Pratap Vilas Palace, Jamnagar

Primarily built as a guest house for royal guests, the palace is surrounded by extensive grounds and parkland. The park was converted into a nature park in 1968 by Maharaja Kumar Ranjit Sinhji. In the 2001 Gujarat earthquake, part of the parapet was lost and several partitions on the roof of the royal palace were separated. A walk through the majestic Pratap Vilas Palace gives you a sense of the immense wealth, splendor and majesty of the time. He is one of the must visit attractions in Jamnagar.
It is not open to the public, but a permit can be obtained from Dalberger Palace to visit the palace. Even then, you may not be able to access all areas within the palace.
Hours: 11:00 – 17:00
Entrance Fee: Rs. 100 per person

Maharaja Kumar Ranjit Singhji oversaw the construction of Pratap Vilas Palace. Construction work lasted several years and from 1907 he was extended until 1915. The palace was built according to the Indo-Saracenic architectural style with layers of European architectural inspiration, reminiscent of the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata. Three domes are the main attraction here. These domes are made of glass, with natural flora and fauna sculptures adorning the columns and walls. The dome is a typical Indian architecture. The palace is set in extensive grounds and parkland converted by Maharaja Kumar Ranjitsinhji into his 1968 nature park.

Pratap Vilas Palace was abandoned for a long time, but after the 2001 earthquake, restoration work was carried out.
Although some of the parapets, walls and domes have been damaged, the palace itself is very large.
The walls of the grand hall with carved columns were adorned with portraits and paintings by artists of the time. There are historical works such as swords and armor.
Maharaja Kumar Ranjit Singhji was in Pratap Vilas He built a palace but never lived here.
was designed primarily as a guest house for royal guests.