23 Sept 2013

Historical Places Of Gondal


1. Riverside Palace :

The Riverside Palace was built in 1875 by Shri Maharajah Bhagwat Sinhji for his son Yuvraj Bhojaraji.
Which is groomed be lawns and gardens and has marvelously sitting arrangement.
The "living room" is typically colonical style with chandelier,antique wooden furniture and sofas.


The Riverside Palace has 11 luxurious rooms where at every corner you will get the royal touch. All the rooms are well appointed. In all the rooms you will find a combination of original period furniture and modern furnishings. All the rooms have attached baths where you will get running hot and cold water round the clock. Some of the rooms are privileged to have private balconies....

2.Naulakha Palace :

The Naulakha Palace is the oldest extant palace in Gondal, dating back to the 17th century. It has legendary stone carvings with exquisite "Jarokhas" (balconies), a fabulous pillared courtyard, delicately carved arches, and a unique spiral staircase. The large chandelier-lit "Durbar" hall (court house) witnesses stuffed panthers, gilt wooden furniture, and antique mirrors. The Private palace museum displays an impressive display of silver caskets which were in the services of carrying messages and gifts for Maharajah Bhagwat Sinhji on his silver jubilee as ruler of Gondal.

 

3.Huzoor Palace :

The Huzoor Palace is the current royal residence, whose one wing is opened for public. It is known as the Orchard Palace because of its huge surroundings of fruit orchards, lawns and gardens. The Room of miniatures is a splendid sitting room with a collection of miniature paintings, brass, and antique furniture.
There is one railway couch available for public view in this palace, which was one part of Gondal Royal Railway.


 

4.Royal Garage :

The Royal Garages have an extensive collection of vintage and classic cars, for which it has been famous all over the world.