About Laxmi Niwas Palace

Set amidst vast lush green lawns, lily ponds and fountains the Laxmi Niwas Palace is a dream carved out of Red Sand Stone. The first view of the Palace from the Clock tower gate confirms that this is no ordinary palace. The Laxmi Niwas Palace is the culmination of a tradition of excellence, which stretches back to antiquity.

Hotel Specifications

Accommodation

Laxmi Niwas Palace was the personal residence of Maharaja Ganga Singhji of Bikaner. The residential rooms were designed keeping in mind the fact that they would be used by the royal family itself or by the personal guests of the Maharaja as only guests of equal status to the Maharaja would be invited to spend the night in the Palace.

Most of the rooms are decorated lavishly using gold wall paintings and have painted or carved wood ceilings.

Dining

Swarna Mahal

A luxurious speciality restaurant serving authentic Northwest Frontier Cuisine, the Swarna Mahal is located in the erstwhile dining room of Maharaja Ganga Singhji. This dining room is decorated with pure gold wall paintings and a gilded carved woodwork ceiling. Enjoy the excellent food while the ambience transports you to a fairy tale world of beautiful princesses and chivalrous princes.

Hari Mahal

Located in the study room of Maharaja Ganga Singhji this 24-hour coffee shop serves delicacies from around the globe.

Chowk

This filigree like inner courtyard is the hart of Laxmi Niwas Palace. Gala dinners are organized in this masterpiece designed by Sir Swinton Jacob. Enjoy a lavish dinner while folk dancers and musicians entertain you. The grand finale is a fireworks display.

Private dinner on terrace

Enjoy a private dinner on the terrace over looking the lawns. (on special request only)

The Trophy Bar

This well stocked bar serves a wide range of drinks and a variety of cocktails. Decorated with trophies from the hunting expeditions of the kings, the trophy bar is the ideal retreat for enjoying your drinks.

Conference and Banquet Facilities

The Smoking Room (A Conference Hall)

This beautiful hall was the smoking room of Maharaja Ganga Singhji. The green and gold theme wall painting with carving and gilded wooden ceiling was designed to provide an ambience conducive to serious thinking. The smoking room has been witness to many important cabinet meetings of the Bikaner State. Today it is the conference hall of the Laxmi Niwas Palace. Equipped with all major facilities it provides the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable conference.

Recreation & Health Center

The Billiard Room

Beautifully displayed game trophies from all over the world provide a unique ambience to this exquisite hall where you can enjoy a quite game of billiards, chess or cards.

City Information

Welcome to the holiday at the desert city of Rajasthan - Bikaner. Bikaner is renowned for its well-fed camels and citadels, which are so, eye catching that you really do not have to look for them. While at the Bikaner do check out the Junagarh fort and its various parts including the Dewan-iI-khas, the Phool Mahal, Hawa Mahal, Badal Mahal and Anup Mahal-reflect the glorious architecture of Bikaner. Then there is the Lalgarh Palace and the in-house Sadul Museum that it worth visiting. For antiques and artilleries you may visit the Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum. The pious of you may pray at the Bhandasar Jain Temple, dedicated to the 23rd Jain tirthankara while the researchers and the animal lovers must visit the Camel Research Farm.