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.
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.
ACCOMODATION:25 Rooms and cuisine that athentic game
recipes adopted as the non-vegetarian fare.
BY ROAD: Jodhpur - 250 Kms.
BY RAIL: Bikaner - 15
Kms.
BY
AIR : Jodhpur - 250 Kms.
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