Rao Bikaji, the sixth son of Rao Jodha, the founder of Jodhpur also founded Bikaner in 1488 - the fourth largest city of Rajasthan. Located at the Northern -most point on the triangle of desert cities, Bikaner is a 15th century walled city. A bustling trade centre, it was an important transaction centre with Africa and West Asia. Bikaner is also known and famous for the best riding camels in the world. Visit the Junagarh Fort which was built between 1588-1593 by Raja Rai Singh, one of the generals of Emperor Akbar.

The outer walls of the fort are 986 meters in circuit, reinforced with 37 pavilions silhouetted against the skyline. Within the walls are a series of palaces built by successive rulers. The fort and palaces, are beautifully preserved and well maintained and each palace contains particular treasures. Also, visit the camel breeding farms. The legendary Bikaner camel corps, one of the great auxiliary forces of the empire that fought with such courage in Egypt and Somaliland,was founded here. Later drive through the city.

Deshnoke Temple
Ganga Singh, one of the rulers of Jodhpur, erected Deshnoke temple in the early 20th century. This Hindu shrine dedicated to a 15th century female saint, Karni Mata - is revered as an incarnation of Durga (the Goddess of strength). The interior is populated by hundreds of rats; as the sacred animal of the temple and they are allowed to move freely. The temple is built in Mughal style, mostly in marble. It is lavishly decorated, especially the delicately worked doorways, colonnades, pavilions and balconies. Petalled dome rises over the sanctuary.