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Tourist Destinations of Rajasthan Bikaner Lalgarh Palace
The treasure trove where the guests can spend hours 'walking in the past'. The palace has it's own museum and library (the fourth largest in the world), clay pigeon trap and skeet shooting traps facilities at adjoining ranges. Palace has wild peacocks spreading their feathers at almost every step flowering rows of bougainvillea. Bikaner royal family still lives in part of the palace. A portion of palace is now a hotel. Timings: 10:00AM to 5:00PM on all weekdays except on Sunday. Bikaner Travel Map
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The architectural
masterpiece in red sandstone was built by Maharaja Ganga Sing (1881
AD-1942 AD) in memory of his father Maharaja Lall Singh between 1902
-1926.This magnificent palace is an example of pure Rajput martial
architecture. Designed by Sir Swinton Jacob, this palace has several grand
halls, lounges, cupolas and pavilions. The exotic palace has magnificent
pillars, richly carved fire mantles , Italian colonnades and motif of
lotus in full bloom, adding to the magic of this jewel of the desert.
Walls of palaces are reminiscent of the past vintage etchings, hunting
trophies and old portraits.