Ashish Bijarniya
Travel and food writer covering NH52 highway life, pilgrim routes through Rajasthan, and the vegetarian cooking traditions of Shekhawati. Part of the family behind Mangalam Hotel & Restaurant on NH52, Laxmangarh — the only fine-dining pure veg stop on the Jaipur–Bikaner corridor.
NH52 Highway Travel
Every restaurant, stop, and distance on the Jaipur–Bikaner corridor.
Pilgrimage Routes
Salasar Balaji, Khatu Shyam Ji, and Rajasthan's sacred highway corridors.
Rajasthani Cuisine
Shekhawati heritage recipes — dal baati churma, ker sangri, satvik cooking traditions.
Pure Veg Dining
Vegetarian travel and dining across Rajasthan's highway belt.
Writing from the source
Growing up in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, Ashish Bijarniya has spent his life alongside NH52 — one of Rajasthan's most important national highways, connecting Jaipur and Bikaner through the heart of the Shekhawati belt. His family founded Mangalam Hotel & Restaurant in Laxmangarh in 2012.
The writing here is firsthand. When Ashish covers the distance from Jaipur to Salasar Balaji, or the best food stop on NH52, or what pilgrims should eat on a Khatu Shyam Ji yatra — it comes from someone who lives and works on that route daily, not someone who looked it up.
His focus is practical and place-specific: where to stop, what to order, how far is it, is it pure veg, is the parking suitable for buses. The kind of information that actually helps a traveller on NH52.
Articles by Ashish
Dal Makhani Recipe — The Secret Behind the Slow-Cooked Magic
Quick Answer: Authentic Dal Makhani takes 6–8 hours of slow cooking. The secret isn't just the ingredients — it's patience. This recipe walks you through the traditional Punjabi method, plus the short
भारत विश्व के सर्वश्रेष्ठ व्यंजनों में 13वें स्थान पर — TasteAtlas 2026 पुरस्कार से पता चलता है कि वैश्विक यात्री भारतीय भोजन के बारे में क्या सोचते हैं
संक्षिप्त उत्तर: TasteAtlas के 2026 विश्व खाद्य पुरस्कारों के अनुसार, जो 590,000+ सत्यापित रेटिंग्स पर आधारित है, भारतीय व्यंजन 4.43/5 रेटिंग के साथ विश्व स्तर पर 13वें स्थान पर है, मुंबई विश्व के सर्
India Ranks 13th in World's Best Cuisines — TasteAtlas 2026 Awards Reveal What Global Travelers Really Think About Indian Food
Quick Answer: According to TasteAtlas's 2026 World Food Awards based on 590,000+ verified ratings, Indian cuisine ranks 13th globally with a 4.43/5 rating, Mumbai places 5th among the world's best foo
NH52 Food Guide 2026 — Best Restaurants, Dhabas & Stops Between Jaipur and Bikaner
Quick Answer: The best restaurant between Jaipur and Bikaner is Mangalam Hotel & Restaurant at Laxmangarh Bypass on NH52 (140 km from Jaipur, 100 km before Bikaner), offering pure vegetarian fine dini
Jaipur to Salasar Balaji by Road — Complete 2026 Yatra Guide with Best Food Stop
Quick Answer: The Jaipur to Salasar Balaji route via NH52 covers approximately 175 km and takes 3.5–4 hours by car, with Mangalam Hotel & Restaurant at Laxmangarh Bypass (92 km from Jaipur) serving as
Jaipur to Salasar Balaji by Road — The Perfect Midway Stop on NH52 (2026 Pilgrim's Guide)
If you're planning the drive from Jaipur to Salasar Balaji Dham, here is the short answer you probably came looking for: the full route is roughly 175 km on NH52, takes 3 to 3.5 hours in moderate traf
Best Breakfast on NH52 Near Laxmangarh — A Fresh Morning Stop for Highway Travellers, Families & Pilgrims
Quick Answer: If you're searching for the best breakfast on NH52, Mangalam Hotel & Restaurant near Laxmangarh, Sikar is the morning stop most travellers now choose. We open at 7:00 AM daily and serve
Best Restaurant Stop on NH52 Between Jaipur and Bikaner — Laxmangarh
Quick Answer: If you're searching for the best restaurant near you on NH52, Mangalam Hotel & Restaurant near Laxmangarh, Sikar is your answer. It's a 100% pure veg restaurant on the Jaipur–Bikaner hig
Planning a Road Trip on the Jaipur–Bikaner Highway? Here’s Why Your Best Stop Is Already Waiting
Quick Answer: If you’re travelling on NH52 between Jaipur and Bikaner, Mangalam Hotel & Restaurant near Laxmangarh is the best stop on the entire highway — pure veg food, spotlessly clean washrooms, g
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