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The Belgadia Palace
Baripada, Odisha, India · Independent · Core Luxury
Dowager Maharani Sumitra Devi Bhanj Deo commissioned this Victorian house in 1804 as a royal residence for Mayurbhanj's Bhanj dynasty. Two centuries later, 48th-generation sisters Mrinalika and Akshita Bhanj Deo restored the Georgian rooms and Greek columns and opened it as an eleven-room hotel in 2016. It still works as a living museum for Mayurbhanj's tribal crafts, with Similipal's tiger reserve in reach.
- 11 rooms
- Opened 2016
About The Belgadia Palace
- Commissioned in 1804 by Dowager Maharani Sumitra Devi Bhanj Deo for the Bhanj dynasty of Mayurbhanj.
- Sisters Mrinalika and Akshita Bhanj Deo, 48th-generation scions, restored the palace and opened it as a hotel in 2016.
- Eleven rooms in a Victorian house with Georgian interiors and Greek-inspired columns, in Baripada, Odisha.
History
The Belgadia Palace was commissioned in 1804 by the Dowager Maharani Sumitra Devi Bhanj Deo and served as the royal residence for the Bhanj dynasty of Mayurbhanj for over two centuries. The Victorian-style structure, featuring Georgian decor and Greek-inspired columns, was meticulously restored and opened as a boutique heritage hotel in 2016 by the 48th-generation scions, Mrinalika and Akshita Bhanj Deo. The property functions as a "living museum" that supports local tribal crafts and sustainable tourism initiatives.
The setting
4 km from Jagannath Temple.
Experiences
- Juhar full day experience — Full day experience of the rich culture of a bygone era; guests can choose the full day or any one part.
- Croquet — Playing croquet on the property.
- Afternoon tea near the outdoor swimming pool — Afternoon tea taken near the outdoor swimming pool.
- Walks through the mango orchards — Walking amidst the manicured mango orchards across the property.
Amenities
- Mayurbhanj Chhau dance performances
- Dokra art workshops and artisan engagement
- Bird watching trails and nature walks
- Guided tours of Similipal Elephant & Tiger Reserve
- Library and Billiards room
- Swimming pool and gardens
- Infinity pool
- Steam room
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