Famous, Lalgarh Palace is situated in Bikaner, the city was founded in 1488 by a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur named Rao Bhikaji. Jodhpur is well connected to Delhi and Jaipur by train or bus. |
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About the Palace
This grand and beautiful palace is an architectural masterwork in red sandstone, and was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh Ji in the memory of his father Maharaja Lal Singh Ji in 1902. This oriental fantasy was designed by Sir Swinton Jacob. This architecture is a fusion of Rajput, European and Mughal architecture. The exterior contrasts dramatically with the oriental interiors and amenities. |
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 The palace has beautiful filigree work and latticework, which are hallmarks of a great craftsmanship. The palace museum displays well preserved hunting trophies and old photographs. In the fort museum which is housed in the red sandstone Ganga Niwas, built during the reign of Maharaja Sir Ganga Singh, here can be seen a unique collection of miniature paintings, manuscripts, weaponry and even a world war I bi-plane. |
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The library of the Lalgarh palace is supposed to have the largest collection of original Sanskrit manuscripts on parchments, copper and gold or silver plaques. Built in the memory of maharaja Lal Singh, Lalgarh Palace has a graceful facade of red sandstone, and is one of Maharaja Ganga Singh's great achievements. The maharaja ruled for a period of 56 years. The state especially prospered under his rule. |
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The Bougainvillea bushes and the terraced lawns add beauty to the palace. Peacocks stroll around the palace, which has been partly converted into a hotel. The Lalgarh palace has now been converted into a beautiful hotel. The large and airy rooms point towards a pervasive British influence, even though the Welcome group took over it's management in 1993 and made numerous renovations. |
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The shri Sadul museum forms a part of the palace, and houses vast collections of books, manuscripts, photographs and albums that span several generations. |
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How to reach :
Bikaner can be easily accessed through air, train or road. |
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By Air : The nearest airport is Jodhpur 240 kms. |
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By Rail : Bikaner is well connected to Delhi , Jaipur, Culcutta and Allahabad etc. |
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By Road : Though the unfriendly desert sands surround Bikaner but the city is well connected by roads. There are local and inter-state bus services for Bikaner . |
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Climate :
Being a desertscape, the summers are very hot in Bikaner . Bikaner has high temperature difference and low rainfall. The best season to visit Bikaner between October and March when the weather remains cool and tolerable. |
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