Places to visit between Bikaner and Jaisalmer

Rajasthan has many cities which are famous for their historical landmarks. But between these cities there are heritage monuments, natural wonders, scenic sand dunes, forts, temples and other tourist landmarks. Bikaner and Jaisalmer are two of the most famous cities of Rajasthan, and a road trip from Bikaner to Jaisalmer is one of the best scenic road trips. On the highway routes connecting these two cities, there are many attractions coming on the way.

Below we have shown some of the best destinations and attractions which you can visit on this road trip. Our agency name of Jaisalmer Tour Package offers tourist taxi on hire service at the best car rental fare for this Bikaner to Jaisalmer road trip. Get ready for a journey across the Thar Desert and see the vivid landscapes of Rajasthan.

Karni Mata Temple

Rajasthan is known for some unique temples and Karni Mata Temple near Bikaner is surely one of the most interesting temples of Rajasthan. It is located in Deshnok, which is 30 km from Bikaner, and you can have a brief halt at this temple while driving on the way to Jaisalmer. Karni Mata Temple is made of marble, and the main deity of this temple is Karni Mata, said to be an incarnation of Goddess Durga.

Rats are the reason why this temple is famous, and locals believe that these rats are the sons of Karni Mata, and feeding these rats is a very popular thing to do here. If you see a white rat by chance, it is said to be In this temple, the rats are sacred beings, and killing them, or hurting them, will be regarded as a sin. Do take care not to step on any of them, as you may have to pay a penalty in the form of a rat made of gold !!!

Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary

Imagine yourself coming across a desert oasis while driving on the hot dusty roads between Bikaner and Jaisalmer !! The name of the oasis is Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary, and it comes just 32 km after you leave Bikaner. Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary has a lake called Gajner Lake , and this lake is just like an oasis, where you can spot blackbucks, Nilgai, desert fox, migratory birds and other desert creatures coming to quench their thirst.

If you like to enjoy some luxury after your drive, there is the spectacular Gajner Palace, which was a former hunting lodge, and now it is a heritage hotel offering rooms and accommodation for weary travelers. dine and have some rest here overnight.

Bap Village

Bhap Village comes on the Bikaner Jaisalmer route, and this is one stopover where you will see the authentic village life of Rajasthan. Bhap, also called Bap, is a small village with a pond called Meghrajsar Pond. Many birds visit this pond, and if you are a bird enthusiast, then this is a perfect opportunity for you to shoot some magnificent photographs of birds. You can experience traditional desert life of Thar Desert here in Bhap Village.

Ramdevra Temple

Another popular stopover on Bikaner Jaisalmer route is Ramdevra Temple. This temple is hugely popular and Baba Ramdev, or Ramdev Pir, is the chief deity of this temple. Ramdev Pir was a 14th century Hindu ruler and a saint who many believed to be He was His temples are spread all over India, and the one near Jaisalmer is most popular shrine where he took Samadhi. Every year a big fair is held here to celebrate his birthday. Thousands take part is festivities at this temple during the festival.

Khichan Bird Sanctuary

The road route between Bikaner and Jaisalmer is full of scenic places, and Khichan Bird Sanctuary is definitely a must visit place on this route. Khichan Bird Sanctuary is just a short distance from Phalodi. This bird sanctuary is one of the international fame due to a wide variety of species that visit here. You can spot such exotic species such as Demoiselle Cranes, Bar-headed Goose, falcons, eagles, buzzards, flamingo, and many other bird species. finest bird sanctuaries of India, and an interesting fact about this sanctuary is that local communities like Bishnois and Jains started the initiative of feeding these birds many years ago and today also they are active in protecting them from poachers and hunters.

Khimsar Sand dunes

Sand dunes are the most spectacular landscapes you will see in Thar Desert. Out of the many places of Rajasthan, Khimsar is one such place where you can walk among the sand dunes and experience the wilderness of the Thar Desert. between Bikaner and Jaisalmer, and Khimsar is famous for Khimsar Fort.

This fort is now turned into a luxurious heritage hotel. Close to this hotel, is Khimsar sand dunes, where we have some amazing desert activities that we offer like spotting wildlife, jeep safari with camel safari and horse safari, camping in traditional mud houses, stargazing in the starry night sky, campfire activities like tribal Rajasthani dance and folk music nights.

Nagaur Fort

Nagaur is a famous city that comes between Bikaner and Jaisalmer and Nagaur Fort is one of the most popular attractions of Nagaur. This fort is a historic fort, where many battles took place, and this fort is an impressive fort with classic Mughal architecture Along with Nagaur Fort, there are other places like Tarkeen Dargah, Amar Singh Cenotaph, Jain Glass Temple, which you can visit in Nagaur. Together with Nagaur, we also offer private cab & driver in Jaisalmer , and our tour packages that we offer in Jaisalmer, come with many activities and sightseeing.

Dechu

Dechu comes between Bikaner and Jaisalmer, and Dechu is famous for desert luxury resorts. These luxury resorts offer a variety of comforts along with desert related activities for its guests. You will find beautiful sand dunes in Dechu and there are temples, age old stepwells, which are its other attractions.