Bikaner – A City of Palaces and Golden Dunes

Bikaner is the city of beautiful palaces, temples and the golden sand of the Thar Desert. The city has a widespread of beautiful architecture that mesmerizes any visitor who visits for the first time. It is one of the busiest towns in Rajasthan which is always bustling with activities and people throughout the year. It is also known to give you the seclusion and quiet you look for in a mystical place like this city.

We will share a few recommendations of places to stay which will fulfill your dream and also give you the experience of a lifetime.

These Palaces are best places to stay in Bikaner

1. Narendra Bhawan Bikaner: HH Narendra Singhji is the last ruler of Bikaner who owns and resides this beautiful palace. It comprises of 82rooms that echo the royal taste and experience of His Highness's life – from world traveler to nationalist. The hotel arranges extravagant excursion of the city, but if you want to sit back and relax within the premise, you get the option of a gym, spa and an in-house library. The infinity pool on the terrace is magical.
   
   

   

   
   

   

   
   
2. Lalgarh Palace: The red sandstone palace hotel in Bikaner is part of the Lallgarh estate, where the royal family still resides. The 56-room heritage palace hotel has elements of various architectural styles of the European, Rajasthani and Islamic culture. It has the perfect backdrop for a destination wedding. Do sign up for the camel safari or a dinner date on the dunes of the Thar, under a starry night sky.
   
   

   

   
   

   

   
   
3. Gajner Palace: this lakeside palace less than an hour's drive from Bikaner. It gives you a choice for nature walks, and boat rides on the lake, dinner under the star-filled night sky out in the forest, and desert safaris. This heritage property is privy to many dignitaries like the Prince of Wales and Lord Mountbatten.
   

    

   

   
   

   

   
   
4. Bhanwar Niwas: this palace is located in the heart of the old city of Bikaner and offers a view of the traditional trader havelis - the Rampuria Haveli. This property originally belongs to the Rampuria family, and the architecture includes 25 rooms, seemingly inspired by the Art Deco movement of the 1920s.
   
   

   

   
   

   
   
   
5. Laxmi Niwas Palace: This magnificent hotel resonates luxury from all corners. If wish to experience the royal lifestyle in its purest form, this is the palace to stay. The property overlooks the entire Lallgarh estate. Most rooms have the original layout still intact including the furniture which is almost 100-years old.
   
   

   

   
   

   

Every palace and fort reflects a beautiful mixture of Mughal, Gujarati, Rajput, and also European styled architecture. The Rajasthan palaces all over the state are converted into luxurious hotels and