Last updated: October 2026 · Method: built from published site information and recurring traveller reports; figures approximate — verify on site.
Kodamdesar, 24 km west on the Jaisalmer road, is the shrine of Bhikhu ji — an open-courtyard temple with no roof over the sanctum, built beside a lake that local tradition links to the royal wedding processions of old.
The visit
- The open sanctum: sky above the shrine ; the temple’s signature image.
- The tradition: travelers and truckers stop for safe-journey blessings; the pair of temple rats carries its own tale.
- Logistics: a 25-minute stop that slots into any Jaisalmer-road departure ; the route guide.
Worth planning
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.
Costs and access
- 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.