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About The Vijay Vilas palace:

Vijay Vilas Palace is one of the best palaces in India with a slight touch of modern architecture. Built only 100 years ago in 1920, it is safe to call it a contemporary palace, especially when comparing it to the amazing centuries-old forts and palaces that India has. The fact that Vijay Vilas Palace is just a hundred years old is great because the palace is in the same shape it was a century ago. There has been no loss of any beauty that the artisans from Gujarat, Rajasthan, Bengal and Kutch showcased in this palace.

Located in Mandvi in Gujarat, it was built during the reign of Maharao Shri Khengarji III as a summer resort for his son and heir. Built with red sandstone, the sea-facing palace is simply breath-taking.

The Vijay Vilas Palace is an impressive 450-acre palace estate at Mandvi where the Maharaos of Kutch spent summer in the 1940s. The imposing palace is built in an Indo-European style with exquisite stonework.

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In the palace estate is the privately-owned beach, which is a unique attraction. The erstwhile princely family now offer accommodation in a tented resort at the beach site. The resort has been designed to look like a royal guest camp keeping with the location in the palace estate, with each tented room featuring British colonial style wooden furniture, modern bathrooms and a patio. The thatched open-sided restaurant  on the beachside has an unending sea view and barbecues are arranged on the beach. Other beach facilities include a volleyball court, deck chairs and shady sitting arrangements.

Interesting facts about the Vijay Vilas Palace:

•        The whole palace is built using red sandstone.
•         The architecture and plan of the palace is largely based on the palaces of Orchha and Datia.
•         The current royal family of the Kutch state resides in this palace, and they made this summer resort their permanent residence after parts of Ranjit Vilas got damaged due to the  Bhuj earthquake in 2001.
•         The palace is named after Yuvraj Shri Vijayaraj Ji as it was built for him

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How to get to Vijay Vilas Palace:

 There are many airports that are close to this palace such as Bhuj, Rudra Mata and so on. However, you will have to get a connecting flight from a major airport to reach here.

 By train :

the nearest major railway stations are that of Bhuj and Dwarka. Even though they are at a distance of more than 50 kms from Mandvi, they are the most appropriate for travel as they have the highest frequency of trains. You will have to travel via cab or bus once you reach the station.

 By road :

it is just 8 kms from the Mandvi Bus Stand and is easily accessible by road. 

Timings and entry fees:

 The Vijay Vilas Palace is open to tourists from 9 AM to 1 PM & 3PM to 6PM. The beach resorts and accommodations are open throughout the day though.The ticket price for visiting the palace is just Rupees 10 and with an additional charge of Rupees 50 for photography. One of the finest examples of Rajput and Indo-Saracenic architecture, Vijay Vilas Palace is surely a must-visit place in Gujarat. Get in touch with Thomas Cook to get the best deals for accommodations at this palace. 

Best time to visit :

The best time to visit the palace is during the winter season when the temperature is not soaring high. Since it is so close to beach, the humidity can be too much to bear during summers and rainy season. 

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