The Belgadia Palace is a 200 years old palace in Mayurbhanj in Odisha which has opened its heart for travelers. This palace in India will help you to transform to the bygone era and experience Royalty. Staying at the Belgadia palace in Odisha will help you to understand the beautiful art forms of Sabai Grass, Dokra Art and Chhau Dance. The Belgadia Palace in Mayurbhanj is one of the palaces in India which offers boutique homestay. The palace promotes sustainable tourism and engages with local tribal and village community to promote local handicrafts. You will get an insight into the art and crafts of Odisha. This palace in India is just 5 hours drive from Kolkata and situated extremely close to Simlipal National Park.
I got to experience my royal stay
at the Belgadia Palace in January 2021. As soon as I entered through the
gates of Belgadia Palace, the majestic beauty peeped through the green cover
inside the palace premises. Soon I was welcomed by the staff at the Belgadia
palace with a smile and open heart. Within 2 minutes I was transformed into the
royal and bygone era of the Belgadia Palace. As soon as you enter the Belgadia
palace the first thing which will catch your eyes is the monogrammed staircase
with the letter M and the walls adorned with trophies of animal heads and
horns. One noticeable trophy is the huge skull of a crocodile which was almost
50% of my height ( I am 5’11”) as soon as you start climbing the staircase.