Domed room at Vijay Vilas Palace used as film location for Bollywood films such as Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Lagaan, Mandvi, Gujarat, India
Mandvi has a very pleasant climate throughout the year and was a summer retreat of the Kutch maharajas (kings). The center of attractions at Mandvi is the Vijay Vilas Palace, a Royal abode set in the middle of well-laid gardens with water channels and marble fountains. The architect and craftsmen from Jaipur designed and constructed the palace in 1920 AD. The palace has all the elements of Rajput architecture and draws largely on the plan of palaces of Orchha and Datia. The central high dome on the pillars, the Bengal domes on the sides, the windows with coloured glass, carved stone 'jalis', domed bastions at the corners, extended porch and other exquisitely stone-carved elements, make the palace worth visiting. The Vijay Vilas Palace has its own private beach which offers air-conditioned tented accommodation. Being private with conditional access it is a must visit for all beach lovers who want to enjoy their solitude and admire its eco-friendly priestine these reasons, this palace has been used as the setting in many Hindi films including Lagaan and has now become a popular tourist destination.
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Location: Mandvi, Kutch, Gujarat, India
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