Amar
Mahal
This
is a beautiful palace of red sand stone which stands amidst
the most picturesque 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 sofaand
has golden lions embedded into it.

The
throe 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. 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.
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