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Bhanwar Niwas Bikaner, Rajasthan
In this great town of red sandstone, with richly decorated houses rising high over its bustling streets, stands Bhanwar Niwas, the most magnificent boutique hotels belonging to the Rampuria family. Commissioned in 1927, the architecture of the haveli and its interiors is a fascinating blend of Indian and European styles. Bhanwar Niwas offers its guests an experience of the lost flamboyant world of Rajputana. This boutique hotel in Rajasthan would take you away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
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Getting There
Situated within the picturesque walled city of Bikaner is Bhanwar Niwas, the grandest and most magnificent of the famed havelies (mansions) belonging to an old and distinguished family of Bikaner.
Air: Bhanwar Niwas is located 350 km from the Domestic Airport
Railway Station: 1 km
Bus Stand: 2 km
Shopping Center: 0.5 km
City Center: 0.5 km
Things to do
Junagarh Fort: Revel in the architectural splendor, as you take an intimate look at this imposing fort. Within the fort are 37 palaces and pavilions. The most beautiful palaces in the complex are the Chandra Mahal, Phool Mahal and Karan Mahal. The palaces, exquisitely built in red sandstone and marble are ornate with mirror work, carvings and paintings.
Lalgarh Palace: The magnificent fort in red sandstone, a fascinating juxtaposition of the Oriental style and European luxury that leaves you truly mesmerized. Belgian chandeliers cut – glass ornaments, oil paintings and lamps, all adding to its charm.
Bhandeshwar Jain Temples: Beautiful 16th century Jain temples are dedicated to the 23rd Tirthankar Parshvanathji. Other important temples of Bikaner include the Lakshminathji, Ratan Bihariji, Shiv Bari, and Nagnechiji temple.
Camel Breeding Farm: Acquaint yourself with the indispensable ship of the desert at this camel research and breeding center, the only one of its kind in Asia.
Devi Kund: This is a royal crematorium with cenotaphs of the house of Bikaji Rathore. Many decorated Chhatris, built in the memory of the Bika dynasty, offer splendid example of the Rajput architecture.
Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary and Palace: Gajner is also home to nilgai, chinkara, wild boar and black buck.
Karni Mata Temple, Deshnoke: The temple offers a haven to rats. Devotees feed the rats, owing to the belief that these rodents will be reincarnated as holy men. The entrance archway of the temple is intricately carved in marble.
Kolayat: The temple here is the venue for a fair in the month of Kartik (Oct - Nov), attracting thousands of pilgrims. Kolayat is an idyllic picnic spot as well.
Shiv Bari Temple: Built in the 19th century by Maharaja Doongar Singhji, the temple is encircled by a high wall. Beautiful paintings and a Nandi Bull facing the Shiva Lingam are the attractions of the temple.
Kalibanga: The remnants of the pre-Harappan and Harappan settlements have been found at this place in Hanumangarh District.
Accommodation
Bhanwar Niwas offers 24 stunningly beautiful guestrooms, each different from other. On the ground floor are the magnificent public rooms including the Blue Drawing Room and the Little Drawing Room.
Eating
One Multi-cuisine Restaurant that offers Indian, Chinese, Continental.
The food served is Vegetarian.
There is a dinning room and a coffee shop open 24 hrs
Facilities
Fax
Internet
Travel Desk
Dry Cleaning
Restaurant
Bar
Courier
Front Desk
Banquet
Free Newspaper
Doctor On Call
Fire Safeguards
Laundry
Baby Sitting
Barbershop
Money Changer
Power Back-Up
Safe Deposit
Shopping Arcade
Station Transfers
Travel Desk
Unit Air Conditioning
Business Facilitation Services
Music concert every evening in the courtyard
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