The grandeurans sweep of Gajner Palace takes one by surprise. It’s overpowering and yet so warm and welcoming in a typical Rajasthani way. Gajner Palace, just a 30-minute drive from Bikaner, is today a grand heritage palace of the HRH Group. In the early decades of the twenitieth century it was a sprawling summer palace of Sir Ganga Singhji, one of the greatest maharajas of Bikaner. British viceroys, political agents and military commanders were his special guests at Gajner Palace where’s jolly good time’ was had by all.

Built on the shores of the Gajner Lake, the red sandstone architecture of the palace contrasts sharply with the blue skies above and the abundant greenery of the palace. Its historic suites are well appointed with four-poster beds, period furniture and mirrors. The fireplace evokes a cozy feel of the English manor. Gajner Palace has been developed both as an ideal getaway for leisure travellers and a venue for corporate meetings. The palace comes alive for glittering weddings. Nature walks, camel and jeep safaris take visitors deep into the 6000-acre wildlife sanctuary. Gajner Palace, as gracious as always, has a novel way of making visitors feel welcome.

Gajner Palace stands imposingly like a jewel in the Thar desert on the shores of the Gajner lake. 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 Boar 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.