LALLGARH PALACE (BIKANER - RAJASTHAN)
Built between 1902-1926 by maharajah Ganga Singh of Bikaner, lallgarh
palace is one of the prestigious properties of the welcomegroup-sheraton
hotels. This magnificent palace in imposing red sandstone 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 the lotus in full bloom, adding to the magic of its facade.
each room here is a suite with period furniture - four poster beds, chaise-lounges
and exquisite carpets. The walls of the palace are full of reminders of
the past- vintage etchings, hunting trophies and old portraits. The palace
is a monument of magic the transports the guests into the glorious past.
Other remarkable features of the palace are its own museum and library
(the fourth largest in the world), clay pegion trap and skeet shooting
facilities at adjoining ranges. Other attractions include excursions to
Gajner lake, Deshnoke temple, Kolayat and camel breeding farms. Other facilities
include spacious lawns, banquet and conference halls, tennis, billiards
and croquet.
ACCOMODATION : 38 Rooms and a multi-cuisine
restuarant.
ADDRESS : Lalgarh palace hotel, Bikaner-33400.
ACCESS :
BY ROAD : Jodhpur - 250 Kms.
BY RAIL : Bikaner - 3 Kms.
BY AIR : Jodhpur- 250 Kms
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