and Camel Tour with Jodhpur Pickup

31 Hours Round trip from Jodhpur Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the famous Karni Mata Temple, also known as the Rat Temple
02 See rats worshipped as sacred 'Kabbas' by Hindu devotees
03 Explore the world's largest camel research and breeding farm
04 Learn about camel behaviour, development, and desert ecosystem research

Visit Bikaner in northern Rajasthan to explore the famous Karni Mata Temple, also known as the Rat Temple, where rats considered sacred by Hindu devotees are fed and worshipped as 'Kabbas'. The city is also known for its camels and for having the largest camel research and breeding farm in the world. See different camel breeds, learn about their behaviour, and visit the camel museum to understand camel development and research in the desert ecosystem.

Visit Bikaner in northern Rajasthan to explore the famous Karni Mata Temple, also known as the Rat Temple, where rats considered sacred by Hindu devotees are fed and worshipped as 'Kabbas'.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 31 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Jodhpur, Bikaner

Languages English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Jodhpur to Bikaner via Karni Mata Temple and Camel Centre

Get picked up from Jodhpur Airport, Railway Station, or your hotel in Jodhpur and begin your tour to Bikaner.
Visit the 600-year-old Rat Temple (Karni Mata Temple) and learn about its historical significance. The temple features huge, intricately carved silver gates donated by Maharaja Ganga Singh.
After this, visit the National Research Centre on Camel, established in 1984 by the Central Government under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research on the outskirts of Bikaner city to promote research and development on camels. It is located about 8 km from Bikaner city. The farm extends over 2,000 acres of semi-arid land and is managed by the central government.
After the visit, you will be dropped off at your preferred place in Bikaner city for your onward journey.