Orchard Palace

Orchard Palace is a heritage palace in Gondal, Gujarat, built as an annexe to the Huzoor Palace for hosting royal guests. Set within extensive fruit orchards and gardens, it reflects the refined architecture of the former princely state of Gondal. Today it operates as a heritage hotel and museum, noted for its period furniture, art deco interiors, and the Royal Garage vintage car collection.

Visitors can expect a well-preserved heritage palace surrounded by orchards and landscaped gardens. The interiors display period furniture, art deco fittings, antique collections and photographs from the Gondal royal family. The complex includes the Royal Garage with vintage and classic cars. Guests can explore garden areas, verandas and museum displays, and those staying can experience heritage accommodation and dining in a palace setting.

Orchard Palace was constructed as an annexe to the Huzoor Palace during the reign of Maharaja Bhagwat Sinhji of Gondal (reigned 1869-1944), a progressive ruler known for modern reforms and architectural patronage. Built to accommodate royal guests and family members, it exemplifies the princely architecture of Gondal State and later became part of the heritage conservation efforts that preserved Gondal's palaces and vintage car collection.

The palace represents the cultural heritage of the former princely state of Gondal, showcasing royal lifestyle, European-influenced art deco design, and the tradition of hospitality. Its preserved interiors, gardens and vintage car displays reflect the blend of Indian royalty and early 20th-century modernity promoted by Gondal's rulers.