The Laxmi Niwas Palace

The Laxmi Niwas Palace is a Luxury Heritage Hotel situated in Bikaner, Rajasthan. Set amidst vast lush green lawns, lily ponds and fountains the Laxmi Niwas Palace is a dream carved out of red sandstone. 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.

Built of pink sandstone, brought from the stone quarries of Dulmera, some 45 kms. north of Bikaner city and set amidst acres of landscaped gardens dotted with lily pools and fountains, this monumental palace in all its grandeur and beauty was the principal residence of the Maharaja of Bikaner, exclusively for the use of Royal family and their guests.

The touch of royalty is instantly apparent as you step in the red sandstone portico. Even a casual glance will show that this is no ordinary portico. It was designed to welcome Emperors, Kings and Viceroys. No expense was spared to make the first step into The Laxmi Niwas Palace a truly memorable experience.

The Laxmi Niwas Palace opened its doors as a luxury heritage hotel at the turn of the Twenty first century has 42 palatial rooms fitted with all modern amenities.

Room types

• Deluxe rooms
• Palace rooms
• Historical Suite
• Royal Suite

A luxurious multi cuisine restaurant, the Swarna Mahal is located in the private dining hall of the Royal family. Decorated with pure gold wall paintings and a gilded carved woodwork ceiling the Swarna Mahal is literally a golden room with an ambience that transports you to a fairy tale world of beautiful princesses and chivalrous princes. The chef takes his inspiration from the famed table of the Bikaner Royal Family. Apart from its regular menu Swarna Mahal also serves several mouth watering local specialities.

Dinner in the Rajasthan Village
An authentic traditional local cuisine is being served here. Rajasthan Village is being setup. Cultural entrainment is added for one experience the rural rusty but rich cultural life style.

Dinner in the Sand Dunes
At 10 kms from the Palace, in a rustic camping set up a theme dinner is organized in the sand dunes. The venue is lit up with mashals and oil lamps. Desert singers and dance troops liven up the evening with their enchanting performance. Evenings in the desert and in the sand dunes open to the sky, a beautiful experience.

Conference facilities
The Beautiful Conference hall was the private audience room of Maharaja Ganga Singhji. The audience 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.

Lounge
The Lounge is huge exquisitely carved hall with sandstone arches was once the state drawing room. Luxuriously appointed Victorian rooms cater to every comfort. The Royal guests were welcomed in this very manner in the days of yore.

Indoor Games
The Palace offers a quite a few games and entertainment. An illuminated Lawn Tennis court, Badminton Court, Croquet, Practicing Net, Putting Green, 3 Greens, Table Tennis, Billiard and board games are a few to mention.

Desert Trekking
Trekking in the desert is very adventurous. Pack your sack with trekking kits and set for a 5 to 10 kms trekking in the desert and sand dunes. Trekking en-thrills an experience courage when in isolation and also test your endurance power. It remains a favorite sport with young and old.

Cultural events
Rajasthan Folk music/dance, Desert folk songs, Kalb Elian music, Fire dance, Gazal, Kavalies and varieties of entertainment program are being arranged. These entertainment programs are organized in the Courtyard/Recreation hall/Garden.

Fashion show
Palace can accommodate 300 people in the closed hall, where a fashion show can be organized and for a bigger gathering, it can be arranged in the lawn.

Promotion launching
The Palace with its inherent beauty and with its location advantage ideally suits for any promotion launching activities. A gathering up to 300 people can be organized in the hall and a bigger gathering can be arranged in the lawn.

Film shooting
This Palace is a favorite of location for film makers and artisan. The magnificent corridors, beautiful courtyard, well decorated trophy room, decorated spacious halls of Gulab Mahal, Swarna Mahal, Neel Mahal and beautiful garden at the back drop of the palace makes a hunting ground for film makers.

Ad Campaign
Any product launched in the majestically constructed palace carries the qualitative workmanship of this 19th century Palace as a trade mark of quality.