Gajner
Palace -a summer resort of Bikaner Maharajas -has often been described as
'an incomparable jewel in the Thar desert'. Built by Maharaja Ganga Singh
ji of Bikaner, palace stands on the embankment of a lake .The palace was
used by Maharaja for grand shoots and lavish entertainment. Royalty, both
Indian as well as international, Viceroys and other dignitaries have been
entertained at this grand palace.
The
architecture of Gajner palace is truly outstanding. Built in red sandstone
with intricately carved pillars, jharokhas and screens , the craftsmanship
here is amazing. Palace is surrounded by beautiful wooded area, now a
preserved sanctuary which provides shelter to chinkaras , blackbucks, blue bull
(neel gai) and flocks of imperial sand grouse. A part of palace has been transformed into hotel.
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