Weddings are exhausting – a couple of slow, beautiful days afterwards make all the difference. If your wedding is in Bikaner (or you are combining it with Jodhpur or Jaisalmer), here are the best things to do in Bikaner for couples, arranged as an easy two-day plan.
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Day 1: Forts, havelis and food
- Junagarh Fort (morning): unlike most Rajasthan forts, Junagarh sits on flat ground. Its palaces are full of gold-leaf work, mirrors and painted ceilings – great for couple portraits (follow the fort's photography rules).
- Lunch: try a traditional Bikaneri thali.
- Rampuria Havelis (afternoon): red-sandstone mansions with intricate carving in the old city lanes – walk slowly and soak it in.
- Evening food trail: fresh Bikaneri bhujia, kachori, rasgulla and kesar milk in the old market.
Day 2: Lakes, desert and sunset
- Gajner Palace (morning): about 30 km away, a former royal hunting lodge on a lake – quiet, green and perfect for a leisurely breakfast or a stay.
- National Research Centre on Camel: see camel breeds and taste camel-milk ice cream (check opening hours).
- Lalgarh Palace: visit the palace museum and gardens.
- Sunset: head to the dunes on the outskirts for a camel-cart ride and a private sunset dinner arranged by your hotel.
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Optional add-ons
- Karni Mata Temple, Deshnoke: about 30 km away, famous for its sacred rats – a unique experience.
- Bikaner Camel Festival: usually held in January, with camel races, folk music and fireworks.
- Shopping: Usta-art pieces, woollen carpets, lac bangles and Bikaneri namkeen to take home.
Where to stay as a couple
Choose a heritage palace hotel or a restored haveli for a royal feel, or a lakeside heritage stay at Gajner for peace and quiet. Ask for a couple package with a candle-light dinner.
Tips
- Winter (November–February) is ideal – sunny days and cold nights.
- Carry a warm shawl for desert evenings.
- Hire a local guide for the fort and havelis – the stories bring them to life.
- Keep half-days free – rest is part of the plan.
Going further
Bikaner links easily to Jaisalmer (about 330 km) and Jodhpur (about 250 km), so you can plan a short desert honeymoon circuit.
FAQs
Is Bikaner good for a short honeymoon?
Yes – it is less crowded than Jaipur or Udaipur, with forts, havelis, desert experiences and great food.
How many days are enough in Bikaner?
Two days cover the highlights comfortably.
Plan your Bikaner wedding
See the best wedding venues in Bikaner, read our Bikaner destination wedding guide, and view Laxmi Niwas Palace on Venue Dekho.
