LALBAGH PALACE
AT
INDORE
Lalbagh Palace in Indore city is open for visitors from 10:00 AM to 6:00
PM (Monday Closed). Just like all other museums & monuments that comes
under Archeological Department of Madhya Pradesh, it remains closed in every
Monday.
The palace is one of the most prominent buildings of architecture in
Indore and is situated on the bank of river khan. Palace represents the
desirable life style and the inventive eye of the Holkars with beautiful
surrounding around the palace which reflects there lifestyle.
The main purpose of building the palace was to make a meeting place of
the important personalities of the Kingdom and for holding the celebrations
held there, many Royal reception also took place in this palace.
The Lalbagh palace grew in the reigns of three princes. First was King
Tukoji Rao, from year 1844 to 1886, who started it. Second one is King Shivaji
Rao, from 1886 to 1903, who continue it.
Third was King Tukoji Rao-3rd, from year 1903 to 1926. he loved the
place so much that even though he abdicated in 1926, he stayed there on till
his death in 1978. Because of its unique style of construction this palace is
considered as the most stylist residence in India. The palace is spread over an
area of 28 hectares.
The entrance gates of the palace are the copy of Buckingham palaces,
gate of queen of London, which are very magnificent and worth to be seen.
Spring-mounted floor in ballroom, marble columns, chandeliers, stained glass
windows and stuffed tigers add to the splendor of the palace.
In this three story building, the ground floors entrance hall is made of
marble displaying the prehistorical architecture. There is a huge collection of
coins in the first floor which are related with the ancient Muslim period.
The rooms of this palace are built in European style and are heavily
embellished in European Berauky and Rococo style. Bed rooms of the palace are
watch able when the royal families live there they are made up of Gold, Silver,
Glass and Sheesham wood.
The gates were shaped in the cast iron. The kitchen of the palace was
also constructed in an unique style. It was made on the other side bank of the
river near Gopal Bagh. kitchen was made by making the path on the river and is
well was connected to the palace by a well lighted underground tunnel The
ballroom of the palace has wooden floor mounted on springs for extra
bounce.There are many secret shrines present in the palace.
The rooms of the palace have now been restored and furnished. Palace
boasts of a very unique and impressive style of architecture. If technical
terms are of interest to the visitors, then the architecture is a blend of
Renaissance, Palladian and Baroque .The whole complex has a total area of 28
acres and at one time had one of the best rose gardens of the country.
By Air
As Lalbagh Palace is located in Indore city so nearest point
for flights arrival/departure is Indore Airport which is about 20kms from
palace building. It connects the city from Mumbai, Bhopal, Jabalpur &
Delhi.
By Train
The nearest railhead to Amarkantak is Pendra Road at a distance of 17 km
from the heart of the city. Anuppur at distance of 48 km from Amarkantak is
also convenient for the tourists. Taxi charges are Rs 300 from Pendra Road and
Rs 600 from Anuppur.
By Bus
There are state owned transport buses from Pendra Road, Shahdol and
Bilaspur. Amarkantak is connected by buses to Jabalpur (245 km), Rewa (261 km)
and Shahdol (67 km)
Visit timing – 10:00 am and 06:00 pm
Visit duration : 45 minutes
Open for Tuesday through Sunday (Closed on Monday)
Ticket prices:
Indian nationals (below 7 years age) – FREE
Indian nationals (above 15 years age) – Rs. 10 / person
Foreign nationals (all ages) – Rs. 200/ person
Photography of the interior is generally prohibited.
