Who lives in Laxmi Vilas Palace now?

Gaekwads of Baroda
The Gaekwads of Baroda continue to live in and own the Laxmi Vilas Palace, which is the largest private residence in India. In fact, it is even four times bigger than Buckingham Palace.

What is the price of Lakshmi Vilas Palace?

About the location: Still the residence of Vadodara’s royal family, Laxmi Vilas was built in full-throttle 19th-century Indo-Saracenic flourish at a cost of Rs 6 million. Built over 500 acres, this is the largest private home built till date and four times the size of Buckingham Palace.

What is the area of Laxmi Vilas Palace?

about 700 acres
The striking Laxmi Vilas Palace was constructed in 1890 and took nearly twelve years to complete. Sprawling across an area of about 700 acres, it is still home to the royal family of Vadodara, the Gaekwads.

How many rooms are there in Lakshmi Vilas palace?

The palace offers a choice of 75 exquisitely decorated rooms categorized as Classic Rooms (200 sq. ft.)

What is the caste of Gaikwad?

Gaekwad (also spelt Gaikwar and Gaikwad; Marathi: Gāyǎkǎvāḍǎ) is a surname native to the Indian state of Maharashtra. The surname is found among the Marathas, Kolis and Scheduled castes It is also a common surname among Bharadis, Dhor, and Mahar communities of Maharashtra.

Who ruled Baroda?

Gaekwar dynasty, Gaekwar also spelled Gaikwar or Gaekwad, Indian ruling family whose capital was at Baroda (now Vadodara) in Gujarat state. The state became a leading power in the 18th-century Maratha confederacy. The founder of the dynasty was Damaji I who had risen to power by 1740.

Is Baroda palace open?

The palace is open to visitors on all days except Mondays, timings being 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. You need to purchase the ticket at the gate (Rate Rs. 125 per person). There is ample parking space in the premises, enough to hold a couple of buses and several cars.

How many rooms are there in Lakshmi Vilas Palace?

Which movie is shooting in Lakshmi Vilas Palace?

Grand Masti, a sequel to the hit film Masti (2004), has acquired the privileged status of being the only film to be shot at Gujarat’s iconic heritage site—The Laxmi Vilas Palace, Vadodara — in recent times.

Is photography allowed in Laxmi Vilas palace?

The palace architecture is a mix of Mughal, English, Gujarati, Marathi and Marwadi style. The palace and its gardens were built by foreign architects. Unfortunately, we weren’t allowed to use the camera inside.

Is photography allowed in Laxmi Vilas Palace?