Shopping in Bikaner

Rajasthan is a shopper's paradise and Bikaner, the Camel Country provides ample opportunity to the shopaholics to get an interesting insight into India's rich heritage. Walking through the narrow congested lanes, its bustling markets or bazaars are the storehouse of several colorful shopping items, local crafts, which are completely ethnic and are very Indian in appearance.

Like other places of Rajasthan, Bikaner offers an array of items which include several handicrafts goods.But it is the Mecca of Rajasthan for buying camel leather products.Various items made of camel leather chairs, leather shoes, bags, wallets, miniature paintings are worth spending. These items serve as popular mementos as one's trip to Bikaner.

The best time for shopping in Bikaner is during the Camel Festival. Kote Gate and Junagarh Fort are the most popular shops in the Camel Country.

Must buy:

  1. Lacquer Bangles
  2. Carpets
  3. Beaded and sequined gorbandhs
  4. Cotton fabrics with sanganeri prints
  5. Mojari (Bikaneri style)
  6. Kundan work
  7. Wooden antiques
  8. Nokha Quilts (known for lightweight and good insulation)
  9. Paintings