Vikassadhotra
★★★★4.0Wrote on 7 Nov 2022
Great Place
Hindola Palace is located close to Jahaz Mahal, infact inside the perimeter of Jahaz Mahal. The entry ticket is common for Jahaz Mahal and Hindola Palace. It appears as if it will swing. Well maintained. Time spent is 10 mins purely for it.
BharathiMani
★★★★★5.0Wrote on 7 Aug 2022
Beautiful
Monsoon is the best time to visit the Royal Enclave in which Hindola mahal is present. Hindola mahal is built with slanting walls resembling swings. It was made for the queens enjoyment. Get a guide to explain the history behind the monument
PMV_13
★★★★4.0Wrote on 8 Feb 2022
Light and Sound Show at Hindola Mahal.
Light & Sound Show - Hindola Mahal. 27 December 2021. Archaeological Survey of India has been doing wonderful job in restoring ancient monuments, not only all over India but all over the world. For the last few years, Tourism departments in many states have also pitched in, in improving the infrastructure as well as better maintenance of historical monuments in their respective states. Alog with planting well planned and landscaped gardens, lawns, and decorative shrubs and plants another major technological innovation and improvement introduced in many places having historical monuments is “Light and Sound Show†conducted at one of the selected monuments. Mandu with such a rich history and hundreds of wonderful monuments was ideal for introduction of such a light and sound show. In Mandu the light and sound shows are conducted at Hindola Mahal. There are two shows one at 7:00 PM in Hindi and another in English at 8:00 PM. Due to onset of winters temperatures were quite low after sun set, therefore, we decided to see the Hindi show at 7:00 PM. Ticket sale starts at 6:30 PM next to entry gate which is opened only after the ticket sale has started. VIP culture which plagues our society was very much in evidence at Light and Sound show as well. We were the first in line and first to reach venue of the show. We were not allowed to occupy the front row, which we were told was reserved for VIPs. Show did not start at 7 PM. VIPS did not turn up at appointed time. Those six chairs were removed and show started around 7 :10 PM, as any further delay would have a snowballing effect as the next show had to start at 8:00 PM There was a bit of commotion at 7:15 PM. The VIPS had arrived. Chairs were put back and show was stopped and RESTARTED after the VIPS had settled. If we cannot get rid of VIP culture, I request God to give some sense to most of our VIPS so that they at least understand the importance of time and become punctual. The frontage of Hindola Mahal shown in the photo was used to project the images. Projection and sound system was excellent. Images and animations were done extremely well and in vivid and vibrant colours. Accompanying commentary was also matching in quality and was good. I have no idea who was the narrator but he had a arresting way of speech and a good raconteur. Photography during the show was prohibited. I can understand that flash photography would have been very distractive but I see no logical reason to bar photography without the use of flash. By nature, if I am not convinced by the logic of any restrictions, I tend to rebel. So, I took out my mobile and took one photo. Ajeet sitting next to me gave me dirty looks. He could not believe I would break the rules. Anyway, to please him I stopped after one and only photo at Light and sound show. Over all It was a good and well-made show. Entertaining, interesting and educative.
Singh_Blog
★★★★4.0Wrote on 9 Sept 2021
Must see spot in the Mandu Historical site, mesmerising view in light & sound show in night
The architectural beauty of this palace with The walls of Hindola Mahal are inordinately much thick and more slope like those of a British castle. The actual slope of nearly 77 degrees largely gives a swinging direct appearance to the building structure Ticket- Applicable (Single compound ticket for full complex area) Must have - Proper shoes , Water Bottles , Cap/Hat / Umbrella The local or licence holder Guide must be taken , bargaining must for that area before start the tour In night the " light & sound show " shown on this building which must see . Must have mosquito replant cream . This particular palace might have been largely used as an audience chamber in those days. It is largely believed that many important events and happening took place in the Palace in front of the large audience. It is one of the important Palaces in Madhya Pradesh.
prabhakarrahul
★★★★★5.0Wrote on 11 Feb 2020
This palace was majorly used by Mughals for leisure
The Hindola Mahal derives its name from the inclined ramparts that are supposed to create the impression they are swinging. It is not clear whether this palace was constructed during the reign of Hushang Shah (circa 1425 C.E.) or during the reign of Sultan Ghiyas-ud-din Khilji towards the end of the 15th century. It's clear, though, this palace was majorly used by Mughals for leisure.
