Datia Palace

Though not so well known it is a very nice place. Way to reach the palace was also not good. Ticket price for entry was reasonable. But guide charged Rs500. So we did not take a guide. The ground floors were bit dark. But the main palace area was very nice. Renovation work was in progress.

Discovering the gem of Bundelas is an adventure in itself. The narrow, rustic road, with cows ambling and potholes aplenty, might not prepare you for the breathtaking splendor of this eight-floored palace. Surprisingly, it was built but never inhabited. Navigating through the palace, adorned with mesmerizing wall paintings and intricate meenakari work, is like stepping into a different era.

However, the maze-like structure can be disorienting, especially without a guide or fellow travelers. Traveling alone, as I did, made it a bit challenging to find my way out, with similar-looking doors leading to dead ends. The palace, though silent in terms of occupancy, speaks volumes through its art and architecture.

Why visit? To witness a grand palace that diverges from the Rajput or Islamic styles, offering a unique historical perspective. However, if Indian medieval history doesn't captivate you, or if you're not a fan of sharing space with a bat family, this might not be your ideal destination.

Situated approximately 70 kms away from Gwalior. This palace is a perfect representation of Rajput and Mughal architecture, its a 7 storyed structure with some very beautiful blend of artistic ceiling and carvings.
Highly recommended

Beautiful palace, but sadly people don't care about their heritage. Rahul love Anjli type suits are written on walls. Security staff are not there. Public are just destroying the property. Government should make some plans to punish such people.

The palace is old residents of maharaja of Datia also the maharaja of Orchaa.

The fort is lesser known destination but a good place to visit

Its a very beautiful place to see if you are architecture enthusiast. Very prominent building for heritage of Datia District in Madhya Pradesh. Datia palace can be easily looked from highway and is easily accessible from the same. Ticket price is ₹25 per person. Children are free. A must visit place if you are nearby orchha, Jhansi or gwalior.

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A windy way through narrow roads, but I am glad we persevered to reach this wonderfully grand monument. Looming out of the ground, there is a lovely view of the town from the first of the balconies - quite a climb up large stone stairs.

Opening out on to an inner courtyard several stories high, there are more steps for those with a head for heights - beware of the low balustrades. Well worth it, to see the symmetrical pillars and a close up of the little chattri domes.

Palace has perfect architecture and hidden gem near to Gwalior.

The gem of Bundelas..
The narrow rustic road filled with cows and potholes doesn't make you ready to see the breathtaking magnificence of this palace. Hard to digest this 8floored palace was built but never lived. The yet there wall paintings, the meenakari work leaves you spellbound. It's easy to get lost if you are not with a guide or other travellers. So make sure you are not travelling here alone, as I was. It took me quite a long time to get out of here as all the doors looked the same leading to dead ends.
Why will you visit?
To see a palace which is not related to Rajputs or the Islam but equally grand.
Why you should not?
If Indian medievel history doesn't grab your attention, this is not for you. Especially with the infestations of bat family.

Good place to see full view of Datia and chatris are Marvel of architecture. Be careful of honey bees. This is an excellent place which needs renovation and protection by ASI. Top floors were closed upon our visit sighting danger to visiting personnel. Ticket charges were nominal only.

This is a very good symbol of friendship of Veer Singh Ju Dev and Jahangir and it is made from Hindu and Muslim artwork and it is a 7 floor building, you will get information about it as soon as you enter inside the palace 🙏🏻 .

A wonderful 16th century palace falling under ASI. currently under restoration, but still a beautiful place. Beautiful stone carvings, nice symmetry and plenty of storeys to watch around.

It is a beautiful 7 story palace which called veer singh mahal /palace or old palace.. This Palace is built in 17th century by Veer Singh Bundela.
Palace is built by stone and lime.. Once you visit at Pitambara Peeth, you should have also visited to this beautiful palace.. It is about to 1km from main market of datia city,3km from Pitambra Peeth and 5 km away from railway station.

Beautiful and Haunting. Sadly, very few people visit this hidden gem. The final approach way is not in good condition. The ASI should look into it.

Very beautiful place to see if you are architecture enthusiast. Very prominent building for heritage of datia and bundelkhand. Datia palace can be easily looked from highway and is easily accessible from the same. Ticket price is 25₹ per person and video camera is charged extra. A must visit place if you are nearby orchha, Jhansi or gwalior.

This place is one of the most holy and sacred place also Maa pitambara mandir is in datia and it is one of the shaktipeeth. All people should come once and experience the holiness of this place

Awesome place. A must visit destination. Authority needs to take strict action against those who write things on walls of the palace.

Datia Mahal, also known as Bir Singh Mahal or Birsingh Dev Mahal, is located about 75 km from the city of Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh. This palace is 7 storeyed. At present no member of the royal family lives here. Maharaj Birsingh Deo, the founder of the Datia Kingdom in Bundelkhand, had built 52 such monuments across the country.

Datia Palace, also known as Bir Singh Palace or Bir Singh Dev Palace is situated nearly 75 km from Gwalior City in Madhya pradesh. The speciality of this palace is that it is of 7 floors. ... It is the biggest and most famous of all the 52 palaces build by Raja Bir Singh Deo and it can be seen easily from a long distance.

A beautiful palace not much crowded . Unique square architecture and secluded corners . You can spend hours of serenity there