Bikaner lies to the North- West of Rajasthan, dating back to 1486 A.D. Rao Bikaji is the founding father of this city, that is located at a distance of 330 kilometers and 320 kilometers from Jaipur and Jaisalmer respectively. It houses the celebrated Deshnokh Temple, the abode of the sacred white mouse, that ushers good fortune. It is dotted with relics of the glorious yester years and is also the seat of several holy shrines. The Junagarh Fort, the Raj Ratan Bihariand Rasik Siromani Temple, the Laxminath Temple, the Bhandasar Jain Temple and the Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum, are among the famed tourist destinations. The doors of luxurious havelis, once the dwelling place of the royalty, are now thrown open to the backpackers. You can stack your bags with exquisite durries, mojari footwear and carpets, that are taking the global fashion world by storm. Cap off your sojourn with an exciting camel ride.