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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 Maha raja 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 |