Rai Ka Bagh Palace
A historically significant palace and a vital railway station in Jodhpur, once a royal guest house and site of Swami Dayanand Saraswati's sermons. [^R...
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A historically significant palace and a vital railway station in Jodhpur, once a royal guest house and site of Swami Dayanand Saraswati's sermons.
"It's a functional railway station and a restricted historical site, not a typical tourist attraction. "
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Remember, it's not a typical tourist attraction. Access is restricted. :information_source:
Transport Hub
Utilize it as a convenient railway station for travel to nearby cities. :train2:
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4.5 · 165 reviews
Type
Historical Landmark
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Historical Echoes
Explore the remnants of a royal past, once a guest house and site of significant historical events.
Rai Ka Bagh Railway Station
A functional station connecting to Nagaur, Merta, Ajmer, and Jaipur, serving as a key transport point.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati Site
The grounds where Swami Dayanand Saraswati delivered sermons and tragically met his end.
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Remember, it's not a typical tourist attraction. Access is restricted. :information_source:
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Historical Context
Appreciate its historical significance, including its connection to Swami Dayanand Saraswati. 📜
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Manage Access Expectations
Remember, it's not a typical tourist attraction. Access is restricted. :information_source:
Transport Hub
Utilize it as a convenient railway station for travel to nearby cities. :train2:
Historical Context
Appreciate its historical significance, including its connection to Swami Dayanand Saraswati. 📜
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Rai Ka Bagh Palace is primarily recognized as a functional railway station and a restricted historical site, not a typical tourist attraction. Visitors note its convenience for travel and its historical significance, particularly its connection to Swami Dayanand Saraswati. However, the lack of public access to the palace itself is a key point of clarification for potential visitors.
"It's NOT a tourist place. It is a highly RESTRICTED AREA which is Out of Bounds for the General Public. The Palace was once an area which housed "Raika Community" and their camels. Gradually, in the year 1663 by the queen of Maharaja Jaswant Singh I (Hadi Rani Jasrang De), constructed an exquisite lawn and Garden in this area, hence renaming it as "Raika Bagh". Later a Place cum Garden Complex was constructed along with Maharaja's Official Guest House, further renaming it as "Raika Bagh Palace". It was here that in 1883, Swami Dayanand Saraswati came to Jodhpur. The arrangements for his public audience were made in the public ground of this palace only. He gave his sermons here itself. Even Jaswant Singh used to listen to Swami Dayanand in this palace. But Unfortunately, a tragedy occurred when Swami Dayanand Saraswati was poisoned on 29th September 1883, while being royal guest. It is said it was Dayananda’s own cook who conspired with the court dancer to mix crushed Glass in his milk. It is even Rumoured that Queen Zubeida's unsatisfied soul (Second wife of King Hanwant Singh I of Marwar, who died with him in a Mysterious Plane Crash) still haunts this palace and the royal family's school near the palace."
Antariksha Sharma
"Nice place, near roadways bus stand, taxi available, environment cool & clean , Cold water,& lift available, also parking."
SUNIL JAT
"Super
It's near about paota and roadways bus depot jodhpur you can get here railway for nagaur merta ajmer jaipur and others
So it's good station"
Latib khan
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🚇 🗺️ Getting There
Rai Ka Bagh Palace is located near the Paota and Roadways Bus Depot in Jodhpur. Taxis are readily available, and it serves as a railway station connecting to various cities like Nagaur, Merta, Ajmer, and Jaipur.
Yes, it's a functional railway station and is close to the roadways bus depot, making it accessible via public transport for onward travel.
From Rai Ka Bagh Palace, you can catch trains to Nagaur, Merta, Ajmer, Jaipur, and other destinations. Taxis are also available nearby.
🎫 🎫 Tickets & Entry
No, Rai Ka Bagh Palace is a highly restricted area and is generally out of bounds for the general public as a tourist destination.
As it's not a tourist spot, there are no official visiting hours for the general public. Its primary function is as a railway station and a restricted area.
Since it's not open for tourism, there is no entry fee. Access is limited to specific purposes or individuals.
🎫 🏛️ Onsite Experience
While not a tourist attraction, you can observe the historical architecture and understand its significance as a former royal guest house and the site of Swami Dayanand Saraswati's sermons. It also functions as a busy railway station.
Photography might be restricted in certain areas due to its restricted nature. However, the railway station itself offers some photographic opportunities. 
It was constructed in 1663 and later served as Maharaja's Official Guest House. It's famously known as the place where Swami Dayanand Saraswati delivered sermons and was poisoned.
Reviews mention cool and clean environments, cold water, lifts, and parking facilities, likely related to its function as a transport hub.
🍽️ 🍽️ Food & Dining
While the palace itself is not a dining destination, the surrounding area, including near Umaid Bhawan Palace Road, has options like Four Brothers Brewing - Restrobar & Club, though it's noted as being pricey.
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