Chokho Bikaner

आस्ते भग आसीनस्य, ऊध्वर्स्तिष्ठति तिष्ठतः।

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Chokho Bikaner

Experience the Heartbeat of Rajasthan’s Desert Heritage

  • 19th Sep – 22nd Sep 2025
  • 4 Days 3 Nights
  • Bikaner, Rajasthan
  • 36,999
  • USD 499
  • GBP 399
  • 19th Sep – 22nd Sep 2025
  • 4 Days 3 Nights
  • Bikaner, Rajasthan
  • 36,999
  • USD 499
  • GBP 399

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Embark on the Chokho Bikaner, a soulful journey through the heart of Rajasthan’s desert heritage. This immersive exploration uncovers the ancient temples, majestic forts, vibrant local traditions, and the rich culinary tapestry of Bikaner. Experience the living culture of this historic city, from sacred rituals to folk arts, as we traverse its timeless lanes and sacred sites. Join us to connect deeply with the spiritual and cultural flow that defines Bikaner, celebrating its unique legacy and indigenous wisdom.

Experience the Heartbeat of Rajasthan’s Desert Heritage

Step into the enchanting tapestry of Bikaner with the Chokho Bikaner—a vibrant exploration designed to immerse you in the city’s spiritual, cultural, and historical riches. Over the course of four days, you’ll traverse sacred temples that echo with centuries of devotion, from the mystical shrines of revered goddesses to the tranquil sanctuaries of Jain and Shaiva traditions. Each morning awakens with the aroma of local breakfasts and the anticipation of new discoveries.
Your journey will lead you through the desert’s heart, where legendary temples and serene lakesides invite quiet reflection. You’ll experience the pulse of Bikaner’s living heritage in its bustling markets, savouring the flavours that have made the city a culinary landmark. Majestic forts and opulent havelis reveal stories of valour and artistry, while spiritual rituals and community gatherings offer a window into the soul of Rajasthan.
As the sun sets, gather around bonfires beneath starlit skies, sharing tales and forging new friendships. The yatra also brings you face-to-face with the region’s unique traditions—from vibrant fairs and animal safaris to the renowned craft of Bikaneri bhujia. Each moment is thoughtfully curated to blend spiritual depth, cultural immersion, and joyous celebration.
Join us for this exploration of “Choti Kashi” and let Bikaner’s timeless spirit transform your journey into a living pilgrimage—one that lingers long after the dessert winds have faded.

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Yatra Itinerary

  • Bikaner arrivals early morning
  • Karni Mata Mandir
  • Kolayat
  • Kodamdesar Mandir
  • Laxminath Mandir
  • Bhandashah Jain Mandir
  • Shivbari Mandir (Rudrabhishek)
  • Junagarh Fort
  • Rampuria Haveli
  • Sevashram
  • Local Market
  • Mukam Mela
  • Bishnoi Pilgrimage
  • Bonfire
  • Camel safari
  • Horse rides
  • Sevakunj
  • Closing session with dinner
  • Departures
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  • Yatra Marg Darshak - Dr. Pradhyumn Singh
Dr. Pradhyumn Singh

Dr. Pradhyumn Singh is one of the India's youngest certified life coach doctors (MBBS & MD) and currently serves in the Department of Physiology at SPMC, Bikaner. He is a modern-medicine-practitioner-turned-life-coach on a mission to help people to take massive action, overcome procrastination, attract new opportunities and achieve peak health and personal freedom. With a rare blend of medical expertise and deep coaching insight, he guides individuals to live authentically and unleash their highest potential, in total, simplifying lives.

An accomplished author of "NEET Success Blueprint", " The School of Life" and "A Life Coach's Book of Questions", his journey is decorated with prestigious accolades, including the JNU Genius Award (2012), the Rajya Kalya Ratna Award (2015) and multiple national and state-level extempore speech and debate competitions. An Internationally Certified Career Coach, he also holds credentials as a Certified Happiness Coach, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Diploma holder, Neuro Linguistic Programming practitioner and certified in various aspects like Sports Nutrition, Sports Psychology and Bhāratīya Manovigyaan. He is also a certified Yoga Instructor and Pranayam Coach. He offers multiple online and offline programs designed to boost productivity and foster deep self-awareness.

Through his initiatives, he creates transformative experiences- such as "Unplug: The Summer Retreat", "Panch Bhuta Yatra" and "Chokho Bikaner". With interests ranging from sex to spirituality and everything in between, he's helping people from all walks of life to live healthier, happier and more impactful lives.

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Places of Chokho Bikaner

Karni Mata Temple (Deshnoke)

Built in the 15th century, this temple honours Karni Mata, revered as an incarnation of Goddess Durga. Famous for its thousands of sacred rats, each considered a holy manifestation, it reflects Rajasthan’s deep reverence for all living beings. The visit encourages yatra participants to embrace humility, acceptance and the oneness of life.

Kolayat

A serene town built around the sacred Kapil Sarovar, believed to be blessed by the legendary Kapil Muni himself. Pilgrims come here to bathe in its waters for purification. Surroundings make it an ideal spot for self-reflection and letting go of mental burdens.

Kodamdesar Temple

An open-air temple dedicated to Bhairav ji with no roof to signify openness to the divine. Locals believe it protects travellers. The symbolism of being “under the open sky” makes it perfect for reconnecting with freedom and trust in life’s journey.

Laxminath Temple

One of the oldest temples in Bikaner, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi, built during the reign of Rao Lunkaran. Known for its intricate carvings, the sacred temple embodies devotion and prosperity. Visiting here helps one to align with values and gratitude.

Bhandashah Jain Temple

Constructed in the 15th century, this temple is dedicated to the 5th Tirthankara, Sumatinath. The interiors are adorned with gold leaf and frescoes. Its emphasis on non-violence and truth resonates deeply with personal transformation and mindful living.

Shivbari Temple

A fortified Shiva temple built of red sandstone by Maharaja Doongar Singh, famous for its black marble Shivalinga. Participants will be performing Rudrabhishek here, which symbolises inner cleansing and renewed energy for retreat participants.

Junagarh Fort

A rare Rajasthani fort not built on a hill, Junagarh showcases a blend of Rajput, Mughal and Gujarati architecture. Every wall and courtyard tells stories of valor and vision, reminding us of resilience and prosperity. It is the only fort in India that has never been won over in a battle.

Rampuria Haveli

Known as the “Pride of Bikaner,” they are over a century old, decorated with intricate jharokhas and carvings. They stand as timeless reminders of heritage and craftsmanship, inspiring appreciation for beauty and legacy.

Market & City Food Tour

Bikaner’s bustling markets offer colorful textiles, handicrafts and mouth-watering snacks like kachori and rasgulla. Immersing in local flavors sparks joy and connection through shared experiences.

Mukam Mela

Held at the sacred site of Mukam, the fair celebrates the teachings of Guru Jambheshwar ji, founder of the Bishnoi community, known for environmental preservation. This experience reinforces the yatra’s theme of sustainability and living in harmony with nature.

Bhujiya Factory Visit

Bikaner’s bhujia is world-famous and visiting its production site offers insights into local entrepreneurship, precision and dedication.

(This can be a surprise because we’re yet to talk to Bikaji for visiting their establishment.)

Sevashram

A center dedicated to service and community upliftment. It offers a chance to observe and learn about living a life of compassion.

Sevdham and Sevakunj

Hostels for boys and girls, these spaces embody devotion through action. Spending time here helps ground the lessons learned during the yatra.

Sevashram

A center dedicated to service and community upliftment. It offers a chance to observe and learn about living a life of compassion.

Sevadham and Sevakunj

Hostels for boys and girls, these spaces embody devotion through action. Spending time here helps ground the lessons learned during the yatra.

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FAQs

Participants should have innate śhraddhā (reverence) in the Sanatan culture and be open and willing to experience it. Also, as this is an in-person retreat, prepare in advance to be physically present and capable at the venue. Participants should be medically fit to endure physical exertion.

In our culture, there is no age restriction as to when one can embark on an exploration in life.

However, from our experience of such yātrās, we have learnt that the below guidelines have been helpful:

  1. Participants must be between 18 and 60 years of age.
  2. Participants below the age of 18 must either be accompanied by a parent/guardian or submit a letter of parental consent.
  3. Participants above the age of 60 must be in good health that allows them to participate in the itinerary joyfully. Please also ensure all regular medicines/aids are also packed well.

This is not a regular tour programme and our focus is always on the darshan, understanding the history, culture, rituals, lore and traditions of the places we visit. Hence, daily travel can span anywhere between 3-5 hours with brief recesses. It’s also important to remember that the itinerary is subject to changes based on local contexts such as weather, pilgrimage crowds/queues, temple festivals, rituals, schedules etc.

We ensure clean and comfortable hotel stay with basic amenities. The room will be on a twin-sharing basis. Special requests for single rooms will be charged on twin room tariffs, payable additionally (not included in the tour fees) and on a first-come-first-serve basis.
We intend to visit religious institutions and local communities. Prepare to dress modestly, keeping the religious sentiments and local culture in mind. Avoid sleeveless and short clothes for temple visits. Male Participants: Please carry a pair of traditional clothes along with you. Female Participants: Please carry traditional Bhāratīya attire like a saree or a long kurti with dupatta/stole to cover.
We recommend you check the weather and forecast to be well-prepared for a hassle free yatra. In case of additional questions, you can email or call us.
We recommend you to take required precautions and preparation as you would during your own travel plans. We recommend anyone with asthma or any special medical conditions to have a chat with us before you plan enrollment.
Your health is of utmost importance to us and while we will strive to get assistance for any emergency situations, we recommend that you take sufficient stock of your regular medications/aids for regular and or special ailments as we cannot guarantee that these would be readily available during travel.

Cost includes:

  1. Food – We will provide three vegetarian meals per day i.e., breakfast, lunch and dinner. We will explore local flavours and delicacies. We will also get the opportunity to have food in some temples. Excluded from the trip cost are additional snacks, special dietary requirements, and personal mementos or special medicines.
  2. Accommodation – We ensure clean and comfortable hotel stay with basic amenities. The room will be on a twin-sharing basis. Special requests for single rooms will be charged on twin room tariffs, payable additionally (not included in Tour fees) and on a first-come-first-serve basis.
  3. Local Travel- The trip cost covers cultural experiences of all places in the itinerary. Not covered are any shopping or other individual outings or expenses.
  4. Interaction with some prominent locals and authors also.

All the tour related expenses are already covered in the travel cost. However, personal expenses during the trip such local snacks, shopping, souvenirs etc should be kept in mind. Also, participants will bear expenses in case of evacuation due to medical emergencies or natural calamities such as earthquakes etc towards travel, boarding, lodging and medical costs.

Click on the ‘Register Now’ button on the webpage. Proceed to the Google form and fill the required details, upload the documents requested and submit. We will process your submission and verify documentation within 2-3 working days of your submission.

After 3 working days, you can expect a confirmation email (which will be sent to the email id with which you registered) which will have: Payment details and Enrollment Completion Form. Make payment using the payment details and upload the payment screenshot in order to secure your admission into the program. We will send you an acknowledgement email confirming this. After this step, you can proceed to book tickets and plan your travel/logistics to reach meeting point on Day 1. In any of the above steps, if you have questions, please do contact us over email or phone. A WhatsApp group will be formed closer to program dates for planning and coordination.

We will be there to assist you at each stage of the process and you can reach out to us at bikaner@yatrautsav.com  for any query. In the meanwhile, you can try to avoid the following mistakes to make the registration process easier: Incomplete and incorrect information: Name, Email id, Phone Number etc. Uploading unclear photo or ID proof or B&W photo. Do remember that filling your name, email address and phone number is just the first step showing your interest in the programme. Be sure to check email for acknowledgement of your payment and receipt of enrollment completion form.

In case you are not able to join the yātrā due to any avoidable or unavoidable reason(s), you should notify us at the earliest in writing at payments@yatrautsav.com.

Our Refund Policy:

Cancellations

  • made up to 45 days or more before departure – 90% of programme fees
  • made 35 to 44 days before departure – 75% of programme fees
  • made 22 to 34 days before departure – 50% of programme fees
  • made 21 days or less before departure – no refund

Exciting Note for Participants

In addition to the planned itinerary, we’ve arranged some special surprise sightseeing experiences to make your trip even more memorable! The details will be revealed on-site – so stay tuned for some extra fun along the way. The daily flow provided is an overview of how your day will unfold. Workshop topics and discussions may vary slightly based on mentor guidance and group preferences.

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