Darbargadh Palace

Darbargadh Palace is a heritage palace located in Poshina village in Sabarkantha district, Gujarat, near the Rajasthan border. Once the residence of the Thakurs of Poshina, it now operates as a heritage hotel. The palace is known for its white facade, arched verandas, courtyards and collection of tribal artifacts. Surrounded by Aravalli hills and tribal villages, it offers insight into regional royal architecture and local Garasia tribal culture.

Visitors can expect a low-rise white palace with arched verandas, open courtyards, terraces and period furnishings set in a quiet village landscape surrounded by Aravalli hills. Interiors display tribal artifacts, weapons, and handicrafts. As the property functions as a heritage hotel, non-resident visitors typically view exteriors and selected public areas with prior permission and can explore the surrounding tribal villages and countryside.

Darbargadh Palace was the residence of the Thakurs of Poshina, a former princely estate in the Sabarkantha region. The palace reflects the architectural style of regional Rajput estates with courtyards, arches and terraces and has been preserved and adapted as a heritage hotel, retaining period furniture, armory and artifacts that illustrate the history of the local ruling family.

The palace is culturally significant as a centre for understanding the heritage of the Garasia, Bhil and Rabari tribal communities around Poshina. It showcases tribal crafts, terracotta work, and traditional adornments and serves as a base for experiencing local village life, handicrafts and folk traditions of north Gujarat and adjoining Rajasthan.