Morning: Arrival & Fort Tour 8:00 AM – Breakfast at Gallops Restaurant (outside Junagarh Fort) Try: Poha, chai, or Bikaneri bhujia-stuffed sandwiches. 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Visit Junagarh Fort Highlights: Anup Mahal (gold leaf), Badal Mahal (painted clouds), Phool Mahal. One of Rajasthan's few forts not built on a hill — it's a masterpiece of Indo-Mughal architecture. 11:45 AM – Visit the Bikaner Prachina Museum inside the fort for royal costumes, artifacts, and art. Afternoon: Temples & Old Bazaars 1:00 PM – Lunch at Heeralal’s Restaurant (veg) or Skybytes Rooftop Café (multi-cuisine). Try Rajasthani thali or gatte ki sabzi. 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Visit Rampuria Havelis (in old city) Ornately carved red sandstone mansions – walk through Nathusar Gate to reach them. Great for photography and exploring by foot or cycle rickshaw. 5:00 PM – Visit Bhandasar Jain Temple Known for its gold leaf interiors and 15th-century carvings. Evening: Local Markets & Food 6:30 PM – Stroll through Kote Gate Market Shop for spices, tie-dye fabrics, miniature paintings, camel leather items. 8:00 PM – Dinner at The Garden Café & Restaurant or The Laxmi Niwas Palace (heritage dining experience). Optional: Try Kesar Kulfi or Bikaneri Rasgullas near Station Road before heading back.

Activities : Forts and Palaces

Morning: Sacred & Unusual Sights 7:00 AM – Early drive (30 km / 45 mins) to Karni Mata Temple (Deshnok) Also known as the Rat Temple – a surreal and spiritual experience. Look for the rare white rat (considered lucky). 9:30 AM – Return to city; breakfast at Laxmi Misthan Bhandar (LMB Bikaner) or Lalji Restaurant Try: Mirchi vada, kachori, or rabri. 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Visit National Research Centre on Camel Learn about Rajasthan's camel culture, breeds, and even try camel milk kulfi or tea. Watch camels at rest, and possibly ride one briefly. Afternoon: Leisure & Departure 1:00 PM – Lunch at Gallops or Bhikharam Chandmal (for sweets & snacks). 2:00 PM – Visit Ganga Singh Museum or relax at Public Park & Shiv Bari Temple (if time permits). 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Final walk through Station Road market for last-minute shopping or snack-packing. 5:30 PM – Depart.

Activities : Forts and Palaces