Information About
The Jai Vilas Mahal, also known as the Jai Vilas Palace. It is a nineteenth century palace in Gwalior, India. It was built in 1874 by Jayajirao Scindia, the Maharaja of Gwalior in the British Raj. While the major part of the palace is now the “Jiwajirao Scindia Museum”. Which opened to the public in 1964. Other part of it is still the residence of some of his descendants.
Jai Vilas Mahal is a fine example of European architecture. It was designed and built by Lt. Col. Sir Michael Filose (1832-1925). The palace is a combination of the architectural style of the Mughals and the Medici. The area of the Palace is 124,771 square feet and it is known for its large Durbar Hall. The interior of the Durbar Hall is decorated with gilt and gold furnishings and adorned with a huge carpet and gigantic chandeliers.
The interior and exterior of the Palace form a combination of arcades and colonnades. Upwards of 300,000 leaves of gold were used to decorate the Reception-hall. The Grand Staircase-room is roofed with stone slabs 30 feet long. The room opposite to it is roofed in the same way. This room was used for dancing. The length of each of these rooms is 50 feet. The Grand Drawing-room, one of the finest saloons in the world. Is hung with wonderful chandeliers, and decorated with enormous mirrors. The Prince’s bedstead, washing service, and bath were of solid silver.
The cost of the Palace was a little above 1,100,000 rupees. But the garden-walls, iron railings, gardens, furniture, glass, grand staircase, chandeliers, etc, cost about 500,000 rupees more. The area of the garden is about one square mile; there are several waterfalls and a number of fountains in it.
Location
Jai Vilas Palace, Lashkar, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
How to reach Jai Vilas Palace, Gwalior
By Flight – Gwalior airport is connected by air transport from some regions not all over India. Your journey is from your location to New Delhi to Gwalior. Gwalior airport is in Maharajpura and is around 11 km distance from Jai Vilas Palace. After reaching the Gwalior airport you have many options to reach Jai Vilas Palace through private taxi or local transport etc.
By Train – Gwalior railway station is well connected by other railway stations. Gwalior railway station and is around 3 km distance from Jai Vilas Palace. After reaching the Gwalior railway station you have many options to reach Jai Vilas Palace through private taxi or local transport etc.
By Bus – Gwalior is well connected by road transport with all over India. Gwalior bus stand and is around 4 km distance from Jai Vilas Palace. After reaching the Gwalior bus stand you have many options to reach Jai Vilas Palace through private taxi or local transport etc.
Ticket Price
For Indian :- Rs. 300/- (slightly changeable)
For Foreigners :- Rs. 850/- (slightly changeable)
