Nalknad Palace
ನಾಲ್ಕುನಾಡು ಅರಮನೆ
A hunting lodge built by a Coorg king in 1792, with well-preserved wooden ceilings and painted decoration, at the foot of the highest peak.
Nalknad Palace stands near Kakkabe at the foot of Tadiandamol. King Doddaveerarajendra built it in 1792 as a retreat and hunting lodge, and his wedding was held here. The two-storey building looks plain from the outside, but inside, the wooden pillars, doors and ceilings with floral and mythological paintings are well preserved. It is managed by the archaeology department, is free to visit and is open roughly from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is often a convenient stop before or after the Tadiandamol hike.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Tadiandamol
- Chelavara Falls
- Bhagamandala (Triveni Sangama)
- Raja's Seat
- Madikeri Fort
- Omkareshwara Temple
- Talakaveri
- Gaddige (Raja's Tombs)