Morning: Arrival & Fort Tour
8:00 AM – Breakfast at Gallops Restaurant (outside Junagarh Fort)
Try: Poha, chai, or Bikaneri bhujia-stuffed sandwiches.
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Visit Junagarh Fort
Highlights: Anup Mahal (gold leaf), Badal Mahal (painted clouds), Phool Mahal.
One of Rajasthan's few forts not built on a hill — it's a masterpiece of Indo-Mughal architecture.
11:45 AM – Visit the Bikaner Prachina Museum inside the fort for royal costumes, artifacts, and art.
Afternoon: Temples & Old Bazaars
1:00 PM – Lunch at Heeralal’s Restaurant (veg) or Skybytes Rooftop Café (multi-cuisine).
Try Rajasthani thali or gatte ki sabzi.
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Visit Rampuria Havelis (in old city)
Ornately carved red sandstone mansions – walk through Nathusar Gate to reach them.
Great for photography and exploring by foot or cycle rickshaw.
5:00 PM – Visit Bhandasar Jain Temple
Known for its gold leaf interiors and 15th-century carvings.
Evening: Local Markets & Food
6:30 PM – Stroll through Kote Gate Market
Shop for spices, tie-dye fabrics, miniature paintings, camel leather items.
8:00 PM – Dinner at The Garden Café & Restaurant or The Laxmi Niwas Palace (heritage dining experience).
Optional: Try Kesar Kulfi or Bikaneri Rasgullas near Station Road before heading back.