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Built
between 1902-1926 by Maharajah Ganga Singh of Bikaner, Lallgarh Palace is one
of the prestigious properties of the Welcome Group- 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.
