About Bikaner
Lying in the north of the desert state, the city is dotted with scores of sand dunes. Bikaner retains the medieval grandeur that permeates the city's lifestyle. More readily called the camel country, the city is distinguished for the best riding camels in the world and hence boasts of having one of the largest Camel research and breeading farm in the world.
Built in the year 1902 by one of the most outstanding personalities of princely India, Maharaja Ganga Singh ji, the Lalgarh Palace is sheer poetry in sandstone. The Palace defies the bleak and rugged reality of the Thar Desert around Bikaner. Lallgarh Palace is the most completely integrated example of the Indo-Saracenic architecture, and as some hold, the most perfectly realised of Sir Swinton Jacod's creations.
This desert town in the north of the state was founded in 1488 by Rao Bika, a descendent of Rao Jodha, the founder of Jodhpur. Like many others in Rajasthan, the medieval city is surrounded by a high crenellated wall. In the olden days, the city of Bikaner figured prominently on the great caravan trade routes. It is today a lively and colorful city reminiscent of the days of yore.
Accommodation
Hotel Lalgarh Palace is a 38-roomed royal retreat. Along with the charm of old-worldly era, every room is fitted with contemporary amenities like direct dial telephones, satellite television, en-suite bath with hot/cold running water.
Dining
For food connoisseurs, this heritage hotel offers a splendid array of delectable Indian and international gourmet fare. Do not forget to savor Rajasthani delicacies prepared with authentic flavors at the fully air-conditioned dining room.
Recreation
Have a splash into the swimming pool and swim your blues away. You may indulge yourself into tennis, billiards, croquet and badminton. Rejuvenate yourself with the healing touch of our professional masseur while for those adventure enthusiasts camel and jeep safari is a perfect way to unwind.
Facilities
Telephone.
Running Hot and Cold Water.
Refrigirator in rooms.
Continental, Indian, Rajasthani and Chinese food.
Well Stocked Bar.
Swimming Pool.
Tennis, Billiards, Croquet and Masseur.
Credit card and Money Exchange.
Conference Facility.
Doctor on Call.
Teriff
Validity(1st October 2007 to 30th September 08)