Junagarh Fort & Karni Mata Rat Temple Guided Sightseeing Tour from Jaisalmer with Drop at Bikaner

From Jaisalmer, explore Bikaner city in the north Indian state of Rajasthan, east of Pakistan's border. You will be visiting Junagarh Fort and the iconic Karni Mata Temple, where you will see a lot of mice, and no mouse will bite you.

Highlights:

• Junagarh Fort is one of the most impressive forts in Rajasthan, India.
• Junagarh Fort was built on the plains rather than on a hill.
• Visit the famous Karni Mata Temple, which is also known as Rat Temple.
• The temple is famous and home to approximately 25000 black rats.

Junagarh Fort & Karni Mata Rat Temple Guided Sightseeing Tour Overview

• Visit Bikaner, a city in the north Indian state of Rajasthan, east of Pakistan’s border. It’s surrounded by the Thar Desert. The city is known for the 16th-century Junagarh Fort, a huge complex of ornate buildings and halls. Within the fort, see the Prachina Museum, which displays traditional textiles and royal portraits. Nearby, visit the Karni Mata Temple, home to many rats considered sacred by Hindu devotees.

Junagarh Fort & Karni Mata Rat Temple Guided Sightseeing Tour Itinerary

• Guest will be picked up from Jaisalmer at their desired place like Hotel, Railway Station airport, etc. And proceed to Junagarh fort first in Bikaner.
• Junagarh Fort : The fort was erected in 1593 A.D by Raja Rai Singh, the illustrious general of the Mughal emperor Akbar's army. The fortress is bounded by a moat and consists of 37 palaces and pavilions, including Chandra Mahal, Phool Mahal, and Karan Mahal. The museum within the fort encloses priceless miniature paintings and extraordinary antiques of great interest to art lovers. After that, go to Karni Mata Temple (Rat Temple).
• Karni Mata Temple: The famous 600-year-old temple is situated 30 km from Bikaner in Deshnok. It is also known as Karni Mata Temple. This temple is dedicated to Karni Mata, an incarnation of Goddess Durga. The temple has huge, intricately carved silver gates, which Maharaja (King) Ganga Singh donated.
• The temple draws visitors from across the country for blessings and curious tourists from around the world.
• After visiting Karni Mata Temple, Guest will be dropped off in Bikaner at their desired place, marking the end of this day tour.