Did you know Camels fought during indo-pak wars? Yes, correct, Bikaneri Camels Corps were used to fight in the wars of India & Pakistan. Not only that, Bikaner has more than 300 breeds of Camels! Bikaner is hence known as the City of Camels. Don’t be surprised if you see, people going for an evening stroll on their pet camels!
In India, during all invasions each fort fell. But one fort never did. Junagadh fort. This fort has the honor of never been taken. This 600 years old fort is not only mighty but beautiful as well. Many secret passages have been found over the years by random onlookers and many yet to be found. Maybe you could be the one to find next one!
Bikaner is oddly famous for its food. People here are always experimenting and have produced rich quality of food over the years. Bikaneri Bhoojiya, Mohanthal, Ghevar and Balushahi are a few to name. Even outside Rajasthan, Bikaneri sweets hold a prestige to their name. Do try it when you come here!
Bikaner has a hidden gem which is not explored by many tourists. Its wooden work. Made up of Sheesham, Neem, Teak and offering different shades and colors of wood, Bikaner gives you authentic decorative items. The artisans with their years of practice can forge any shape you request out of wood and present to you in a brief time.
Ever seen a temple where 25,000 rats roam freely and people pray to them? In Karni Mata Mandir, rats are revered holy. Mata, the goddess is the protector of rats. In this temple, people feed rats, eat their leftovers as prasadam (sacred offering) and if they mistakenly stepped over a rat, they donate a silver forged rat to the temple as penance! Weird or not, you must visit this place to know more!