We arrived after 4 days at the Kumbh Mela followed by a 19 hour train journey to the oasis of tranquillity that is the Vinayak. Jitu and his family made us so very welcome. The Vinayak is to the rear of Junagarh Fort in a small street and secure behind large metal gates. Inside a lies a small courtyard surrounded... More

This review should have been written 6 months ago, as we promised to Jitu. My brother and I turned up to Jitu's guest house with no reservation and tried to get a room. Jitu was so apologetic that he had no room available and as a gesture he offered us into his house for a Chai and then he offered... More

This is an excellent value guest house, close to the Fort but in a quiet location. Jitu offers a 24 hour pickup from train or bus station and there is no pressure to take a camel safari but if you are interested then look no further. Thank you for a wonderful stay I particularly enjoyed sleeping on the rooftop under... More

Loved this family run small operation 15 mins walk from the station. Jitu and his family, wife, 2 boys, father and Duke (the pug dog) made us extremely welcome. Jitu gave is a free pick up from the station at 5am. Rooms basic but clean and silent, we had our first peaceful sleep in India! The thali meals were amazing... More

We took a 7-days camel safari from Bikaner to Phalodi, mid-way to Jaisalmer. I would say that to feel the desert in this region one should spend out there more than 2-3 days and preferably with camels. And it was a good introduction by Jitu about the nature, traditions and problems – do not miss that! During first days the... More

And here is my story.. I went to Vinayak with 2 of my friends by chance. We didn't know where we gonna stay in Bikaner and an auto suggested this guest house. It was so pleasant to have welcome masala tea when we arrived in early morning. The best part of being in Vinayak is not about the facilities or... More

I had a wonderfully peaceful stay at Vinayak Guesthouse, truely a sanctuary from the Bikaner noise and traffic. The Tuk Tuk tour of the old city arranged by Jitu, the owner, was a real bargin and not to be missed. Jitu, a wildlife biologist, took me on a personal desert tour where he explained the villagers use of the local... More

+ free pick up and drop off from/at bus stop + owner has a lot of tours to offer  in and around Bikaner (at a price) + quiet backyard, nice to meet people who stay at the hotel - rooms not clean (dust everywhere, stained blankets) - no warm water in rooms (you need to fill a bucket in the... More

This is a small family run guest house, they have about 6 clean basic rooms incorporated into the household. I received a warm welcome from all including the grandchildren and their small dog (Duke). The location is very good - 400m from the Palace walls in a quiet friendly residential area. They provide good veggie Thalis and there was a... More