Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Rambha Palace: A Boutique Hotel Experience by Odisha's Chilika Lake
The Rambha Palace, a historic building near Chilika Lake, is now a hotel.
Built in the late 1700s, it was restored over six years to its original style.
The hotel offers a chance to experience local culture, including markets and crafts.
It's a way for guests to feel like royalty in a place that reflects the values of the Rani who inspired the restoration.
The palace was also a site for important historical meetings.
It opened its doors in 2024, offering rooms with prices starting at ₹30,000.
The Rambha Palace, a restored historic palace, now operates as a boutique hotel by Chilika Lake.
Restoration, inspired by the Rani's values, took six years.
The palace was originally built in the late 1700s by a European collector and hosted the Utkal Union Conference.
Guests can experience local culture, including visits to the dry-fish market and bamboo artisan stalls.
The hotel opened to the public on April 1, 2024, with room tariffs starting from ₹30,000.
- Who
- The Rambha Palace, formerly the Rani Palace.
- What
- A restored palace turned boutique hotel offering cultural experiences.
- When
- Original palace built in late 1700s, restored and reopened April 1, 2024.
- Where
- Rambha, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.
- Why
- To offer guests a unique cultural stay by Chilika Lake, celebrating local heritage and art.
- Type
- Boutique Hotel
- Location
- Rambha, Odisha
- Original Construction
- Late 1700s
- Restoration Time
- Six years
- Opening Date
- April 1, 2024
- Historical Significance
- Hosted Utkal Union Conference
