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Gajner Palace is a Grand Heritage
Palace of the HRH Group of Hotels. Spread over 6000
acres, the palace is a 30-minute drive from Bikaner.
Gajner Palace was built on the banks of Gajner Lake by
Sir Ganga Singhji, one of the greatest Maharajas of
Bikaner, in the early decades of the twentieth
century. Gajner Palace was used as a hunting resort by
the former Maharajas and visiting British dignitaries
during the days of the Raj. During the reign of
Maharaja Ganga Singhji, this palace was used for grand
shoots and lavish entertainment. Christmas season was
often celebrated with prearranged duck and Imperial
Sand Grouse shoots. Royalty, both, National and
International, Viceroys and other dignitaries were
invited on this grand occasion.
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of Maharaja Ganga Singh’s great
achievements. The maharaja ruled for a period of 56
years. The state especially prospered under his rule.
In the fort museum which is housed in the red sandstone
Ganga Niwas, built during the reign of Maharaja
Sir Ganga Singh, here can be seen a unique collection
of miniature paintings, manuscripts, weaponry .The
Lalgarh palace has now been converted into a beautiful
hotel. The large and airy rooms point towards a
pervasive British influence, even though the Welcome
group took over it's management in 1993 and made
numerous renovations.
