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Jaipur was founded in 1727 by Sawai Jai Singh II, below the older palace at Amber.

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What food is Bikaner known for?

Quick answer

Bikaner is known above all for bhujia, a fine savoury snack of moth bean flour, and for a wider culture of namkeen. Sweets and a desert-town thali sit beside that reputation.

Detailed answer

Bhujia became a packaged industry as well as a lane food. Several producers use the Bikaneri name. Geographical Indication status is sometimes claimed in articles; confirm the current GI register before you treat a brand as officially registered.

The city is also a base for Junagarh Fort. Eat before you go up if you are sensitive to fried snacks in the heat. Summers in Bikaner are extreme.

Tips

  • Buy snacks you will eat within the journey unless they are sealed and you like them. Fresh namkeen stales.
  • Do not plan a tasting walk in May at noon.

Sources

  • Rajasthan Tourism — Official visitor information. Hours, events and advisories change.
  • GI registry — Check ipindia.gov.in before citing a Geographical Indication in an exam or a business claim.

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