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Bikaner
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If you thought cities like Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur are your only options for a royal stay, it's about time you included Bikaner on that list.
Image credit: Laxmi Niwas Palace
Secluded from the tourist hotspots in Rajasthan, Bikaner is where you can enjoy a serene heritage stay and marvel at many stunning havelis.
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A popular stay option in Bikaner is Narendra Bhawan, a heritage property that housed the last reigning Maharaja of Bikaner.
Narendra Bhawan
The boutique hotel is a mix of modernity and grandeur, and its art deco inspired interiors is what further lends to its charm.
To live like a royal, book a luxurious stay at Laxmi Niwas Palace and get insights to how the Maharajas lived in the olden times.
Laxmi Niwas Palace
There are many interesting rooms to explore here, such as this particular hall that is said to be made of 50kg of pure gold
Then there's the billiard room that displays various wild animals hunted by the Maharajas and that have been preserved for over 100 years.
Lalgarh Palace is another grand structure and heritage hotel, which was built for Sir Ganga Singh, the Maharaja of Bikaner (1902 and 1926).
Lalgarh Palace
Built in the 15th century, this fort is a must-visit to explore intricate stone carvings, wall paintings and colourful marble tiled floors.
Junagarh Fort
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When in Rajasthan, indulging in Marwari food is customary. Relish the famous laal maas and jungli mass to kadhi, aloe vera sabji, dal baati.
Marwari Thali
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