Nalknad Palace, Royal palace in Kodagu district, India.

Nalknad Palace is a royal residence built with laterite stone walls, wooden pillars, tiled sloping roofs, and spacious verandas arranged across multiple levels. The structure showcases local architectural features with carefully arranged rooms and natural light flowing through numerous openings.

Built between 1792 and 1794, the palace served as the final stronghold for Chikka Veerarajendra before British forces removed him from power. It represents the end of an independent rule period in the region during the era of British expansion in India.

Local Kodava speakers call the palace Naalnaad Aramane, while in Kannada it is Nalkunadu Aramane, a name tied to the Nalknad area where Dodda Veerarajendra based his operations. The Kannada film Shanti, which has only a single actor, was shot in the surroundings of the palace.

Nalknad Palace stands about 45 km from Madikeri, near Yavakapadi village, in a forested area ringed by hills and deep valleys. The two-storeyed building is a protected monument under the Directorate of Archaeology and Museums, Government of Karnataka, and was renovated by INTACH. A proposal exists to convert part of it into a museum displaying Kodagu crafts.

The Kannada film Shanti, which has only a single actor, was shot in the surroundings of the palace. The palace is a protected monument under the Directorate of Archaeology and Museums, Government of Karnataka, and was renovated by INTACH at a cost of Rs. 2.29 million. A proposal exists to convert part of it into a museum displaying the crafts of the Kodagu region.