Company press release, January 7, 2004
New Delhi
It is the year of the Gajner Palace, the property, a Grand Heritage Palace of the HRH Group of Hotels- Udaipur, is set to witness a series of high profile events showcasing the finest of Indian ethnic crafts, music and dance in the authentic heritage ambience of Royal Rajasthan.
Gajner Palace, was built as a summer palace-resort on the banks of Gajner Lake in early twentieth century by the then Maharaja, Sir Ganga Singhji. Today the palace stands proud, sensitively restored to come alive for visitors from all across the world who are discovering the sprawling palace complex as an un-spoilt destination away from the maddening crowds.
"Just a four hours drive from Jodhpur, and barely half-an-hour's drive from Bikaner, Gajner Palace is fast becoming the preferred getaway for tourists and corporate executives alike," said Mr. Jitendra Singh Rathore, President of the HRH Group of Hotels. "The charm of Gajner Palace lies its versatility… ideal for glittering weddings, it is at the same time also suited for small conferences. Guests, particularly honeymooners, who love the outdoors have options for nature-walks and safaris into the 6000-acre wildlife sanctuary," he added.
With tourism emphasis clearly focused on the 'undiscovered', Gajner Palace's splendour as a destination will be in the fore as Shri Arvind Singhji Mewar, Chairman HRH Group talks about tapping the potential of heritage tourism on 10 January at the tourism session of 2nd Pravasi Bhartiya Divas celebrations.
Gajner Palace is distinguished for its red sandstone architecture; an imposing facade dotted with jharokhas, sit-outs and terraces overlooking the Gajner Lake and the sanctuary- a romantic setting that recreates the splendour of royal Rajasthan.
The Grand Heritage Palace has 11 historic suites well appointed with four-poster beds, period furniture and mirrors. There are 41 deluxe rooms spread across the palace complex. Modern facilities and amenities have transformed Gajner Palace while the essence of its royal past has been sensitively preserved.
Built on the shores of the Gajner Lake, the palace has been likened to a jewel of the Thar desert. Gajner Lake has been the regular watering hole for thousands of migratory birds. Over the years, Gajner is becoming well known as a bird-watchers' paradise. "The Imperial Sand grouse, tufted ducks, pintails and moorhens are just some of the bird species that are spotted at the Gajner Lake and in the smaller lakes around the wildlife sanctuary," said Mr. Vipul Verdia, General Manager of the HRH Group. Gajner Palace offers a special package for bird-watchers and nature lovers too. The best months for bird watching are from November to March.
Gajner Palace has also announced a special Honeymoon package, priced at Rs. 11,000/- for a 3 days-2 nights stay at the dreamy palace-resort. Go ahead, live a dream!
Getting to Gajner
Delhi - 470 kms., Jaipur - 350 kms.
Gajner Palace is just four hours' drive from Jodhpur, the nearest airport that is well connected to both New Delhi and Mumbai. Bikaner is the closest railhead for Gajner Palace; it is barely half-an-hour's drive from Bikaner to Gajner. Bikaner has daily trains to and from New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Chandigarh. Guests, who visit Jaisalmer for its timeless charm, prefer to drive into Gajner Palace; the excellent roads of Rajasthan make driving a pleasure.
About HRH Group of Hotels
Gajner Palace is a Grand Heritage Palace of the HRH Group of Hotels, headquartered in Udaipur. The HRH Group is the only chain of heritage palace-hotels and resorts in Rajasthan and India. Shiv Niwas Palace and Fateh Prakash Palace in Udaipur are the other Grand Heritage Palaces of the Group. The Government of India awarded its prestigious National Tourism Award for the Best Heritage Hotel in the Heritage Grand category in 2001-02 to Fateh Prakash Palace. Previously, Shiv Niwas Palace had been the recipient of this Award for two consecutive years.
Shikarbadi Hotel in Udaipur, The Aodhi in Kumbhalgarh, Gorbandh Palace in Jaisalmer, Karni Bhawan Palace and Maan Bilas in Bikaner are the royal retreats of the HRH Group. The Ramgarh Resort & Polo Complex in Jaipur is the only polo-destination of India developed by the HRH Group.
The Group is preserving royal palaces and resorts and has developed an authentic heritage circuit in Rajasthan that offers regal experiences of island-palaces, museums, galleries, car collections, desert safaris, wildlife sanctuaries and visits to ancient temple-towns. The Chairman and Managing Director of The HRH Group is Shri Arvind Singh Mewar whose illustrious family had been rulers of the former state of Mewar in Rajasthan for 1500 years.
The HRH Group has a network of offices in India and the UK. www.hrhindia.com is the official website of the HRH Group of Hotels where more information and details about regal events and regal experiences is available.
For details contact:
Parul Bakshi
HRH Group of Hotels
C 41 Gulmohar Park (basement)
New Delhi
Tel: 26611274/75
Email: mgrpbdev@delhi.hrhindia.com
or
Vishal Tyagi
Brand Comm
Tel: 33307348, 23359540
brandcommdel@yahoo.co.in
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