10 Indian Mahals And Palaces That You Should Visit Once In Your Lifetime

Zee Media Bureau
Mar 14, 2024

1. Hawa Mahal

The Hawa Mahal in Jaipur is dedicated to Lord Krishna. It resembles the crown of Krishna. The palace reflects a harmonious amalgamation of the Hindu Rajput and Islamic Mughal architectural styles.

2. Lakshmi Vilas Palace

Laxmi Vilas Palace, set in the heart of Vadodara, is a majestic palace and the residence of the erstwhile Gaekwads. The palace features a stunning fusion of Hindu, Gothic, and Indo-Saracenic architectural elements.

3. Padmanabhapuram Palace

Located in Kanyakumari district, Padmanabhapuram Palace is a sheer thing of beauty. Having been around for more than 400 years, it is regarded as Asia's largest wooden palace.

4. Mubarak Mandi Palace

The Mubarak Mandi Complex is a well-preserved Heritage Site of Jammu & Kashmir spanning more than 150 years. This palace was the royal residence of the Dogra Kings of Kashmir.

5. City Palace

Udaipur City Palace boasts of wonderful blend of Medieval, European and Chinese Architecture. It is a marvelous assortment of courtyards, pavilions, terraces, corridors, rooms and hanging gardens.

6. Ujjayanta Palace

Ujjayanta Palace, which stands in the Capital city Agartala, was built by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya. The palace is set with huge Mughal-style gardens, beautified by pools and gardens and tiled floors.

7. Jai Vilas Palace

Jai Vilas Mahal aka Jai Vilas Palace, built in 1874, stands in the city of Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh. The nineteenth century palace was built by Jayajirao Scindia, the Maharaja of Gwalior during the British Raj

8. Bangalore Palace

Bangalore Palace introduces tourists to the lavish lifestyle lived by the Wadeyars. It is famous for its exquisite wood carvings, intriguing architecture, and paintings, including those by Raja Ravi Varma.

9. Palace of Mysore

The Palace of Mysore is a three-storied structure in the Indo-Saracenic style. The palace features murals, golden howdah, Durbar Hall, intricately carved doors and square towers with exquisite design.

10. Falaknuma Palace

Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad is also known as the 'mirror of the sky' because it reflects the ever-changing moods of the sky. It is home to some of the best collections of the Nizam's treasures, including paintings, and statues.

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