Ride through the desert landscapes of Rajasthan on this 555 km loop from Jodhpur to Bikaner and back. This 2-day motorcycle ride goes out via Osian and the Khichan crane village and returns via the Karni Mata temple and Nagaur, with Junagarh Fort in between. Best ridden October to March with a fuel budget of ₹1,650.
Fill up in Jodhpur and take the Osian road north.
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Pyaaz kachori and tea at Osian. The old Sachiya Mata and Jain temples are worth a quick look.
65 km
Khichan, just past Phalodi, is where thousands of demoiselle cranes gather at the village feeding grounds from about September to March, mostly in the early morning. Outside that season there are none.
140 km
A Rajasthani thali in Phalodi and a full tank before the empty stretch.
145 km
A short stop at the pilgrimage lake and ghats of Kolayat.
250 km
Check in, then walk the old city around Kote Gate and the carved Rampuria havelis in the evening light.
300 km
Breakfast in the old city and pick up Bikaneri bhujia.
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Junagarh Fort opens at about 10 AM. Allow two hours for its palaces.
2 km
The temple of the sacred rats, 30 km south on NH62. Shoes come off at the gate.
32 km
Lunch in Nagaur, below the walls of Ahhichatragarh fort.
115 km
Back in Jodhpur before dark.
255 km
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