Mubarak Mandi Heritage

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    Location: PVQF+PRJ, Panjtirthi, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir 180001

    Estimated Visiting Time: 3 hours

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    Mubarak Mandi is a palace in Jammu. This palace was the royal residence of the maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir from the Dogra dynasty. Till 1925  It was their main seat when maharaja Hari Singh moved to the Hari Niwas Palace in the northern part of Jammu This place is located in the heart of the old walled city of Jammu and overlooks the Tawi river.

    Attraction

    The palace is built in a manner that resembles both Rajasthani and Mughal architecture and The Pink Hall houses the Dogra Art Museum with miniature paintings of the various Hill Schools of Kangra,  Basholi, and Jammu. It also has a gold-painted bow and arrow of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and The pink hall owes its name to the pink plastered walls of the palace section.

    History

    In medieval times, Raja Maldev founded Jammu after Tamerlane destroyed his city at Babor near Lake Mansar and He choose Mubarak Mandi as his residence. Successive generations built palaces and extended them to their zenith and back to 1824 The oldest building of the complex. Successive maharajas added to the complex in size and building took more than 150 years This beautiful architecture is a mix of Rajasthani architecture and also European baroque, and Mughal styles.

    Inside/Outside Views

    This palace is one of the best places in Jammu. The decoration of this place is so perfect that you cannot take off your eyes of this palace. The views from this palace are a beautiful experience. The sunrise and sunset views from this place is another level of experience and that time this place looks more beautiful. 

    Opening Hours

    Timings of Museum

    Friday
    9:00AM–6:00PM
    
    Saturday
    9:00AM–6:00PM
    
    Sunday
    9:00AM–6:00PM
    
    Monday
    9:00AM–6:00PM
    
    Tuesday
    9:00AM–6:00PM
    
    On Wednesday
    9:00AM–6:00PM

    How to Reach

    By air: Jammu airport is the nearby airport from this place.

    By rail: Jammu railway station is the nearest railway to this place. You can reach this place by rail so easily.

    By road: You can take a bus to reach this place. Otherwise, you can hire a car or cab to reach this place.

    Tips for Travellers

    You must carry water pot.

    FAQ

    Que-01: Is this place safe to visit?

    Ans: Yes it’s safe

    Que-02: Is photography allowed inside Muchalinda Lake?

    Ans: Yes it’s allowed and it’s free of cost

    We wish you all the best for your journey. Happy Travel!!!

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