Laxmi Niwas Palace

Laxmi Niwas Palace is a red sandstone building in Bikaner with Indo-Saracenic architecture, decorated with carved pillars, ornate ceilings, marble courtyards, and decorated balconies throughout its rooms. The structure was built as a luxury residence with 42 air-conditioned rooms, and also contains a restaurant, swimming pool, and conference spaces.

British architect Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob designed the palace in the late 1800s as a gift for Maharani Laxmi from Maharaja Ganga Singh. The building was created during a period when European architects worked in Rajasthan and blended local building styles with Western influences.

Local craftsmen from Bikaner created the intricate stone carvings with traditional Rajasthani patterns that decorate the exterior walls and interior rooms. This handmade work shows the local art tradition that has been passed down through generations.

The palace is located in Bikaner city and is best reached by car or local transport. Visiting requires no special physical demands, as most rooms are arranged on level ground.

The entrance features a clock tower that gives the palace a notable architectural detail. Inside, visitors can see gold-painted walls, royal portraits, and hunting trophies from the maharaja's collection that reveal private interests from that time.