Gondal Attractions - Tourist Places To Visit In Gondal

Dating back to the 17th century, this beautiful palatial edifice in Gondal happens to be the oldest buildings in Gondal. A building with an old-world charm, it showcases wonderfully carved arches, attractive balconies, courtyards and lovely spiral staircases apart from housing an enticing private museum within. While present at the palace's durbar hall are some beautiful artefacts, stuffed wild animals, majestic wooden furniture and more, the private museum of the Gondal Palace houses attractive silver boxes that were used to carry messages and gifts to Maharaja Bhagwatsinhji at the time of the silver jubilee celebration of his rule at Gondal.

The Royal Garages of Gondal are world famous, thanks to the enticing collection of vintage cars by the royals. The rulers of Gondal were such car aficionados that their enthusiasm has resulted in a museum full of classic stunners on display at the Riverside Palace premises today.

Established in the year 1875, The Riverside Palace was constructed by Maharaja Bhagwatsinhji for his son Yuvraj Bhojraji. Surrounded by a beautiful garden with exquisite seating arrangements, the palace has now been converted into a deluxe heritage hotel.

Akshar Mandir is a famous shrine in Gondal dedicated to Swami Gunatitanand—the first successor of Bhagavan Swami Narayan. Akshar Deri, the samadhi of the Swami, lies within this Akshar Mandir premises. Devotees visit the place in large numbers to perform pujas every year.

Dasi Jeevan Mandir is located in Ghoghavadar, a place 6 km ahead of Gondal, and is the birthplace of the holy saint, Dasi Jeevan. Every year, people gather here on the Gujarati New Year's Day to celebrate Dasi Jeevan's birth anniversary.