Makarpura Palace, a renowned brand in the hospitality industry, offers a delightful and memorable experience to its guests. Situated in an exquisite location, the palace stands as a testament to grandeur and elegance. With its captivating architecture and impeccable services, Makarpura Palace guarantees a luxurious and comfortable retreat for all visitors. The brand prides itself on exceeding guests' expectations and ensuring a truly unforgettable stay. Each detail of the palace is carefully crafted to create a harmonious ambiance, combining modern comforts with traditional charm. From the moment guests step into the opulent surroundings, they are greeted with warmth and hospitality that sets the tone for their entire stay. Whether it is a leisurely vacation, a romantic getaway, or a vibrant celebration, Makarpura Palace is dedicated to providing a remarkable experience that will leave guests longing to return.
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Makarpura palace was built in 1870 to serve as the summer palace for the royal family of the Gaekwads.Today the palace serves as a training school for the Indian Air Force called No.17 tetra school. Visit this striking three stories palace to witness its architectural brilliance and the lavish garden decorated with ivory fountains.
Timing: 9:30 am to 6pm
The Great Palace turned into a training center for Indian Air Force. Mesmerizing architecture.
In this Palace we were playing chupan chupai in our childhood. (Papa ko tiffin dena hai). Father served for Indian Air Force that's why we are getting entry. Nice infrastructure at time time. Now I don't know. Lots of memory with this palace.
This is a military installation NOT a tourist site. Visiting tourists will not be allowed access
Not open for public.....
Makarpura Palace was a royal palace of Gaekwads of the Baroda State, in present-day Vadodara, Gujarat, India. It was built by Maharaja Khende Rao in 1870, in the Italian style. It was used as summer residence and hunting resort by the Royal Family.
It was built by Maharaja Khende Rao in 1870. It is said that Malhar Rao Gaekwad, brother of Khanderao II Gaekwad, who ruled Baroda from 1856 to 1870, destroyed a portion of this palace. It was extended and renovated by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. The palace is being used as a training school by the Indian Air Force for many years.
The palace is a three-storey structure which is divided into two parts. One part was built by Khanderao II Gaekwad whereas the other part was built by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. Both parts look the same and reflect Italian renaissance architecture. Both these parts are connected by corridors at the ground and first floor levels. There is also a single-storey porte-cochere with Italian-style multifoil fountains.
It has more than one hundred ornate brick rooms, along with frame-arch balconies and wooden staircases. The size of the arch gets smaller as it goes up.
The rear portion of the palace consists of series of terraces which are connected by staircases and are shaded by chhajjas.
The palace has a Japanese-style garden which is spread across 130 acres. It is designed by William Goldring, the architect of the royal botanical gardens. The garden was named Kew and featured a swimming pool and a lake with swans. There were ivory fountains which were activated to welcome the king when he visited the palace.
The interior of the palace which once had painted ceilings, grand wooden staircases, stucco panels, chandeliers, wooden furniture, etc. is currently in a very dilapidated condition.
One portion of the palace has fallen down.
The palace holds offices of Indian Air Force.
Only Indian Air Force personal are allowed in this area
Old section of palace is almost gone. It's closed. Some section has Airforce offices in it. But the original palace is not much left.
The palace is a three-storey structure which is divided into two parts. One part was built by Khanderao II Gaekwad whereas the other part was built by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. Both parts look the same and reflect Italian renaissance architecture. Both these parts are connected by corridors at the ground and first floor levels. There is also a single-storey porte-cochere with Italian-style multifoil fountains. [2]
It has more than one hundred ornate brick rooms, along with frame-arch balconies and wooden staircases. The size of the arch gets smaller as it goes up.[2]
The rear portion of the palace consists of series of terraces which are connected by staircases and are shaded by chhajjas.[2]
The palace has a Japanese-style garden garden which is spread across 130 acres. It is designed by William Goldring, the architect of the royal botanical gardens. The garden was named Kew and featured a swimming pool and a lake with swans. There were ivory fountains which were activated to welcome the king when he visited the palace.[1][2][3]
The interior of the palace which once had painted ceilings, grand wooden staircases, stucco panels, chandeliers, wooden furniture, etc. is currently in a very dilapidated condition.
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65RV+GP4, Himmat Nagar, Makarpura, Vadodara, Gujarat 390014, India
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