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Morbi
Excursions > Around
Morbi
[ Dabargadh | Mani Mandir | The
Suspension Bridge | Green Chowk | Art
Deco Palace | Lakhdhirji Engineering College
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Dabargadh
Darbargadh, on the bank of Machchhu, is an original residence of
Morbi rulers. It can be reached by crossing an impressive gate.
Now it is the only heritage hotel at Morbi.
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Mani
Mandir
Mani Mandir is a temple situated in the courtyard of Wellington
Secretariat. The images of Laxmi Narayan, Mahakali, Ramchandraji,
Radha-Krishna and Shiva are enshrined in this temple. Mani Mandir
is made out of Jaipur stone with excellent workmanship and exquisitely
carved elements - arches, brackets, jails, chhatris and shikhara.
Wellington Secretariat is an excellent example of the application
of principles of Rajput architecture by master artisans.
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The Suspension Bridge
The Suspension Bridge, an engineering marvel built at the turn of
the century, reflects the progressive and scientific nature of the
rulers of Morbi. This was built to give a unique identity to Morbi
using the latest technology available in those days in Europe. It
is 1.25 m. wide and spans 233 m on the Machchhu River connecting
Darbargadh Palace and Lakhdhirji Engineering College
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Green
Chowk
Green Chowk is a town square approached by a series of three gates.
These gates are the landmarks in the town. The construction of these
gates is based on European planning principles. The Nehru Gate is
made out of stone using elements of Rajput architecture with central
clock tower, while another one uses elements of western architecture
and its capped by a three storeyed cast iron frame structure with
a dome.
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Art Deco Palace
Art Deco Palace (1931-44 AD) is a marvelous example of influence
of last phase of art deco movement of Europe. It is low and two
storied in banded horizontal fenestration, curves and bays, which
resemble the London underground stations of Charles Holden. The
palace has six dining rooms, and fourteen bedrooms. The decorated
subterranean bedroom, with many erotic murals and a bathroom made
from seashells are also noteworthy.
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Lakhdhirji Engineering College
Lakhdhirji Engineering College is housed in Nazarbag Palace, a former
residence of Morbi rulers.
The other places worth visiting at Morbi are V C High School, Main
Railway station and Nazarbag Railway Station. The railway station
of Morbi is a beautiful example of Railway architecture, combination
Indian and European architectural elements.
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Around Morbi
- Dhrangadhra
(royal places) 75 km,
- Wadhvan (royal palaces, bazaar, step well) 107 km,
- Halvad (Ek-dandia Mahal - Zalawad Darshan, wooden palace, Cenotaphs)
48 km., Wankaner (royal palaces, step wells) 29 km, Maliya (royal
palaces) 32 km,
- Rajkot (Princely architecture, Watson Museum, Rajkumar College,
Ramkrishna Mission, Kaba Gandhi no Delo are worth visiting) 67
km.
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Information on Tours & Travel excursion of Morbi city of Gujarat
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