The Laxmi Niwas Palace Bikaner was built between 1898 to 1902, the years leading to World War I. It was an era known for its economic prosperity, artistic expression, and political intrigue. If one ever pays a visit to Bikaner, they should have this place on their list of PLACES TO VISIT IN BIKANER. People include Laxmi Niwas Palace Bikaner in various BIKANER TOURISM PACKAGE.
The best time to visit Laxmi Niwas Palace Bikaner would be from October to December, when the temperature is optimal. This palace served as a royal residence for Maharaja Sir Ganga Singh. And Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob designed IT. The palace was built using pink sandstones indeed. The pink sandstones had the quality to complement the intricate symmetrical design of the intended palace. Sir Jacob did an impeccable job of turning Maharaja Sir Ganga Singh's artistic vision into reality. With the construction of this palace, Maharaja Sir Ganga Singh stimulated employment in the region indeed.
Laxmi Niwas Palace Bikaner history:
This palace was in an Indo-Saracenic style which was very popular in the 19th century in India indeed. The name comes after the Hindu goddess Laxmi, goddess of wealth, prosperity, and beauty indeed. There were plans to expand this estate into a much larger Lalgarh Palace. The royal family and their guests used Laxmi Niwas Palace Bikaner exclusively indeed. It had exceptional hospitality, and some of the famous guests in the Palace Bikaner were: King George V and Queen Mary, The kings of Greece, viceroys, Maharajas, and fellow statesmen. Currently, the Golden Triangle Fort & Palace Pvt. Ltd owns the palace and, as a result, converted it into a lavish hotel, preserving its precious heritage.