Bikaner is a wonderful city in the Rajasthan state of India. Visiting such cities reduces our stress as we get a break from our bustling life. And to cherish the stress-free environment later when we get back to our routine, we bring some memories in the form of pictures, local items, etc. These we remember as a good time we had in the place.
While discussing the things to shop from Bikaner, we will try to cover the three best of best items that are exclusive to Bikaner.
Churan
Churan is the tangy digestive pills. In Bikaner, you can find a variety of them. Because of the dry climate and food habit, churan is quite important for easy digestion of food in the region. Well, this delicacy comes out to be amazing even if you are taking when there is no need. You can simply munch them from time to time and enjoy the savory, tangy, sweet taste in the mouth at times.
If you are looking for a specific place to buy them, Bada Bazaar area could be your place. Actually, you can find Churan pull carts almost everywhere in Bikaner.
Mojri
Mojri is a traditional footwear in Bikaner. Both men and women wear these. You can find mojri in different cities of Rajasthan. But what’s special about the mojri of Bikaner is that they are made from dead camels’ leathers.
You can find these traditional mojris in KEM road market.
Nokha Razai
There is rarely the winter season in this region. But the nights are colder in the desert. Hence people use a type of blanket which is warmer than bed-sheets and cooler than the woolen blankets. These are called as Nokha Razai, Razai is blanket in the local language and Nokha is the place where it is made.
These blankets are lightweight and perfect for welcoming winters. You can buy them from Labu Ji Ka katla market.
Importing the local stuff is no difficult these days, you can placean order for things with a label- “Made in Bikaner” and get them deliver to your doorsteps. Still, there is a different fun in getting to the place and buying something traditional in exchange of money (not cards, no e-transfer). If you are planning to visit Bikaner sometime soon, you can keep these items in your shopping list. You can also hire a cab in Bikaner for an entire day and enjoy hassle-free travel.
Here is an additional insight on shopping in Bikaner.
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