Hari Niwas Palace

One of the notable palaces of Jammu region, Hari Niwas Palace identified the great Dogra culture. It still remains an important landmark in the Jammu region of India's J&K state. The appealing features of this palace is the strategic location nearby the Tawi River. Onlookers see the combination of this palace and famous river nearby. An overlooking of this palace nearby the Trikuta hills develop great feeling.

History

Hari Niwas Palace is one of the notable historic monuments in J&K state. The last King of Jammu & Kashmir, Hari Singh took keen interest to build this palace in 20th century and for that he involved the finest of architects to build a palace where he could stay while ruling the region. It became possible in 1925 with shifting in this palace from previous Mubarak Mandi Palace that too was an important one.

King Hari Singh supported accession of J&K with the Indian Union soon after India attained freedom from the British colonial rule. It was a time while the former King was moving ahead to shift in Bombay (or modern day Mumbai). Transition period during which King stayed in the palace and spent last days in Kashmir was crucial.

The turning of Hari Niwas Palace into a luxury heritage hotel during 1990s was a big step to preserve the royal glory of past in Jammu. Descendants of the last king of this region took such decision to ensure that erstwhile palace shouldn't fall prey to ignorance or inattentiveness. Attempts were made to keep the building in order by maintaining glory that could be possible through turning it into a heritage hotel.

Architecture

Unique architecture of Hari Niwas Palace makes it popular in this region. It was built with an sart-deco structure theme. Majestic structure of this palace turned heritage hotel one to captivate attention of hundreds of thousands of tourists and guests alike. It is mesmerizing having a look on Amar Mahal Palace museum where past memories have been preserved for today. It is unique feel seeing huge architecture whose both sides witness two other identities—one side covered by the Tawi river while the other one having Trikuta hills whose major landmark, Vaishno Devi shrine attracts attention of huge number of pilgrims almost every day.

Grandson and daughter-in-law of former King, Hari Singh namely, Maharaj Kumar Ajatshatru Singh and Kumarani Ritu Singh have control over the Hari Niwas Palace turned heritage hotel to preserve the past legacy. The building design portrays its unique Indian culture, value, history and tradition. It still pours true splendor of the past era with royal gala through exceptionally beautiful architectural value it has.

The 50 acre complex always attracts the attention of visitors in the whole region. In fact architectural attractions are also due to Victorian furniture sets having been set artistically in the 40 luxurious rooms of this palace turned heritage hotel, so does appeal its Nilaya restaurant with the variety of Indian and international cuisines.

Best Time to Visit

As compared to adjacent Srinagar region, Jammu observes moderate temperature in both summer and winter periods. This area doesn't observe too much hotness in temperature though. At times it witnesses too much humidity. Likewise, winter temperature doesn't drop down too much but still there is cold.

This area observes sufficient rainfall. Keeping in consideration all such factors you should make your travel plan by prioritizing the weather related needs. January to September months is time when good number of visitors arrives here.

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How to Reach

Air

Also called Satwari Airport, Jammu Airport is a notable one in the region. Flights operate from various destinations from India have regular flights for this airport.

Rail

Jammu Tawi railway station links J&K state with rest parts of the country through railways. Trains run from this railway station to various locations especially metros in the country.

Road

Several highways pass through the Jammu region. Interstate buses operate from nearby places to this famous city. Good number of travellers arrives through their own private vehicles while moving towards Jammu by the roadways.

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