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Kawardha Palace, an impressive palace in Kawardha, Kabirdham district, Chhattisgarh state located at about 140 km from Raipur, is on a plot covering 11 acres of land that has a nicely landscaped garden. The palace is on the Maikal hill range at an altitude of 941 meters above the sea level and is presently being used as a heritage hotel for use by the visiting tourists. It is under the management of the successors of Vishvarajah Maharajah and his family who are also living in one part of the palace. It was in 1991 this palace turned in to a hotel and Maharajah Yogeshwar Rao was instrumental in bringing about this change so that the heritage value of this palace could be preserved and at the same time he would get enough money to main this palatial palace. Designed and built by Maharajah Dharamraj Singh between the period 1936-39 AD, using Italian white marble and stone, the amazing place is surrounded by greenery and scenic hills The architecture is a blend of Italian, Mogul and Colonial styles and the blending of different styles makes it more impressive.

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The palace has several well maintained and appointed rooms and cottages. The Durbar hall is a big one which is more than 80 feet in height with a huge dome and gold filigree. There is an eye caching marble staircase with marble balustrades. The zebra room has bar and a library. The main entrance gate is called Haathi Dharwaja - elephant gate which was a silent spectator to the royal era of glamour and glory, royal processions and promenades. The impressively designed palace is a good example of Indian ruler's rich cultural and historical heritage that survived for a long time. A visitor to this palace will be much impressed by the workmanship of the skilled artisans of the by-gone period. The entire palace has a unique ambiance conducive to relaxation of body and mind in the middle of scenic hill ranges.

Nearby Areas & Attractions

Sahaspur Lake, Purukhati Muktangan Museum, Gonds & Baigas Community Village, Bhoramdev Temple

Activities:

Village Walk, Farming, Cooking, Community Interaction, Birding, Trekking, Temples Visit, Jeep Safari, Yoga, Cycling

Facilities:

Parking, Air Conditioning, Homely Food

Tariff:

Child Policy:

Child Up to 6 Years is complementary

6 to 12 years are: Rs 1000 accompany with parents

Child above 12 years treated as adult

How To Reach

Location: Kawardha, Chhattisgarh

Distance From Raipur: 148 Kms

Nearest Airport: Raipur

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