| Described
as a jewel in the Thar Desert, Gajner Palace is an imposing structure
built on the embankment of Lake Gajner by Maharaja Ganga Singhji
of Bikaner. The heritage hotel, which used to serve as an erstwhile
hunting resort for the royal family and guests and is spread over
an area of 6000 acres, has been redone painstakingly to restore
the Raj days and capture the opulence of royal Rajasthan. The
most singular feature of the heritage hotel is that the palace
complex has a wildlife sanctuary on its grounds, which is home
to several endangered species and migratory birds.
Set
in a suburban locale, the hotel is accessible by air and road
both. The nearest airway station and railway station are located
at a distance of 260 kms and 32 kms respectively. The rooms, serviced
24 hours, are equipped with attached bath with hot/cold water,
direct dialing telephone, television, in house movie channel and
a mini bar. Mirage, the onsite restaurant, serves Continental
and traditional Indian cuisine while Lake Terrace serves snacks.
The Mrigtrishna Bar is well stocked too.
Apart
from the usual hotel facilities like coffee shop, travel desk,
cyber café, money exchange, safe, health center, laundry,
business center, doctor on call, car rental and indoor games,
the Hotel Gajner Palace also arranges for nature trails, boat
rowing and cultural & folk evenings every day. The camel,
horse and jeep safaris in the early mornings or evenings when
the wildlife flocks to the lake to drink water are very popular
with the guests.
The
grandeur and sweep of Gajner Palace takes one by surprise. The
red sandstone architecture contrasting sharply with the blue skies
above and the abundant greenery, The Gajner Palace combines a
royal stay with a fascinating wildlife experience.
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