Neer Mahal – The Palace on Waters
One of the rather unexplored Palaces in India, the Neer Mahal Palace is indeed a masterpiece in terms of architecture and it’s location in the midst of a magnificent lake. Built in the early parts of the 20th century by the rulers of Tripura, the palace is built in the middle of a lake in a locality of Melaghar in Tripura which is roughly 20kms from the town of Udaipur. Udaipur itself is about 40 Kms from the state capital of Agartala and is directly connected to Agartala by train. Hence, the nearest train station to reach Neer Mahal is Udaipur, from where one can hire an auto. One could also reach Melaghar directly from Agartala by road, a journey takes about 1.5 hours, and cabs charge around ₹2,000. From the edge of the lake, one has to wait for motor boats which ferry the visitors to the Palace and back. While the boat ride itself is just about 10 minutes, one often has to wait for long, since the boats depart only when they have a sufficient number if travellers to cover the full capacity.Coming to the palace itself, it’s quite a quaint experience with mild breezes blowing from all sides. It’s a two storeyed structure with an open courtyard which has water from three sides. The place is very well maintained and has plenty of picturesque photo points. |
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| 🚆 | Burhanpur (BAU) 243kms | Kamakhya (KYQ) 445kms |
| ✈️ | Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA) 64kms |
Nearby CitiesAgartala55 kms Aizawl 217 kms Silchar 314 kms Howrah 483 kms |
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Thirumalai Nayak Mahal Madurai
Located very close to the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, the Thirumalai Nayak Mahal was built in 1636 by King Thirumalai Nayak. It was originally four times larger than its current size. The palace is a classic example of Indo-Saracenic architecture, blending Dravidian and Rajput styles with Islamic influences. It served as the king’s residence and a venue for royal ceremonies and events. Over time, parts of the palace were dismantled, but the remaining structure still showcases the grandeur of its original design. |
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| 🚆 | Madurai Junction (MDU) 2kms | Kodaikanal Road (KQN) 56kms |
| ✈️ | Madurai Airport (IXM) 14kms |
Nearby CitiesThiruvananthapuram306 kms Pondicherry 437 kms Madurai 1 kms Tiruchirappalli 178 kms |
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The Mysore Palace
An architectural wonder, this is one of the most famous tourist spots in India, perhaps second only to the Taj Mahal. Not as old as the Taj, this is the official residence of the Wodeyars, the dynasty which ruled Mysore (which covered large parts of South India in those days) for a long time. |
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| 🚆 | Mysore Junction (MYS) 2kms | Tiptur (TTR) 161kms |
| ✈️ | Kannur International Airport (CNN) 192kms |
Nearby CitiesBengaluru189 kms Pondicherry 521 kms Mysuru 0 kms Coimbatore 223 kms |
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