LAL GARH PALACE BIKANER

On the outskirts of the city, this imposing red sandstone palace was built by maharajah Ganga Singh, in commemoration of his father Maharaja Lal Singh. The oriental fantasy designed by sir Swinton Jacob is among the purest forms of Rajput palaces, with a fine blend of an oriental facade and an occidental interior.

The intricate dexterous carving on the red sandstone is a hallmark of great craftsmanship. The palace treasures a marvelous collection of old photographs and hunting trophies, well preserved and exhibited. The lush sprawling lawns with dancing peacocks and beautiful bougainvillea adorn the palace.

A part of the palace has been converted into a hotel and one-part houses a museum called Sri Sadul Singh Museum.

Lal Garh Palace (3 K.M) From Bikaner

It was built in 1902 A.D. by Lord Ganga Singh, in sacred memory of his father, Maharaja Lal Singh. Most of the building is made of red sandstome and it is rightly called "dream in red sand stome". The royal family of Bikaner still lives there. Apart of this palace is comverted in to a hotal. Another portion, which is kept open for visitors, is known as 'Sadul Museum'. The museum comprises memorials of the last three rulers of Bikaner State (His highness Ganga Singh, Sadul Singh and Dr. Karni Singh.) Raghu is one of the guides of the museum.

Visiting hours of Lal Garh palace 10.00 A.M. to 4.00 P.M.

Entry ticket (For museum) Rs. 10/- per head

Weekly holiday. No

Photography not allowed in side the museum but you can take photograph of the building of LalGarh Palace.

Howto get Lal Garh palace

You may join comducted sight seeing tour or city safari, organized by Desert Tours. If not, then take an Autorikshaw. Up to Lalgarh palace it costs about Rs 10/- (form the center of city, for two travellers.) for way back you also find Auto Rikshw from the city bus station of Bikaner which is just out side palace.

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