Amar Mahal Palace Museum, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir- residential palace of Raja Amar Singh- Golden throne made of 120kg pure gold sofa and has golden lions embedded into it

Amar Mahal Palace Museum, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir- residential palace of Raja Amar Singh- Golden throne made of 120kg pure gold sofa and has golden lions embedded into it

This is a beautiful palace of red sand stone which stands amidst the most pictursque environments of Jammu. There is beautiful view of the Shivaliks at the north and the River Tawi flows down below adding to the Grandeur. 

This was once the residential palace of Raja Amar Singh. the palace has been converted to a museum and is looked after by Hari-Tara Charitable trust. The museum has a golden throne made of 120kg pure gold sofa and has golden lions embedded into it. The throne is placed in a hexagonal room 

The museum has a gallery of paintings of paintings known as NAL DAMYANTI. It has a library of around 25000 books on various subjects and disciplines. This is really a beautiful spot to be visited round the year in Jammu. 

Hotel Hari Nivas Palace Hotel :A heritage Hotel is also located adjacent to this. 

How to Reach
Auto Rickshaws from anywhere in the Jammu city can take you to this place on payment of nominal charges. Minibuses do also ply but are not allowed to enter the Palace complex so you have to walk upto the palace .

General information

Open in Winter : 1000 to 1200hrs. and 1500 to 1700 hrs.
Summer : 1700 to 1900 hrs.
Sundays : 1000 to 1200 hrs.
Closed : State Holidays and Mondays.
Exhibits : Pahari paintings, family portraits of rulers of Jammu and Kashmir, a library. Of interest by itself is the building, a former palace desiged like a French Chateau, in which the museum is housed.

  HOW TO REACH
By Air - Jammu airport is well connected other major cities like Delhi, Chandigarh and Amritsar etc. There are frequent flights operated by Indian Airlines and jet Airways.

By Rail - Jammu is well connected with the rest of India by rail from Jammu Tawi railway station: long-distance trains from many parts of the country serve Jammu Tawi.

By Road - Jammu's road network is good and connected to the other major cites. Buses are frequently available from Delhi. You can take the J&K State Transport buses or private luxury coaches.

WHEN TO GO
Jammu can be travelled round the year, the best time to visit is during the water sports season i.e. from April to August & these festive times : Lohri (13 January), Baisakhi (April 13 or 14), Bahu Mela (March-April &  September-October),  Chaitre Chaudash (March-April), Purmandal Mela (February-March), Jhiri Mela (Oct-Nov.), Navratra Festival (Sept-Oct)

WHERE TO EAT
There few good restaurants which serves various delicious cuisines from all parts of India. You can also try the special restaurants at the luxury hotels.