Gajner Palace

Gajner Palace is a lakeside heritage palace-complex located in the Thar Desert near Bikaner, Rajasthan. Built by Maharaja Sir Ganga Singh around 1910-1913 and designed by architect Samuel Swinton Jacob, it originally served as a hunting lodge and private game reserve for the royal family. The palace now operates as a heritage hotel managed by HRH Group of Hotels, spread over 6000 acres with an artificial lake and surrounding wildlife sanctuary.

Visitors can explore the red sandstone palace architecture featuring Rajasthani, Mughal, and European design elements with intricate jharokhas, chhatris, and jaalis. The palace complex includes four wings with historic suites and deluxe rooms. Guests can enjoy boat rides on Gajner Lake, nature walks through the surrounding forest, bird watching for migratory species, and wildlife viewing in the adjacent sanctuary. The property offers a serene desert landscape setting with lush gardens.

Built around 1910-1913 by Maharaja Sir Ganga Singh of Bikaner and designed by architect Samuel Swinton Jacob. Originally served as a hunting lodge and private game reserve for the maharajas, hosting distinguished guests including Prince of Wales (1905), Governor General Lord Elgin, Lord Erwin (1927), and Lord Mountbatten. The Imperial Sand Grouse shoots during Christmas season were prestigious social events. In 1922, the palace was connected to Bikaner Palace by rail. Converted into a heritage hotel in 1976.

Represents Rajput architectural heritage blending Rajasthani, Jain, Mughal, and European design elements. The palace showcases traditional craftsmanship in carved pillars, wooden furniture, and antique paintings. It reflects the royal hunting culture of Rajasthan's maharajas during the British Raj period.