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Arki Fort & Palace Frescoes
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Arki Fort & Palace Frescoes

Arki, Himachal Pradesh, India

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Overview

The Baghal rajas' hill palace whose Diwankhana walls carry the 'Arki kalam' — Pahari frescoes of battles, myths and even Europeans in top hats.

Why visit: A whole painted room of the hills' history, hiding above Solan.

Things to do
  • ›Diwankhana murals
  • ›Palace ramparts
  • ›Lutru Mahadev cave
  • ›Old bazaar
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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar

Entry fee

Free–₹50 (caretaker)

Est. budget

₹200–500

Duration

2–3 hrs

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