Chorwad Palace

Chorwad Palace is a former summer retreat of the Nawab of Junagadh located in the coastal town of Chorwad in Junagadh district, Gujarat, near Chorwad Beach on the Arabian Sea. Built in the early 20th century, the palace features European-influenced architecture with arches, columns and sea-facing balconies. Now in a dilapidated and abandoned state, it remains notable for its historical association with the Junagadh princely state and its scenic coastal setting.

Visitors can expect to see a large, abandoned sea-facing palace in a ruined condition set on a small hillock near Chorwad Beach. The exterior shows European-style architecture with arches, columns, balconies and weathered walls. The surroundings include coastal vegetation and views of the Arabian Sea. Access is generally limited to the exterior and grounds, as the interior is dilapidated and not maintained for entry. The site is quiet and primarily visited for sightseeing and photography.

Chorwad Palace was built in the early 20th century, around 1930, as a summer retreat for Nawab Muhammad Mahabat Khan III of the princely state of Junagadh. Constructed in a European architectural style, it served as a seasonal residence for the Nawab's family away from Junagadh city. After the integration of Junagadh into India in 1947, the palace fell out of use and has since remained abandoned and in a dilapidated state.

The palace represents the architectural and lifestyle heritage of the former Junagadh princely state and illustrates the blend of Indian princely patronage with European design influences popular in the early 1900s. It is locally recognized as a heritage landmark associated with Chorwad town and its coastal identity near Chorwad Beach.