Bhairon Vilas
The former princely state of Bikaner was established in 1488 on the
western border of Rajasthan's great Thar Desert. Over the centuries,
its proud and fearless kings fought heroically in numerous battles,
built luxurious and defensive fort palaces to defend their kingdom
and patronized the arts.
Maharaja Ganga Singh Ji's philanthropic and capable rule inaugurated
Bikaner's Golden Age (1881 to 1942). The Maharaja's Rule was assisted
by his first cousin, Prime Minister Maharaj Bhairon Singh Ji, who
was name after the god Bhairon, a form of Shiva. In 1916, in recognition
of his service to the crown, Lord Harding, then Governor of India,
conferred upon Bhairon Singh Ji the prestigious title K.C.S.J. (Knight
Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India).
Bhairon Singh Ji's residence, a sprawling fortified Haveli, in the
shadow of Bikaner's historic Junagarh Fort, was begun in 1872. The
property was named Bhairon Vilas, after both Bhairon Singh Ji and
for the god Bhairon Ji himself, whose temple on the site predates
the haveli. Its presence there was considered auspicious and was taken
as a good omen for the inhabitants. Over the years, several distinguished
personalities were the personal guests of the Prime Minister. Lords
Themsford, Hardings, Curzon and several of the Viceroys and Governor
of India.
Today Bhairon Singh Ji's ancestors still live in the haveli and have
converted it into a heritage Hotel... with a difference! Bhairon Vilas
Hotel stands apart from other heritage hotels with its relaxed, homely
ambiance and reasonable rates. All the rooms and grounds are decorated
with period furniture, from the family's personal collection. Bhairon
Vilas Hotel offers 18 charming, colourful, air-conditioned rooms,
each unique and highlighting the family's proud legendary Rajput heritage.
The peaceful gardens with flower filled water pools and cool green
lawns are an ideal place to enjoy breakfast or dinner, while watching
a traditional Rajasthani puppet or musical show or fire dancing, all
of which can be arranged by the hotel.
Access
Jodhpur Airport: 250 km
Bikaner Railway Station : 06 km
Bikaner Bus Stand : 05 km
Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant: The hotel's restaurant which offers unsurpassed
views of nearby Junagarh Fort provides a delicious variety of traditional
Rajasthani, North Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes.
Lounge Bar: A place for meeting friends having a coffee or
just chill out.
Room Facilities
Room Service, Attached Bath with Running Hot & Cold Water, Telephone.
Hotel Facilities & Services
Laundry Service, Doctor on Call, TV-VCR, Safety Locker, Telephone,
Fax, Foreign Exchange Counter, Car Rental, Parking, Camel & Jeep
Safaris, Entertainment. |
