Gajner Palace

Gajner Palace is a stunning 20th-century red sandstone royal hunting lodge 32 km from Bikaner, set on the banks of Gajner Lake in a wildlife sanctuary. Built by Maharaja Ganga Singh, it once hosted Viceroy Lord Irwin and is now a gorgeous heritage hotel. The lake attracts imperial sandgrouse in winter — a top Bikaner birdwatching destination. Boat rides on the lake and wildlife drives through the sanctuary offer sightings of deer, nilgai, and seasonal migratory birds.