Gajner Palace-Heritage By Hrh Group Of Hotels - Gajner (Rajasthan)

Award-winning heritage palace on a lakeside wildlife sanctuary in the Thar Desert

Amenities & Services

Gajner Palace operates a 24-hour front desk with concierge, currency exchange, and tour desk for arranging desert safaris and nature walks. The hotel provides complimentary bicycles for exploring the 6,000-acre property, along with luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. Family-friendly amenities include a kid-friendly buffet, children's meals, and family rooms with extra space.

Dining

The Mirage restaurant serves Rajasthani, Indian, and Continental cuisines, including specialties like Laal Maans and Ker Sangri. Exclusive dining is available in the former Maharaja's ballroom, with private dining options through room service. The hotel also offers special diet menus, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet with fruits and kids' meals.

Rooms & Suites

All 44 rooms are individually furnished with premium amenities, such as minibar, sofa, satellite TV, and tea/coffee making facilities. En suite bathrooms include a bathtub, hairdryer, and shower, while lake-facing suites provide direct views of the Gajner Lake. Royal suites have been meticulously restored to preserve the original palace architecture and offer spacious living areas.

Location & Activities

Gajner Palace sits on the edge of Gajner Lake, adjacent to the Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary, home to deer, wild boar, and migratory birds. Guests can take boat rides on the lake, go on camel safaris, or explore the sanctuary on guided nature walks and desert safaris. Evening cultural programs featuring Rajasthani folk music and dance are held in the candlelit courtyard. The historic Junagarh Fort is 30 km away in Bikaner.

Awards & Recognition

Gajner Palace has received National Tourism Awards in both Heritage Grand and Heritage Basic categories, acknowledging its restored royal suites and exceptional service. Originally built as a hunting lodge for Maharaja Sir Ganga Singh of Bikaner, the property retains its regal character with vintage taxidermy and a billiard room. The 6,000-acre lakeside estate offers a rare combination of heritage architecture and wildlife sanctuary access.

• Awards: National Tourism Awards (Heritage Grand & Heritage Basic)
• Location: Lakeside palace adjacent to Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary, 30 km from Junagarh Fort
• Rooms: 44 individually furnished rooms and restored royal suites
• Dining: The Mirage restaurant and exclusive dining in former Maharaja's ballroom
• Activities: Boating, camel safaris, desert safaris, nature walks, evening cultural programs
• Family: Kid-friendly buffet, family rooms, complimentary bicycles