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Karni Bhawan Palace
This
modern residence was built by His Late Highness, Maharaja Dr. Karni Singhji
of Bikaner, in the Art Deco of style which was very popular in the forties.
Eighteen well decorated and comfortable rooms are open to travellers.
Authentic Marwari cuisine and simple continental meals are served in traditional
style. Karni Bhawan Palace has sprawling grounds most suitable for large receptions
and weddings. The Palace is also a convenient overnight stopover on the way
to Gajner and Nagaur known for its grand Mosques, painted Palaces, annual Cattle
fair with colorful dance and folk festivals.
Lalgarh Palace
Built in the year 1902 by one of the most outstanding personalities of princely
India, Maharaja Ganga Singhji.
The Lalgarh palace is sheer poetry in sandstone. Constructed during the first
half of the nineteenth century, it defies the bleak and rugged reality of the
Thar desert.
Lallagarh palace is a complete integrated example of Indo-Saracenic architecture,
a perfect example of Sir Swinton Jacob’s creations.
Laxmi Niwas Palace
The historical stretch of land covering the area of the back portion of Laxmi
Niwas Palace and various quarters of State time is known as Lalgarh. Situated
in this stretch of royal apartments is the residence of Late Maharaja Ganga
Singh, the maker of modern Bikaner, who personally conceived, foresaw and supervised
the construction of his personal residence--The Laxmi Niwas Palace-- a magnificent
red sandstone edifice designed by Sir Swinton Jacob in the Anglo-Scenic style.
