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Laxmi Niwas Palace

The Laxmi Niwas Palace is situated in Bikaner and made by Late Maharaja Ganga Singh, the maker of modern Bikaner, who personally conceived, foresaw and supervised the construction of his personal residence. The Laxmi Niwas Palace is a magnificent red sandstone structure designed by Sir Swinton Jacob in the Anglo-Scenic style. This stately building, great & grand, is built around a central courtyard and is intricately carved from the skirting up to the highest dome. The building has some exquisite stone ‘jali’ work or lattice that is awesome and stunning. The motifs, floral and geometrical, will leave you hypnotized by the work of art.

A lace-like work of stone on the edges of the entire roof was created as a splendid crown on the head of the palace!! The royal palace of Laxmi Niwas Palace has a huge principal entry gate. The Clock Tower which is secured by guards and reminds memories of old dignity and grandeur. The palace has a vast lawn with rows of trees, fairly big pools, and red sandstone housings. The huge entrance stretches to a warm and dignified welcome to the visitor. The monument art on the pillars is really captivating and attracts the eyes along with the ceilinged Portico, looks gorgeous with the decorative carving.

The wide area of the grand staircase leads you up to the reception which extends a warmth of hospitality to the visitor. It is the pilot to the extensive hallways and the inner courtyard, which is normally called as “chowk” blessed by the memories of festive occasions and gracious functions of Rajasthan. In this place where Gala dinners are arranged every day accompanied by folk music and dances by dholies and langhas. The main attraction of the dinner is a fireworks display.

Best Time to Visit
Since Bikaner is located right in the middle of the Thar Desert, Laxmi Niwas Palace is best to be visited during the winter season. During the winters, the temperatures can dip to freezing points but still a chilly weather is better than an oppressive and dry summer weather which averages around 45-degree Celsius.


Palaces in Rajasthan

Palaces in Rajasthan Known for their beautiful structures, detailed edifices and age-old architecture, the Forts And Palaces in Rajasthan are the very evidence of this land’s rich culture and heritage. Scattered all around the state, these forts and palaces are unique in their history, with every single one more grand than the other. Some of these palaces, like the Umaid Bhawan Palace, amongst others, have also been converted into luxury and heritage resorts and hotels in present times. The famous forts of rajasthan still retain their old glory and exquisite architecture, and transport you back to the bygone eras. One such example is Jaipur’s Amber Fort, which exudes the remnants of the times of the Rajasthani Maharajas. There is also the Chittorgarh Fort, the largest in the country, beautiful and grand, and famous for its glorious past. The palaces in rajasthan, such as Udaipur’s City Palace, which dates back to the 1500s, tell the stories of the kings of the past. Or the Neemrana Palace, which is so grand and royal that it has now been converted into a heritage resort. A visit to these spectacular structures of Rajasthan will definitely be a remarkable experience of a lifetime!