Gajner Wild Life Sanctuary Bikaner

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Rajasthan is also very famous for wildlife sanctuaries, apart from palaces, forts and deserts. The Gajner wild life sanctuary Bikaner is famous for is wildlife. The dense and deciduous forests of Bikaner are a home to various rare and exotic species of birds and animals.

Gajner is located in the northwest part of Rajasthan, 32 kms away from Bikaner. Gajner wild life sanctuary is situated in the middle of lush green trees. Hills and a serene lake surround the sanctuary. This was an important hunting ground of the King of Bikaner. The sanctuary includes Gajner Palace and Gajner Lake.

The palace is built in pink sandstone and the Gajner Lake is a beautiful spot. the natural beauty of Gajner is simply mesmerizing. A number of birds like imperial goose migrate here during winter. The animal population includes neelgais, waterfowls, chinkara and the imperial sand grouse. You can spot large herds of deer's grazing freely and they visit the lake to quench their thirst.

This place was developed as a shooting ground for the royalty as it was a sport limited to the feudal chiefs and the maharajas. There was annual sand grouse shooting and the palace served as a resort. Many royal people have visited this place and various dignitaries like the viceroys have been entertained here.

The Gajner palace is now converted into a heritage hotel. You can stay here and live in the royal manner. Gajner is the most beautiful place as it has a palace, a lake and has gardens surrounded by woods.