Last updated: October 2026 · Method: built from published site information and recurring traveller reports; figures approximate, verify on site.
The rat temple at Deshnok sits about 30 km south of Bikaner, close enough for any schedule, and the transport choice matters less than the arrival time.
The options
- Bus: regular services toward Jodhpur/Nagaur stop at Deshnok village, from where the temple is a short walk, cheapest, unscheduled at the margins.
- Auto or taxi: a return auto trip prices in the low hundreds; a full-day car makes sense only if pairing with the Kodamdesar stop.
- Train: Deshnok has a station on the Jodhpur line, a few services stop; a genuine budget option with the timing gamble that implies.
Timing: arrive at opening to beat the tour buses; the temple rules apply from the gate.
Good to know
Bikaner runs on a seasonal clock: the cooler months carry the crowds and the fuller calendars, while the hot afternoons reward early starts and long lunches. Build this stop around one unhurried hour rather than a quick photo, and let the season decide the hour of day.
On the ground
- Timing: daylight hours suit most visits; confirm the day’s opening window locally, since published hours drift with the season.
- Costs: any entry sits in the nominal range for the city — small notes at the counter settle it (published fee lists here on the site carry current ranges).
- Getting there: an auto or app cab covers the hop from the centre in minutes; walking works in the cooler months.
Keep in mind: specifics shift faster than guides update — treat this page as the frame and recent reviews as the fine print.