About Hotel Gajner Palace

Gajner Palace is an incomparable "Jewel in the Thar Desert" built on the embankment of a lake by His Late Highness Maharaja Ganga Singhji of Bikaner. During winter even now, this palace with its beautiful lake and surrounded wooded areas become the home of different species of migratory birds, most renowned amongst them being the Imperial Sand Grouse. Endangered antelopes like Black Bucks, Nilgais, Chinkaras and other animals like the Wild Board roam freely in this area which is now a preserved sanctuary. One can experience the true romance of the desert in the comfort of Gajner Palace.


Hotel Specifications

Accommodation

There are 11 Historic suites and 28 well appointed rooms open to travelers. All rooms are Air-conditioned with 24 hour hot and cold running water.

Dining

Authentic game recipes have been adapted to create "Shikari" dishes out of chicken and mutton. Splendid royal Bar-be-cue, Buffets and entertainment programs are arranged to match the ambience of yore.

Recreation

Tennis Courts, Walking, Bicycle and Nature trails. Camel and Jeep Safaris, Horse Riding, Solar and Rowing Boats. Other Facilities

Travel assistance, Money exchange and Safety Lockers at the reception. Facsimile, Internet and Telephone, Conference and Banquet facilities, and Doctor on call.

Basic Data Country India State Rajasthan District Bikaner City Bikaner Location at Shamla Hills 285 km from Jodhpur Airport 32 km from Railway Station Rooms 60 Rooms City Information The beautiful city of Bikaner is dotted with places of tourist attractions. Bikaner is home to several important lakes and mosques. The largest mosque in India - the Taj-ul-Masjid is worth visiting besides the Jama Masjid and the Moti Masjid. Other landmarks of Bikaner comprise of the Shaukat Mahal and Sadar Manzil. While at Bikaner do check out the museum of tribal and contemporary art forms- Bharat Bhavan. The other museums - the Tribal Habitat or Manav Sangrahalaya and the Government Archeological Museum also attract several tourists. For recreation visit the Upper Lake and the Lower Lake and indulge in boating and sailing. For nature and animal lovers there is Van Vihar local safari park and the Aquarium. The Lakshmi Narayan Temple/ Birla Mandir must be visited. Close to Bikaner is Islamnagar renowned for the buildings made by Dost Mohammed. The prehistoric paintings of the Bhimbetka caves are at a distance of forty-five kilometers from Bikaner. The world heritage site of Sanchi is forty-six kilometers away from Bikaner where as the historic spots of Neori, Ashapuri and Chiklod are Closer. For angling and picnics you may check out Hathaikheda and Samardha.