About the city
If ever beauty has bloomed in a desert, it has been at Bikaner.
Founded in 1488 AD by Rao Bika Ji, it's located in north west part of
Rajasthan state in India. The imposing palaces, beautiful and richly
sculptured temples of red and yellow sand stones display some of the finest
creations of Rajput civilization.
It's
lust for "dessert" or affection for "desert" that
tickles every heart to visit Bikaner.
About the Hotel
Gajner Palace stands imposingly like a jewel in the Thar desert on the
shores of the Gajner Lake. Built by h.h. Maharaja Sir Ganga Singhji of
Bikaner. This grand heritage property is spread over 6000 acres which is now
a preserved wild life sanctuary. Gajner Palace was once used as a hunting
resort by the former Maharajas and visiting British dignitaries. Royalty
both national and international viceroys other dignitaries were entertained
on grand occasions at the palace.
Location
Gajner Palace is just four hours' drive from Jodhpur, the nearest airport
that is well connected to both New Delhi and Mumbai. Bikaner is the closest
railhead for Gajner Palace; it is barely half-an-hour's drive from Bikaner
to Gajner. Bikaner has daily trains to and from New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad
and Chandigarh. Guests, who visit Jaisalmer for its timeless charm, prefer
to drive into Gajner Palace; the excellent roads of Rajasthan make driving a
pleasure.
