Hari Niwas Palace, Former royal palace and heritage hotel in Jammu, India.
Hari Niwas Palace is a former royal residence near the Tawi river featuring curved archways, geometric patterns, and art-deco decorative elements from the 1920s. The complex now operates with 40 rooms, multiple dining areas, conference facilities, and surrounding gardens for guests.
Maharaja Hari Singh commissioned this palace after 1925 as an extension of Amar Mahal Palace to receive guests there instead of at Mubarak Mandi Palace. This new residence marked a shift in how the royal family presented itself to visitors.
The interior blends Mughal and European influences through handcrafted details like carved woodwork and regional art collections. This mix shows how the royal residents combined traditions with Western styles in their home.
The hotel is 3 kilometers from Jammu Railway Station and offers visitors rooms with multiple facilities. The gardens are freely accessible and provide good spaces for exploring the building's architecture and site layout.
A 120-kilogram golden throne of Maharaja Hari Singh is preserved in the attached Amar Mahal Museum and can be viewed there. This piece shows the craftsmanship quality and wealth of the royal family from that era.
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