Lalgarh Palace stands north of the old city as a monument to early-20th-century Rajasthani ambition. Built from deep red sandstone with elaborate carved screens (jali work), the palace combines Rajput tradition with European grandeur — a ballroom sits alongside zenana quarters, and carved pillars alternate with wrought-iron balconies.
Part of the palace now operates as a heritage hotel, but a significant wing houses the Shri Sadul Museum, dedicated to the life and times of Maharaja Sadul Singh. The museum contains archival photographs, hunting trophies, and personal effects that offer an unexpectedly intimate window into Bikaner's royal history. The gardens are open and pleasant to walk through; the overall complex is worth at least an hour.