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

Known as the rat temple, Karni Mata Temple in Bikaner has long attracted tourists and Hindu devotes not just for the 20,000-odd rats who live here but also because it's considered one of the holiest temples in the region around Bikaner. This two-day, one-night tour will take you there, with a stop at the 16th-century Junagarh Fort on the way back. An optional visit to a camel breeding farm is also available for those who are interested.

• One night's accommodation in a four-star hotel is included
• Travel in comfort in a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Keep your cash tucked away; fort entrance fees and a buffet lunch are covered
• Enrich your experience with the knowledge of a professional tour guide

Itinerary
Day 1: Jaipur to 4-Hrs drive to Bikaner + City Tour (L)
8am Pickup from your hotel / Train Station or Airport in Jaipur and 4-5 hours drive to Bikaner.
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.

Day 2: Bikaner City Tour and 4-Hrs drive to Jaipur (B,L)
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.
After lunch drive back to Jaipur & dropping at your desire place in Jaipur. 4-5 Hrs drive from Bikaner to Jaipur

Included
• 1-night hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis with breakfast
• Breakfast
• All Transfers/Sightseeing’s by air conditioned private vehicle
• Professional private tour guide
• Monument entrance fees
• Lunch (2)

Not Included
• Drinks
• Gratuities (recommended)