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Heritage Hotels in Bikaner
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| BHANWAR NIWAS, Bikaner (Heritage Hotel) |
Bhanwar Niwas was built in the early 20 th century by Seth Bhanwarlalji Rampuria and is one of the most interesting Havelies locates withing the walled city of Bikaner. The haveli follows no particular style of architecture, insteat it is a pot-pourri of Indian and Western styles.
Recently converted into a hotel, Bhanwar Niwas has some rather elegant rooms like the blue drawing room, entrance hall, grand staircase and the library. The bar is a converted Baori, or underground rain water trank. Local musicians perform in the splendid couryard and invite guests to unwind in the evenings.
Special Features: The haveli is located in the city making it convenient to take walking tours, savour the sights and get a feel of the local flavour. Karni Mata Temple and Camel Breeding Farm are some of the other sites of interest.
Facilities available: 12 double rooms and 2 single. Restaurant serving Indian, continental and Chinese.
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| GAJNER PALACE, Gajenr, Bikaner (Heritage Hotel) |
Gajner Palace has often been described as an incomparable jewel in the Thar DESERT> Built by Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner, the palace stands on the embankment of a lake.The palace was used by the Mahraja for grand shoots and lavish entertainment. Royalty, both Indian as well as international, Viceroys and other dignitaries have been entertained at this grand palace.
The architecture of Gajner palace is truly outstanding. Built in red sandstone with intricately carved pillars, Jharkokhas and screens, the craftsmanship here is amaing. The palace is surrounded by beautiful wooded area, now a preserved sanctuary, which provides shelter to chinkara, blackbuck, neelgai and wild boar.
Even today the rooms in the palace retain their touch of royal comfort.
Special Features: Staying in Gajner is like being a royal guest. Authentic game recipes have been adopted to creat non-vegetarioan dishes.
Facilities available: 25 rooms with attached bathrooms. Sumptuous meals.
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| LALLGARH PALACE, Bikaner (Palace Hotel) |
Built between 1902-1926 by Mahraja Ganga Singh of Bikaner, Lallgarh palace is an imposing red sandstone structure. This magnificient palace is an example of Pure Rajput martial architexcture. Designed by Sir Swinton Jacob, this palace has several grand halls, lounges, cupolas and pavilions. The exotic palace has magnificient pillars, richly carved fire mantles, Italian colonnades and motif of the lotus in full blook, adding to the magic of this jewel of the desert.
Each room here is a suite with period furniture- four-poster beds, chaise-lounges and exquisite carpets.carpets. The walls of the palace are full of reminders of the past-vintage etchings, hunting trophies and old portraits. The palace is a treasure trove where the guests can spend hours “walking in the past”.
Special Features: The palace has its own museum and library (the fourth largest in world), clay pigeon trap and skeet shooting facilities at adjoining ranges. Excursions to Gajner Lake, Deshnoke temple, Kolayat and camel breeding farms can be arranged.
Facilities available: 38 rooms, spacious lawns, banquet hall, conference hall, tennis, billiards and croquet. Multi-cuisine restaurant.
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| KARNI BHAWAN, Bikaner (Heritage Hotel) |
Karni Bhawan was built by Mahraja Dr. Karni Singh of Bikaner in the art Deco style lwhich was very popular in the 40s.The rooms here are large, well-decorated, comfortable and provide guest with all modern amenities. The place is surrounded by large sprawling grounds and lots of shady trees which attract different species of birds.
Special Features: The palace is also convenient for an overnight stopover on the way to Gajnmer and Nagaur.
Facilities available: 15 rooms with attached bathrooms. Simple Rajasthani meals.
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