Constructed in 1748 AD, in the formerly princely state, of Gondal, Naulakha Palace, is a historical and architectural edifice belonged to HH Maharaja Bhagwat Sinhji and sits on the banks of the Gondal River.
in this small town of Gondal before heading to the Palace.
One has to drive miles to get a nonveg outfit as
Gujarat survives on veg platters
The name “Naulakha” is significant.
The cost of construction was nine lakh rupees, hence the name.
In Part 1, we plan to explore at first the exterior of the palace and its surrounding area.
Where’s Naulakha Palace?
through the lanes and slender roads towards the river Gondal.
Gondal town
The Naulakha Palace
people away from the roads. We drove through the
less crowded roads around noon towards the palace
Palace Inner courtyard
right, a long balcony ran along on arched openings that
also had the royal family’s architectural supports. Straight ahead,
a flight of steps met another huge building artistically constructed
where visitors were not allowed. Visitors could sit for a
break but cannot go in
warhorse stood in the shadows of the Royal Courtyard
European and Indian architecture
beside the columns and decorated supports that propped
the balcony on top at Naulakha Palace, Gondal
of the main palace, used for Royal functions still today
at Naulakha Palace, Gondal
the palace exterior as we climbed to the first floor
at Naulakha Palace, Gondal Gujarat
the arched building with its slanted tiled roof threw afternoon
shadows on to the courtyard at Naulakha Palace, Gondal
Splendid Exterior decorations
and the water channels and sprouts were curved out of
stone figurines at Naulakha Palace, Gondal
beautifully decorated. The burned-out conical flower architecture
below the balcony adds to the archaic artistry of the
structure at Gondal, Gujarat
on the building exterior. Architectural innovation and beauty
astounded us and even to this day, they are
being maintained at Naulakha Palace, Gondal
Asian architectural wonder at its best can be seen on the
outhouse section of the Naulakha Palace at Gondal, Gujarat
founded us by its sheer aura of detailed craftsmanship at
the Naulakha Palace, Gondal, Gujarat
Gondal river Palace view
a breathtaking scene. The royal family likely spent countless
hours observing the sunrise and sunset as they cast their
crimson hues over the river at Naulakha Palace in Gondal, Gujarat
greeted by arched pillars and recesses that offered a
view of both the courtyard and the ornate
staircase of Naulakha Palace, Gondal
The Terrace section
ornamented room serving as the entrance to the inner quarters.
The fusion of architecture was evident throughout, with European
Gothic-style pillars merging with Asian engravings.
This is the Naulakha Palace in Gondal, Gujarat.
the interiors of the Palace from the elements. Small minarets
gaze out from a distant corner towards the sky, echoing
the royal tales of Naulakha Palace in Gondal, Gujarat
We stood tall over the Gondal River flowing silently as we overlook it from the Palace Balconies. Now, comes the excitement to dive within the palace.
Hope you enjoyed the Palace tour with us 🏰
Part 2
With bated breath, are you waiting for the Part 2? We will take you to the interior chambers and rooms of the vast Naulakha palace 🤩
In Part 3, you may have seen the Royal customs, unique objects and the Queen’s kitchen 🖼️
In Part 4, you will see the majestic collection of crockeries and chandeliers at the Royal Palace of Naulakha🍽️🔪
Part 5, will take you through those times of 19th century where you can see a superb collection of horse drawn carriages of that era 🐎
Part 6 gives a visitor a brilliant tour of the Royal collection of toys, that include, scale models of cars, trains and airplanes 🚃🚗✈️
Inference
- An architect’s paradise as far as architectural brilliance is concerned
- Remember, not to use camera everywhere as restrictions to photograph apply within the palace
| Distance from Orchard Palace to the Naulakha Palace | 1.7 kms |
| Best time to visit | December through early March, avoid summers. Wear cotton clothes as Gujarat does not have any winters |
| Timings | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed from 2.30 pm to 3 pm for lunch) Time Required: 4 hours Closed on Sunday |
| Parking | The Naulakha Palace has its own parking |
| Pocket pinch | Entry Fee: Indians – Orchard Palace Rs.150 when we went, perhaps Rs.200 now Camera – Rs.150 Mobile camera – Rs.100 Video Shooting charge: Rs.200 Palace Guide Cost – Rs.200 for 2 hours |
| Places to visit around | Shri Swaminarayan Mandir The Orchard Palace Shri Ramanath Dham |
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