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Lalgarh Palace, Bikaner

A red sandstone palace of carved lattices and arcades, built for Bikaner's great modernising Maharaja.

LocationNorth of Bikaner city
Built1902–1926, Maharaja Ganga Singh
ArchitectSir Samuel Swinton Jacob
Time needed1 hour

The story

A little history.

Maharaja Ganga Singh commissioned Lalgarh Palace in memory of his father, Lal Singh, and moved the royal residence here from Junagarh Fort. It was designed by Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob and built between 1902 and 1926.

The palace mixes Rajput, Mughal and European styles, with intricate stone lattice work carved from local red sandstone. Parts of it are now a heritage hotel, and the Sadul Singh Museum displays royal photographs and trophies.

What to see

Don't miss.

  • Carved stone facadesJharokhas and lattice screens cut from red sandstone with remarkable detail.
  • CourtyardsArcaded courtyards and fountains, beautiful in the late afternoon light.
  • MuseumPhotographs, hunting trophies and memorabilia of the Bikaner royal family.
  • GardensLawns where peacocks often wander.

Our tip: Have tea or dinner at the heritage hotel to see more of the palace interiors.

Good to know

Questions travellers ask.

Is Lalgarh Palace open to visitors?

The museum is open to visitors. Other parts operate as a heritage hotel.

Who designed Lalgarh Palace?

Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob, who designed several Indo-Saracenic buildings in Rajasthan.

Can I visit Lalgarh and Junagarh in one day?

Yes. They are only a few kilometres apart.

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