How to Reach Bikaner
Located in the northwestern part of Rajasthan, Bikaner is one of the most visited cities of the state. This city is considered as an oasis in the desert owing to its numerous palaces, sculpted temples, shopping areas that have dotted this picturesque city. Apart from snacks and sweets, Bikaner is famous for its numerous shopping areas. Shopping in Bikaner forms an essential part of the tour to this city.
Founded in the year 1488 by Rao Bika Ji, Bikaner encompasses within itself a rich cultural history and tradition. The colorful, busy and lively city of Bikaner makes a stark contrast against the rugged desert of the state. Earlier Bikaner was known as Jangladesh since the place was inhabited by Jats. With time, Bikaner was recognized as a popular tourist attraction owing to its presence of important historical landmarks, picturesque landscape and ample of shopping areas.
The desert state of Rajasthan is the native place of mainly two tribes, Mina and Bhil. Rajasthan is also known as the land of the gallant warriors, Rajputs. Rajasthan has a long and rich cultural history and heritage. Starting from the state's architecture to natural beauty, delicious local cuisines have made Rajasthan one of the leading tourist destinations all over the world.
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Bikaner Shopping
Shopping in Bikaner, Rajasthan mainly involves buying of various traditional items and products unique to the state. Some of the best buys from the shops in Bikaner include shoes, chairs, fur rugs, belts made of camel leather, miniature paintings, 'mojari', made in Bikaneri style, carpets, lacquer bangles, nokha quilts, antiques made of wood and decorated works of kundan. Though the best time for Bikaner shopping is during the camel festival, there are a number of popular shopping areas that remain crowded with tourists around the year. Many of the products that are displayed in the shops of Rajasthan are not found in other parts of India.
Kote Gate Bikaner
One of the biggest outlets of the city of Bikaner, Kote Gate is a leading shopping area of Bikaner. Kote Gate is famous for selling a huge variety of items that mainly include decorated traditional dresses, works of local fabrics and embroidered footwear. Mostly visited by tourists coming from various parts of the world, this shopping area of Bikaner is a perfect combination of the latest trends and business of the city.
There are many items that are displayed in the shops of Kote Gate which are bought by tourists as souvenirs. Walking past the bazaars let the tourists know about the tradition and culture of Bikaner.
Another major shopping area of Bikaner is Khadi Emporium located on Mahatma Gandhi Road. This place is perfect for shopping of blankets and local rugs. In addition to Kote Gate and Khadi Emporium, the other popular shopping areas of Bikaner include the shopping centers surrounding Junagarh Fort, Station Road and King Edward Memorial Road. Junagarh Fort is famous for housing the Urmil Trust that is popular for selling Rajasthani crafts.
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