Morning: Board the overnight Mumbai Central – Jodhpur Express (train 12470) from Mumbai CST. Enjoy a comfortable sleeper cabin and a light breakfast served on board.
Afternoon: Arrive at Jodhpur Railway Station around 14:00, have a quick lunch of local Rajasthani fare, and catch a shared taxi to Osiyan (≈ 1 hour). Check into a heritage guesthouse.
Evening: Explore the Osiyan Sandstone Temples, including the Surya and Sachiya Mata temples, and watch the sunset over the dunes. Dine on thali at a local dhaba.
Find HotelsMorning: After breakfast, depart for Bikaner by a private cab (≈ 4 hours). En route, enjoy the arid landscape and stop at a roadside dhaba for snacks.
Afternoon: Arrive at the famed Khattu Shyam Temple in Bikaner, offer prayers and explore the surrounding market. Have a traditional Rajasthani lunch nearby.
Evening: Visit the historic Junagarh Fort for a guided tour, then return to Bikaner city for dinner and overnight stay at a budget hotel.
Find HotelsMorning: Check out early and travel to Salasar Balaji Temple in Churu district (≈ 3 hours by road). Participate in the morning aarti and soak in the spiritual ambiance.
Afternoon: Enjoy a vegetarian lunch at the temple’s “langar” hall, then begin the journey back to Jodhpur Railway Station (≈ 5 hours) to catch the evening train.
Evening: Board the Jodhpur – Mumbai Express (train 12471) departing around 20:00, relax on the train, and arrive in Mumbai the next morning.
Find HotelsIf you have an extra day, consider extending your stay in Jodhpur to explore the Mehrangarh Fort and the vibrant markets before heading to Osiyan. To shorten the trip, you can skip the Junagarh Fort visit and take a direct train from Jodhpur to Bikaner, reducing travel time by a few hours while still covering the main temples.