2-Day Private Tour to Bikaner from Jaipur visit Karni Mata Temple (Rat Temple)

2-Day Private Tour to Bikaner from Jaipur visit Karni Mata Temple (Rat Temple)

A Rathore prince, Rao Bikaji founded the city of Bikaner in 1488. He was the son of Rao Jodhaji, the founder of Jodhpur. Bikaner is a land of great warriors. Even today, the city is famous for holding the same old pride and preserving the rich culture heritage of the country. It lies in the north of Rajasthan on a little elevated ground. A 7 km long besieged wall, having five gates, surrounds the city. Speckled with sand dunes, Bikaner occupied an important position on the ancient caravan routes. It served as a prime trading center to the merchants coming from West/Central Asia. 

Itinerary

Day 1: Jaipur to 4-Hrs drive to Bikaner + City Tour (L)

Pass By: Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
8am Pickup from your hotel / Train Station or Airport in Jaipur and 4-5 hours drive to Bikaner.

Lunch Break, Lunch will be provide at the best Local AC Restaurant.

After lunch drive to visit Karni Mata Temple (Rat Temple), In the 14th century, Goddess Karni is said to have lived and performed many miracles during her existence. Karni Mata was a mystic, who led a virtuous life committed to the service of the poor and the oppressed of all communities. The temple has around 20,000 rats that are fed, protected and worshipped.

The Rats can be seen here eating from huge metal bowls of milk, sweets and grains. To make the holy rats safe, wires and grills are sited over the courtyard to avoid the birds of prey and other animals. It is regarded auspicious, if a rat runs across one's feet. Even, a glimpse of white rat is considered promising and fruitful.

Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Bikaner: Laxmi Niwas Palace or similar

Day 2: Bikaner City Tour and 4-Hrs drive to Jaipur (B,L)

Pass By: Bikaner Miniature Arts, Inside Jassuar Gate, Near Sita Ram Bhawan, Bikaner 334005 India
This morning after breakfast visit Junagarh Fort, built in 1593 A.D by Raja Rai Singh, a general in the army of Emperor Akbar, the fort is a formidable structure encircled by a moat and has some beautiful palaces within. Bikaner city is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16 century fort housing old palaces, temples and a mosque founded by Raja Rai Singh.

Next we visit Asia’s largest Camel Breeding Farm (own expense), get the opportunity to see hundreds of camels, wherein you can also see the playful baby camel which is a very interesting sight and an experience in itself.

Lunch Break, Lunch will be provide at the best Local AC Restaurant

After lunch drive back to Jaipur & dropping at your desire place in Jaipur. 4-5 Hrs drive from Bikaner to Jaipur

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.