Laxmi Vilas Palace Bharatpur

Set amidst the sprawling 50 acres, and surrounded by undulating, yellow mustard fields, the Laxmi Vilas Palace is an eclectic and lively fusion of Rajput and Mughal architecture. The palace was earlier called Raghunath Niwas though locals always preferred to call it Kakaji ki kothi. Spacious and airy rooms opened out into the inner courtyard with its marble fountain, enchanting cupolas and sunny courtyard completed the pretty picture. Here you may relive the history of Bharatpur, feel the warm hospitality extended to you by the present generation living in the Palace. The lively fusion of Rajput and Mughal architecture as well as "Brij" culture has been very nicely maintained.

Getting There

The Laxmi Vilas Palace is located on the old Agra - Jaipur road and is 56 km away from Agra.

Air: The nearest airport is at Agra 56 km away.

Rail and Road: Regular rail services connect Bharatpur with several cities on Delhi-Mumbai trunk route, Jaipur and Agra. A network of bus services links Bharatprur with several cities within and outside the state.

Things to do

There’s a lot to see and experience at Bharatpur. One can undertake day trips to the following places:

Keoladeo National Park: UNESCO has listed it as a world heritage site. It boasts of more than 375 species of birds and more than 132 of them breed inside the Keoladeo Ghana National Park. The sanctuary not only attracts birds from India but also from places like Europe, Siberia, China and Tibet.

Deeg: Deeg (34 km) North of Bharatpur is this beautiful garden town, the gardens have been laid with great care and precision, the sparkling fountains and meticulous palaces add to the beauty of this idyllic retreat of the princes of Bharatpur.
 
Bengal Chamber: It houses the dining from, and has sloping arches, with comfortable cushions along the outer edges forming the seating area. The walls of the royal Chess Room has trellis design and are painted in soft red.

Deeg Fort: The fort stands majestically over a slightly elevated point. Impressive moats, ramparts and gateways surround the fort. There also is placed a gun captured from Agra fort. Another defunct cannon that was captured from Ahmad Shah Abdali (1761), who seized the fort for six months, guards a vantage point.

Dhaulpur: The red sandstone from Dhaulpur is famous throughout the country and was used in the construction of the Red Fort of Delhi. The oldest Mughal Garden built by Babur was discovered at Jhor 16 kms from Dhaulpur, the grandeur of the garden is still reflected by its ruins. Mach Kund (5kms) from Dhaulpur, a historical site, has a lake with over hundred temples on its embankment. Excursion points around Dhaulpur are: Damoh Waterfall, Kanpur Mahal & Ram Sagar Sanctuary.
Gopal Bhawan: Completed in 1760, an imaginatively designed building complex with beautifully laid gardens at its entrance and the rear overlooks the Gopal Sagar that is flanked with smaller pavilions, Sawan and Bhadon. The formal gardens face a raised terrace with an arch of lustrous marble installed on a pedestal in the form of swing.

Accommodation

The decor goes beyond the narrowly appointed rooms and antique furniture. The best of creative style is equally distinguished by homely warmth, personnel involvement of the staff’s attention to various intangibles that define the rich and varied boutique culture in general and Bharatpur in particular. The Inner Courtyard and garden make a peaceful and serine summer's evening memorable and delightful. In the evening, cater for a candle night dinner or a special in style; and you will often catch a full moon and numerous shining stars keeping you company.

Eating

An aroma that waters your mouth when it is dinnertime floats and walks over from kitchen. The boutique hotel famed for its churma and other traditional dishes offers readily tasty dishes, while treating every dainty inmate most cordially. An experience never to forget; a memory always to last. A wide variety of choicest cuisine is provided to the palace guests. Personal supervision and attention of the family ensures that the highest standards of hygiene are met in the palace kitchen. Nothing but only farm-fresh vegetables from the Palace goes into preparing meals- Indian, Mughlai, Continental & Rajasthani.

Facilities

Camel Ride
Buggy Ride
Jacuzzi and Toddler Pool
Village Excursion
Theme Dinners
Swimming Pool
Guide for Bird Sanctuary
Dinner on Terrace/Garden with Cultural Program and Puppet show for Groups
Restaurant
Room Service
Doctor on Call
Laundry
Safe Deposit
Bar
Left Luggage Room