Ananda Mahal is also famous by name of 'Palace Of Delights' that was being built in 1589 AD by Adil Shah. This is the building of two stories that was once upon a time housed by the palace ladies and now has the presence of examination bungalow, gymkhana club, and many offices along with the assistant commissioner quarters.

Architecture

This Mahal is out of the awesome monuments of the Bijapur that is about 530 kms towards the northwest side of Bangalore. This palace is being surrounded by luxuriant gardens and abundant cascades. The walls of this palace are decorated very well having large rooms along with two halls, the central hall and the frontal hall. The interiors of this palace are festooned with delightful foliations that are banquet to eyes of the tourists. Anand Mahal exhibits a slight amalgamation of present as well as the past.

Ananda-Mahal-Palace-Of-Delights

How to Reach


The nearest airport available is at Belgaum that is about 205 km from this palace. Bijapur has the connection by road to Bangalore, Goa and to Belgaum. Various trains are available between Bijapur to Mumbai, Bangalore, Hospet and Vasco da Gama via Londa and Hubli.

The best time to visit Bijapur is the months between October-March.

    - The months between October- March are suitable for sightseeing around Bijapur.
    - Short tips can be done in June - September months but visitors have to watch the rainy days.
    - The months of April as well as May are very hot but one can visit the city and enjoy shopping also.
 

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