DirkW107
★★★★4.0Wrote on 31 Mar 2023
Extraordinary
If you visit this temple, you know what to expect ; I am flabbergasted with some reviews who express their utmost disgust . . . did they not know ??!! There are rats, some 20,000 of them. Together with the pigeons, they poop all over and you will walk barefoot. Don't like it ? Don't go there. But for those who travel to learn and to experience the unusual, this is "must see". Even though this may be incomprehensible to our hygienic Western mind, it is clearly important to a lot of devotees who flock in their thousands to this temple. Observe and learn.
SUNILDASWANEY
★★2.0Wrote on 20 Feb 2023
VERY POOR MAINTENANCE
Visited the Karni Mata temple in Bikaner where rats openly roam freely in and around the temple and where they are openly fed by the followers.It was quite a shaky experience and that's putting it quite mildly. What was majorly disappointing was its extremely poor maintenance.This along with the huge presence of rats made this visit a highly uncomfortable one
PurvaK32
★★★★4.0Wrote on 15 Nov 2022
Pay a visit if in Bikaner or Deshnok - Famous rat temple
It is a different experience and auto charges you approx 700-800 Rs. To take you to karni mata temple ( Deshnok) and drop back to the city. Rs. 1000 for Karni mata temple , camel farm ( Camel research centre) , vaishnodham mandir ( must visit) and Devi kund Sagar lake ( Centopahs) This temple is unique in nature and there are rats everywhere. However, the day i went, there were quite a few people and hence rats were on side and didn't touch me ( to my relief) . In 30 mins, I was done with entire mandir visit . If you are in Bikaner , i will absolutely suggest you to go here for a different experience.
Bhismh
★★★★★5.0Wrote on 14 Nov 2022
Unique temple where Man and nature blends !!!
Unique temple where human and nature come together. This temple is famous for its Kaba (rats) where you find all over the temple running. Must visit place if your in and around Deshnok. If your afraid of rats then this is not the place for you. This temple has rich history. No entry fees. Duration - 1 hr if less crowd
TheTravelDude2015
★★★★★5.0Wrote on 4 Nov 2022
Grubby and shocking but a must-do at leas once
India is notorious for its numerous Hindu gods and goddesses, rituals, religions and legends. So, it's no shock that it also has a temple devoted to rats! Karni Mata Temple is among the most bizarre and grubby temples I’ve ever visited.But that didn't prevent me from going back for a third time! It can be overwhelming but well worth visting. Pack your oldest pair of socks and be willing to thrown them in the bin on your way out!
