Ranjit Vilas Palace

The three-story palace sits atop Gadhio Hills, overlooking Wankaner town and the Machchhu River across a 225-acre estate with gardens and fountains.

Construction began in 1907 with the foundation stone laid by Ranjitsinhji, and the palace served as the royal residence until 2012, enduring damage in the 2001 Gujarat earthquake.

The architectural design merges Venetian-Gothic, Italianate, Mughal, and Rajput styles, featuring carved jharokha balconies, gothic arches, and Doric columns throughout the structure.

The palace museum displays hunting trophies, vintage cars, and European furnishings, including Italian marble flooring and chandeliers from Murano and Belgium.

Local sandstone from Wankaner State quarries forms the entire palace structure, topped by a clock tower with an onion dome characteristic of Indian architecture.

GPS coordinates: 23.32417,75.04111

Latest update: March 30, 2025 10:42