Ranighat Palace, Palace on the Kali Gandaki River bank in Palpa District, Nepal.
The Ranighat Palace stands on a large rock formation alongside the Kali Gandaki River, featuring neoclassical architectural elements and European design influences.
General Khadga Samsher Rana constructed this palace in 1893 as a memorial for his youngest wife Tej Kumari, who passed away the previous year.
The structure earned recognition as the Taj Mahal of Nepal due to its construction purpose and location, with surrounding areas named after the queen.
Visitors can reach the palace through a one-hour vehicle journey or by taking a hiking trail from Batasedanda, as public transportation remains limited.
The palace includes twelve rooms, ornate pools, a mosque, and gardens, all built within a single year using local workers and craftsmen from India.
Location: Palpa District
Inception: 1893
GPS coordinates: 27.92640,83.52780
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:05
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