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Karni Mata Temple (A Unique Rat Temple) Near Bikaner

5.0 (one review) 3–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Karni Mata Temple (A Unique Rat Temple) Near Bikaner

About this activity

Visit a unique temple dedicated to rats that is situated just outside the city of Bikaner in the West Indian state of Rajasthan. The rats, over 25 000 of them, are worshipped here and regarded as the children of the Goddess Karni Mata. The solid silver doors of this temple are another major attraction. The doors have panels depicting scenes from the legends of the Goddess.

Highlights

  • Around 25,000 rats that are fed, protected and worshipped in the temple
  • Rats can be seen here eating from huge metal bowls of milk, sweets and grains
  • Solid silver gates of the temple
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At a glance

Duration
3–4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–8
Guide
English
Operated by
SITA World Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: 02 bottles of mineral water per person
  • Included: Local English speaking guide
  • Included: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Karni Mata Temple

    2 hours

    You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to Karni Mata Temple that is about 20 miles from Bikaner.

    Upon arrival visit the temple along with your local guide. The temple is dedicated to Karni Mata - an incarnation of Goddess Durga. Legend has it that the son of Karni Mata drowned in a pond of water while attempting to drink from it. Karni Mata prayed to the God of Death, Yama, to revive her son. At first Yama refused but relented later and granted a boon to Karni Mata that all her sons would be reincarnated as rats. Eating food that has been nibbled by these rats is considered to be a great honor.

    The Temple has huge silver gates and marble carvings that were donated by Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner.

    Spend some time at the temple and if you are lucky you may even spot a white rat, considered to be a special blessing.

    At the end of the visit, you will be driven back to Bikaner and dropped off at your hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

  • Hotel Vijayvargiya Dhani
  • Riddhi Siddhi Resorts
  • OYO Subham Residency
  • Hotel Heeralal Bikaner
  • Hotel Marudhar Palace
  • Shri Ram Heritage
  • Hotel Raj Vilas Palace
  • OYO 37863 Hotel Dharam Palace
  • Hotel Bikaner
  • OYO 23166 Hotel Madani
  • Maan Bilas
  • Hotel Shri Gourav

and 50 more pickup points

Your hotel/airport in the city of Bikaner

Using your ticket

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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