Lalgarh Palace
About Lalgarh Palace
The Lalgarh Palace displays an exclusive blend of Oriental and European
architectural styles. Constructed of exquisite red stones it is a royal
building with overhanging balconies and delicate latticework. The
intricate filigree work exhibits the refinements and delicacy of
craftsmanship. The terraced lawns and the Bougainvillea bushes add to
the splendor of this palace.
Architecture:
The Lalgarh Palace is a beautiful architectural wonder, built in red
sandstone in Bikaner. Constructed in 1902 by Maharaja Ganga Singh Ji of
Bikaner, in the memory of his father Maharaja Lal Singh Ji, the Lalgarh
Palace is a vision of beauty and grace. Designed by the famous architect
Sir Swinton Jacob, the Lalgarh Palace is a synthesis of Rajput, Mughal
and European architecture. The effect is a magnificent oriental fantasy,
a fairytale palace with delicate screens of lattice work and filigree
covering the windows, arches, chattris and domes, rising like a golden
vision from the desert sands of Bikaner.
Built in the commemoration of maharaja Lal Singh, Lalgarh
Palace has a charming 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
The terraced lawns and the Bougainvillea bushes add beauty to the
palace. Peacocks stroll around the palace, which has been partly
converted into a hotel. The intricate filigree work and latticework
exhibit the refinements and delicacy of craftsmanship. The palace museum
displays well preserved hunting trophies and old photographs. 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.
Tourists at the Palace, can enjoy the heritage ambience, and wander
through the grounds where peacocks dance amidst the bougainvillea
bushes. The Lalgarh Palace Hotel has a large collection of Rajasthani
paintings and hunting trophies. Guests can enjoy dining on traditional
Rajasthani, India and international cuisine. Run by the Welcome Heritage
Group, the Lalgarh Palace Hotel offers luxurious heritage getaway in
Bikaner.
