Vijay Guest House

Top choice in Bikaner


About 4km east of the centre, this is a home away from home, with spacious, light-filled rooms, a warm welcome and good home-cooked meals. Owner Vijay is a camel expert and a recommended safari operator. Free pickup and drop-off from the train station.

As well as camel trips, 4WD outings to sights around Bikaner, cooking classes and tours to the owner’s house in the village of Thelasar, Shekhawati, are offered.


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