|
Gajner
Palace, an incomparable jewel in the Thar Desert is built on
the embankment of a lake. Built by H.H. Maharaja Sir Ganga
Singhji of Bikaner, this Grand Heritage property is spread
over 6000 acres. Gajner Palace was used as a hunting resort
by the former Maharajas and visiting British dignitaries
during the days of the Raj. During the reign of Maharaja
Ganga Singhji, this palace was used for grand shoots and
lavish entertainment. Christmas season was often celebrated
with prearranged duck and Imperial Sand Grouse shoots.
Royalty, both, National and International, Viceroys and
other dignitaries were invited on this grand occasion.
Hotel Gajner Palace
The Palace
now has a private wildlife sanctuary, which is home to
endangered antelopes like the chinkara, black buck, neelgai
and other animals. During winter months, the lake becomes
home to more than a hundred species of migratory birds,
including the Imperial Sand Grouse.
While at
Gajner Palace, one can see the photographs of the days of
the Raj which have been meticulously arranged in the
corridors. Each suite has been carefully restored to its
original grandeur; right from the furniture to the wall
paper, every little detail has been recreated.
During the
stay at Gajner Palace, one should try a camel, horse or a
jeep safari into the wildlife sanctuary. The wildlife is
plentiful and the best time for the safari is the early
morning or the evenings when the wildlife flocks to the lake
to drink water.
LOCATION : 5 kms. from the Railway Station.
ACCOMODATION : 38
Historic and Super Deluxe Rooms.
FACILITIES
: Camel and jeep
safaris, banquet, conference and boating.
Facilities: Air-conditioned rooms,
room service, running hot and cold water in the bathrooms,
multi-cuisine restaurant, doctor on call, all major credit
cards accepted here.
ADDRESS : P.O. Gajner, Tehsil Kolayat, Bikaner,
Rajasthan, India.
|