The gold throne
A solid gold royal throne on display.
The château on the Tawi
Amar Mahal Palace
A red sandstone palace built in the 1890s for Raja Amar Singh in the style of a French château, now a museum with Pahari miniatures and a famous gold throne.
Jammu districtIn Jammu city · about 300 km by road from Srinagar from Srinagar
Amar Mahal was built in the late 19th century for Raja Amar Singh, a prince of the Dogra house, and designed by a French architect — which is why a sandstone château with sloping roofs and turrets stands on a ridge above the Tawi.
It is now a museum run by a family trust. The collection includes Pahari miniature paintings, including Kangra and Basohli works, family portraits, a large library and a throne made of solid gold.
Visiting
Allow an hour or so. Check opening days before you go — the museum keeps limited hours. The terrace gives a fine view of the Tawi valley.
Things to do
What to see in Amar Mahal Palace
Pahari miniatures
Paintings from the hill schools, including Basohli.
Best time to visit
October to March.
How to reach
- In Jammu — on the ridge above the Tawi, near the Hari Niwas area.
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Jammu district
All destinationsMore places to visit in Jammu
- Raghunath TempleJammu’s great temple complex
- Bahu FortThe fort above the Tawi
- Bagh-e-BahuTerraced gardens below Bahu Fort
- Mubarak Mandi PalaceSeat of the Dogra kings
- Surinsar LakeThe quieter twin of Mansar
- Akhnoor FortThe fort on the Chenab
Nearby
Other places in the valley
Seat of the Dogra kings
Mubarak Mandi Palace
Jammu’s great temple complex
Raghunath Temple
The fort above the Tawi
Bahu Fort
Home of the Basohli miniatures