About Kawardha Palace
Kawardha Palace is a heritage palace located in Kawardha town, Kabirdham district, Chhattisgarh, at the foothills of the Maikal Hills. Built between 1936 and 1939 for Maharaja Dharamraj Singh Judeo, it is noted for its Italian-inspired architecture, sprawling gardens and well-preserved interiors. Now partly operated as a heritage hotel, it reflects the history of the former Kawardha princely state and serves as a prominent cultural landmark in the region.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a well-maintained heritage palace set within large landscaped gardens with views toward the Maikal Hills. The exterior shows Italian-influenced design, arches, columns and balconies, while interiors (accessible with permission or as hotel guests) display period furniture, a Durbar Hall, photographs and royal memorabilia. The surroundings are quiet and town-based, with guided walks around the grounds and opportunities for photography of architecture and gardens.
Key highlights
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Italian-inspired architecture designed in the late 1930s
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Sprawling landscaped gardens and courtyards
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Preserved Durbar Hall and royal interiors with period furniture
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Heritage hotel experience within a former princely residence
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Location at the foothills of the Maikal Hills near Bhoramdeo Temple circuit
History of Kawardha Palace
Constructed between 1936 and 1939 for Maharaja Dharamraj Singh Judeo of the former Kawardha princely state, the palace was designed by a British architect in Italian style. It served as the royal residence and administrative centre of Kawardha State and exemplifies late colonial-era princely architecture in central India.
Culture & Context
The palace represents the heritage of the former Kawardha princely state and the cultural landscape of the Maikal Hills region. Preserved and partly run as a heritage hotel, it showcases royal lifestyle, period decor and local hospitality traditions and is commonly visited as part of the Bhoramdeo Temple heritage circuit.
Route
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