Facade of Rampuria Haveli in Bikaner, Rajasthan

BIKANER · HERITAGE · WILDLIFE

THE CULTURAL HUB
OF BIKANER'S OLD CITY

Walk through stories carved in sandstone, meet the gentle rhythm of the desert, and follow the roads that connect Bikaner’s heritage with its wild heart.

A CITY MADE FOR SLOW DISCOVERY

Bikaner is more than a stop on the map.

Its old city holds a living mix of royal history, merchant craftsmanship, temple traditions and desert knowledge. This cultural trail is designed as a thoughtful companion to a Jorbeer wildlife experience—not a rush from landmark to landmark.

WALK
The lanes of the old city
LISTEN
Stories of stone and faith
LOOK UP
To desert skies and wings
Historic lanes of Bikaner's old city

BIKANER'S OLD CITY

A maze of ochre walls, carved balconies and everyday life.

The old city rewards an unhurried walk. Narrow lanes open into havelis, markets and gateways where the colour of the desert seems to live in every facade. It is a place to notice small details: latticework, painted doors, passing cycle rickshaws and the warmth of local hospitality.

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LANDMARKS WITH A LIVING STORY

Three ways to meet Bikaner.

Junagarh Fort in Bikaner

JUNAGARH FORT

A royal city within walls.

Junagarh carries the architectural memory of Bikaner’s rulers—courtyards, richly decorated rooms and a powerful sense of how desert royalty once lived.

Rampuriya Haveli facade in Bikaner

RAMPURIYA HAVELI

Sandstone made spectacular.

The Rampuriya havelis are a celebration of Bikaner’s merchant heritage, known for their red sandstone facades and intricate craftsmanship in the heart of the old city.

Karni Mata Temple in Deshnok near Bikaner

DESHNOK · KARNI MATA TEMPLE

A temple of devotion and reverence.

Often called the Rat Temple, Karni Mata Temple is a deeply respected place of worship where its famous kabas are cared for as part of a distinctive local tradition.

NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTRE ON CAMEL

The camel, understood with care.

Bikaner’s National Research Centre on Camel (NRCC) brings the desert’s most iconic companion into focus. It reflects the knowledge, research and respect behind an animal that has carried communities across this landscape for generations.

A visit adds a gentle, educational pause to the cultural trail—one that makes the Thar feel even more alive.

National Research Centre on Camel in Bikaner

DESERT WINGS

Where a
Ecocultural trip
learns to look skyward.

Desert Wings is the link between Rajasthan's stories and its wild spaces. Follow the light beyond the state, watch the horizon, and give every encounter the time and distance it deserves.

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The Bolero used for Jorbeer wildlife journeys

THE BOLERO

A trusted companion on every desert track.

More than transport, the Bolero is part of the field rhythm: carrying curious travellers, keeping the journey grounded and helping us meet the landscape with patience and respect.

“My Bolero is friend of every wildlife species.”

Your companion to the soul of the wildlife.

Every drive is guided by the same promise: take only memories, leave the habitat undisturbed, and let the wild set the pace.

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THE JOURNEY CONTINUES

“Until We Meet Again,
In The Wild.

With gratitude for being part of the journey.

Er. Gautam Teji

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