Chhatrapati Shahu Palace

Good place for a one time visit. This palace has the potential of being turned into another of India's fine tourist draws but sadly its maintainence is lacking. Its a good historical piece of India from tourism viewpoint but there are no guides to explain.

I had the privilege to visit Shahu Chhatrapti Palace in Kolhapur. Great to know about the astonishing maratha history. New Shahu Palace is one of these beautiful buildings.A mix of European and Indian architecture,the building also houses a museum.When you visit Kolhapur,you must visit this magnificent place. The New palace Museum, Kolhapur has been the residence of Shrimant Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj. You can witness the royal lifestyle through the pictures and artifacts displayed in the museum.

Ticket to be taken at entrance
No footwear allowed
Photographer not allowed inside.
Museum is good, lot of interesting stuff and materials to read, people interested in history should definitely visit.outside you have garden to sit, toilet which are not that clean.
I am a new mom, hence felt there was no baby friendly room for diaper change or feeding.

This Palace is huge, beautiful place to visit and explore old era.
Ticket to visit here ₹40 /person
Surrounding area is huge.
You can spend few time exploring the palace and the nearby area.

Mobile 📱 /Camera 📷 prohibited 🚫 inside the palace, if found ₹500/ penalties will be charged as per they said.

You can switch off the phone while entering into the Palace.

Inside you will see the history of Maharaja, family and their possession.
Stuffed animal and brids 🐦 rare species can be seen here.

Historical Weapons 🔪 can be seen here.
Posting photos of area.
Do visit this place and enjoy your day.
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It is one of the best palaces to visit in Maharashtra, maintained in a really good condition.

We reached at 9 am on the gate and got tickets at 9:25, as tickets start at 9 15. Car can reach till top and parking is available in abundance. You can see some peacocks and deers in front of the parking area. There is an animal park also.

Entry is well guided, and the view from the gate looks marvelous. As we entered inside, we started feeding that time, and things were demonstrated really well.

If you see in detail you can easily spend an hour here. There are lots of historical objects like clothes, household stuff, weapons, and animal statues preserved.

It is a must visit place in Kolhapur.

The palace and the surrounding place is massive. The ticket counter is very far right at the entrance gate. Ticket is needed if you want to enter the palace. The entry to the garden is free. You need to switch off you phone before entering and photography inside is prohibited. Footwears not allowed inside. There are plenty of artifacts on display and it is very good. Right from the Clothing, Weapons, Photographs, Furnitures, Stuffed animals, Decors all from that era. The exterior of the palace looks magnificent but the interior is all dusty. Better maintenance can be made in keeping the place dust free. Some of the artifacts are also in bad shape. Overall a good experience.

This location is historically significant.

The palace is well-kept, although there is room for improvement, especially since admission payments are collected.

Dust can be found in many areas, particularly around where weapons of various types are kept.

You must also turn off your phone because taking photographs is definitely prohibited.

Overall, a positive experience that will help everyone remember history.

Palace is awesome, beautiful garden, animal enclosures, lake, huge plot of land surrounding the palace and palace itself is too big. All the artifacts are century old and authentic. Evening climate was serene.