Why people go
The temple of rats, 30 km from Bikaner, where thousands of rats are protected as holy. Seeing a white one is said to be lucky.
Getting there
- Nearest airports: Bikaner Airport (BKB), about 34 km, Jaipur (JAI), about 267 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
- Nearest major railway station: Bikaner Junction railway station (BKN), about 25 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
Tips before you go
- You must go barefoot; take thick socks.
- Combine with Junagarh Fort in Bikaner.
Visiting from abroad?
Everyone is welcome. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.
Part of
Other shrines nearby
- Salasar Balaji, Churu district (about 135 km)
Frequently asked questions
Where is Karni Mata, Deshnoke?
Karni Mata, Deshnoke is in Deshnoke, Bikaner district, Rajasthan.
How do I reach Karni Mata, Deshnoke?
The nearest airport on our list is Bikaner Airport (BKB), about 34 km away in a straight line, and the nearest major railway station is Bikaner Junction railway station, about 25 km away.
What is the best time to visit Karni Mata, Deshnoke?
Oct-Mar is the most comfortable. The busiest times are Chaitra Navratri (March-April) and Sharad Navratri (September-October).
Can non-Hindus or foreigners visit Karni Mata, Deshnoke?
Everyone is welcome.
How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.
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