DESCRIPTION
"Gajner Palace listed in Heritage Hotels in India, located just 30 minutes away from the Bikaner is one of the most sought-after heritage properties in the country.
Located on the shores of Lake Gajner and in proximity to the Gajner wildlife sanctuary, this beautiful property is built in red sandstone.
A getaway resort for special guests during the British Raj, it is now one of the finest heritage hotels.
HISTORY
Spreading in an area of over 6000 acres of land, Gajner Palace Bikaner was mainly hunting resort during the time of the rule of the British and before that the summer palace of Sir Ganga Singhji, one of the greatest Maharajas of Bikaner during the first-half of the 20th century.
It was opted as an accommodation by a number of dignitaries, which also included the Prince of Wales in 1905, Governor General Lord Elgin, Lord Erwin in 1927 and Viceroy of India, Lord Mountbatten.
This hotel was connected to the Bikaner Palace by rail in 1922.
MRIGTRISHNA BAR
Desert-theme based bar, Mrigtrishna bar has an interior that oozes out elegance. Placed in Dungar Niwas, if the name of the bar is translated into English, it means ‘Mirage’. Relax while sipping your favorite wine while the cool breeze blows past you.
THE MIRAGE RESTAURANT
The former ballroom of the Maharaja and his guests, The Mirage restaurant today serves lip-smacking delicacies of Indian, Mughlai and Continental cuisines.
Open during the day for light snacks and lunch and dinner, it has an extension in the form of the Imperial Terrace, a perfect place to enjoy tribal and folk performances in the evening with the sanctuary and lake in the backdrop.
ROOMS & SUITES
The Palace has 45 guest rooms including suites and deluxe Rooms. Every room is well-laden with antique furniture reminding one of the days of the royalty. There is an attached plush bathroom, separate sitting cum dining room, separate dressing room is available in the suites.
