Travel Guide to The Belgadia Palace

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving to The Belgadia Palace, begin your journey by heading towards Baripada, Odisha. The palace is located in Meher Colony, Baripada. From major cities like Bhubaneswar (around 250 km away), take NH16 and then switch to NH18 towards Baripada. Once you reach Baripada, navigate to Meher Colony; look for local signage or use a GPS for the exact location at coordinates 21.9427246, 86.7236374. Parking is generally available near the palace.

• Bus

  Traveling by bus is a convenient option. From major cities such as Bhubaneswar or Cuttack, you can take a long-distance bus to Baripada. Services like OSRTC (Odisha State Road Transport Corporation) operate regular buses. Once you arrive at Baripada Bus Stand, you can hire an auto-rickshaw or a local taxi to reach The Belgadia Palace in Meher Colony, which is about 3 km away from the bus stand. The auto-rickshaw fare should be around INR 30-50.

• Train

  If you prefer traveling by train, the nearest railway station is Baripada. You can board a train from cities like Kolkata or Bhubaneswar to Baripada. Upon arrival at Baripada Railway Station, you can take an auto-rickshaw or a local taxi to The Belgadia Palace, which is approximately 4 km away. Expect to pay around INR 50-100 for the auto-rickshaw ride.

• Taxi Services

  For a more comfortable ride, consider booking a taxi through a local service or through apps like Ola or Uber if they are available in the area. You can request a taxi from any major city in Eastern India directly to The Belgadia Palace in Baripada. The fares will depend on your point of origin but expect to pay around INR 3000-4000 from Bhubaneswar.