Singhpur Palace

About Singhpur Palace

Singhpur Palace stands in the green surroundings of the Vindhyachal range of hills. It is a three storeyed building raised by Devi Singh Bundela as a rest house for the king during his frequent hunting trips. The pond beside it adds to the setting and has its own history: it was built in 1433 by Malik Haiwat Nizam, well before the palace itself. The combination of the building, the forest around it and the still water is what makes the place worth the trip.

At the palace

The three storeyed building

This was a hunting rest house rather than a residence, and the three storeys are modest in scale compared with the palaces inside Chanderi town. The upper levels are the point: they were built to give a view out over the hunting country.

The pond

The water body beside the palace predates it by a long way, built in 1433 by Malik Haiwat Nizam. It is the reason the setting works, and the reason the spot was chosen.

Planning your visit

The palace is out in the hills rather than in town, so it needs transport and some local direction. There is no visitor infrastructure on site.

• Arrange a vehicle from Chanderi.
• Carry water and anything you want to eat.
• Allow time by the pond, which is most of the appeal.
• Confirm whether the building can be entered before you go.

Best time to visit

The months after the monsoon, roughly October to February, show the forest setting at its greenest and the pond at its fullest, which is when this site is most worth the journey. Summer leaves the hills dry and the drive uncomfortable.