Baradari Palace

Baradari Palace is a 19th-century heritage palace located within the Baradari Gardens in Patiala, Punjab. Built in 1876 during the reign of Maharaja Rajinder Singh, the palace is noted for its colonial architectural style and its name derived from twelve doorways. Set amid landscaped gardens with fountains and mature trees, it now operates partly as a heritage hotel and cultural venue, representing the royal heritage of the former Patiala State.

Visitors can expect a colonial-style palace set within the expansive Baradari Gardens featuring landscaped lawns, tree-lined avenues, fountains and walkways. The exterior showcases arched doorways, columns and verandas typical of late 19th-century architecture. The gardens are open to the public for leisurely walks and photography, while the palace interior operates as a heritage hotel with restricted access for non-guests. The complex also includes a small museum and fern house within the garden premises.

Baradari Palace was built in 1876 during the reign of Maharaja Rajinder Singh (1876-1900) of the princely state of Patiala. The name Baradari refers to the structure having twelve doorways. Built in colonial architectural style, it served as a royal residence and later as part of the Baradari Gardens complex developed around it. It reflects the architectural and administrative developments of Patiala State in the late 19th century.

The palace and its surrounding Baradari Gardens represent the royal heritage and landscape traditions of Patiala. The gardens serve as a major public recreational and cultural space for the city and host leisure activities and local gatherings. The palace's preservation as a heritage hotel showcases Patiala's princely culture, colonial-era architecture and hospitality traditions.