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The
Laxmi Niwas Palace--- a magnificent red sandstone
edifice 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 upto the highest
dome. The stone 'jali' work (lattice ) is awesome and
stunning. The motifs, floral and geometrical, leave
you mesmerised. A lace- like work of stone on the
edges of the entire roof was devised as a glittering
crown on the head of the palace!!. The royal palace of
Laxmi Niwas Palace has a gigantic principal
entrance--The Clock Tower which is secured by guards
and evokes memories of old grandeur and splendour
A
long drive flanking the vast lawns with rows of trees,
airly
big pools and red sandstone quarters take you to the
main building. The great Portico extends a respectful
and dignified welcome to the visitor. The sculptural
art on the pillars supporting this amazing high-
ceilinged Portico, along with the decorative carving,
evokes the senses. The wide retina of stately
staircase lead you up to the reception which extends a
warmth of hospitality to the visitor. It is the pilot
to the extensive hallways and the vast 'chowk' or
inner-courtyard, hallowed by the memories of festive
occasions and gracious functions of the past.
The huge area of the 'chowk', with a garden in the
centre and a beautiful fountain, presents a different
angle to view the beauty of the palace. All round this
courtyard are rows of columns along the long corridors
providing an arresting view. On the walls are hung
rare Trophies, images of the sportive hunting hobby of
the Rajputs. Opening out into these long corridors are
rooms of colossal size, with about ten feet high
doors, which have been painstakingly restored to their
former glory. The original paintwork, arabesque
decoration on the walls & ceiling have been
restored by local artists and craftsmen. The
rooms have been refurbished with exquisite
soft-furnishings and the bathrooms have been made
ultra-modern keeping in mind the needs of the modern
day travellers. The Laxmi Niwas Palace still today
commands a grand view. It is a monument of the
glorious past, a vista of bygone times, covering
almost a century of changes ups and downs. It is
indeed the 'Crowning Glory' of Bikaner's forts and
palaces.
Location
: 240 km. from airport , 4 km. from Railway Station, 1
km. from the down Town Area.
Accommodation : Total 30, 4 Singles, 18
Double, 10 Suits - Baths Attached.
Dining : Vegetarian food (Indian, Chinese,
Continental).
Facilities:
Air-conditioned,
Mini bar and refrigerator, Telephone, Bar, Coffee
Shop, Swimming Pool, Television, EPBAX Telephones,
Laundry, Money Changer, Conference Facilities.
Address : Laxmi
Niwas Palace Lalgarh Complex Bikaner
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