The Orchard Palace was built as an annex of the Huzoor
Palace, the family residence, in the late-19th century
to host personal guests of the Maharajas. Converted
into a seven-room heritage hotel, it is appointed with
1930s and ‘40s art deco furniture, antiques and
handicrafts. The property gets its name from the lime,
chikoo and mango groves it faces to the rear. More than
80 peacocks and peahens inhabit the gardens, and a variety
of other birds can be watched while walking around the
grounds.
One of the highlights
of the palace is the Rail Saloon of the royal family
of Gondal. This saloon has been converted into a suite
for a couple or a family to stay with drawing room,
dining room and bedroom, beautifully finished with inlaid
wood, and English washrooms with a telephonic shower. |