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Chowter Palace

Tourist attraction Historical landmark

👍 One of the hidden gem of Mangalore. Good place for photo shoot. People often mention palace, Chowta, visit, history, Good, Moodbidri, maintained, pillars,


Address

3XCW+MCW, Mudbidri, Karnataka 574227, India

Contact

+91 80 2235 2828

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (127 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: palace (22) Chowta (13) visit (12) history (8) Good (7) Moodbidri (7) maintained (6) pillars (6)
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  • 4/5 Dharani K. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the hidden gem of Mangalore. Good place for photo shoot.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Diganth S. 6 years ago on Google
    Very good and historical place with micro and beautiful wood carvings...the carvings contain figures of hindu mythology. But the palace is not restored properly and not maintained the ancient plastering. Now they are using construction cement which looks very odd.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Sreekanth K. 4 years ago on Google • 481 reviews
    One of the Jain palace in Moodbidri.. couldnt get in as the gates were closed. Currently a Karnataka state monument. This is behind the 1000 pillar jain temple
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 manjunatha N. 2 years ago on Google
    Ancient kings palace Rani Abbakka belonged to the Chowta Dynasty Rule. The old palace is free for the public to go and see.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shiva S. 1 year ago on Google
    It a must visit place n moodabiri..
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Venkatesh K. 6 months ago on Google • 519 reviews
    Must visit place in Mudubidre. There's a guide who can explain the significance and artifacts carved on the wooden pillars inside the palace. However don't expect too much from this site. This is not like Mysore or Rajpoot Kingdom palace. A medium sized house used by Chowta Kings during their ruling. If you are history and architecture lover then only you will find this place interesting

  • 5/5 Gayathri S. 6 months ago on Google • 511 reviews
    Very less known place for travellers, it's simple yet beautiful palace with finely crafted wodden doors and sculptured pillars.

  • 5/5 Kashmeera R. 1 year ago on Google
    A must visit. We all have a notion that kings and queens have large palaces, but the chowter palace is simple and beautiful reminding us to remain humble no matter our position.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 TRAVEL K. 5 years ago on Google
    NATIONAL MONUMENTS CHOWTARA PALACE - Moodabidare ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ Chowta Palace is the residence of an ancient Royal Family known as the Chowta. It was a Jain dynasty who ruled certain parts of the Tulu Nadu or Mangaluru region from 12th to 18th century CE. Queen Abakka Chowta is the most known ruler of the Chowta dynasty and has the Ullal circle of Mangaluru named after her as Abbakka Rani Circle. Ullal was also the other capital of the Chowta dynasty along with Moodbidri. Queen Abbakka is credited to be the ‘First Woman Freedom Fighter of india’ for her fight against the invading Portuguese. For her bravery, she came to be known as ‘Abhaya Rani’ (The fearless queen). Descendants of the Chowta rulers still survive and inhabit the Chowtara Aramane (Chowta Palace) of Moodbidri, which is known for its ornate carvings such as the Nava Nari Kunjara (Nine Damsel Elephant). The Chowta Palace can be visited with prior permission from the palace office. ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಸ್ಮಾರಕ ಚೌಟರ ಅರಮನೆ - ಮೂಡಬಿದರೆ ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ ಮೂಡುಬಿದಿರೆ ಚೌಟರ ಆಡಳಿತ ಪ್ರದೇಶವಾಗಿತ್ತು. 17ನೇ ಶತಮಾನದಲ್ಲಿ ಅವರು ತಮ್ಮ ರಾಜಧಾನಿಯನ್ನು ಪುತ್ತಿಗೆಯಿಂದ ಮೂಡುಬಿದಿರೆಗೆ ವರ್ಗಾಯಿಸಿಕೊಂಡರು. ಮೂಡುಬಿದಿರೆಯನ್ನಾಳಿದ ಸ್ಥಳೀಯ ರಾಜಮನೆತನದ ಚೌಟರ ಅರಮನೆ ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಇದೆ. ಇದನ್ನು ಮರದ ಸುಂದರ ಕೆತ್ತನೆಗಳಿಂದ ನಿರ್ಮಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಹೀಗೆ ಹಲವು ಬಸದಿಗಳು ನೆಲೆ ನಿಂತಿರುವ ಮೂಡುಬಿದಿರೆ ಜೈನಕಾಶಿ ಎಂದೇ ಖ್ಯಾತಿ.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Charishma T. 1 year ago on Google • 188 reviews
    This is a place you should not skip in your itiinerary. Once you enter the premises, head to the right side, which is where you will find the palace that is open to tourists, as the house on the left side is occupied by its residents and is private. The 'palace' itself is reallly small, with just a courtyard to see. There are chambers that were once used as storage spaces. There is a 'diwan-i-aam' kind of space which used to be the meeting area for the ruler. But what you need to admire are the pillars and the history of the palace. The pillars are made of jackfruit tree wood and are so intricately carved with breathtaking artistry. Some of the details are extremely well-preserved, while others have been destroyed by a black paint painted over them, in an attempt to, ironically, preserve them! There is a list of the rulers at the entrance, which were majority women. And the history of this royal family goes back to the 1100s! That is some impressive history that is hardly known, so I highly recommend a visit to this place as it deserves greater recognition. As it is a small place, it would take only about half an hour of your time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Raymond Dcunha,pingara News portal from Mangalore (Raymond Dcunha T. 1 year ago on Google • 84 reviews
    Moodbidri chowter palace is badly maintained by archeology department of India as I saw.The ant's attacks on old monuments are neglected. The carvings are painted to loose originality. Boundary wall collapsed. Full of bushes background and around. Aane bagilu Board teared. The structure of aane bagilu spoiled by visitors by chissiling names on Walls. A bats residing banyan tree of thousand year old outside and adding history cut and no sign.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ravindra M. 6 years ago on Google
    Chouta cheiftains ruled this part of Tulunadu during the past history. The palace of Choutas is to be regarded as a historical monument.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Shruthi V. 1 year ago on Google
    Rude behavior by the employee appointed by government. Horribly maintained. Spoilt the serene experience of a day visit to this city by visiting this palace. Recommend to keep it as a last visit or dont visit it at all. Just to keep your peace of mind which u get from all basadi visits.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SuJnAn_devadiga !. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the iconic ruling dynasties of Moodbidri.They have contributed to the well being of the Moodbidri city since time being. The chowter palace of stature of their existence.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 WINSTON JOEL S. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melani 4 years ago on Google
    Historical place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ishita S. 7 years ago on Google
    It's well kept and the family is very cooperative.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Sneha V. 6 months ago on Google • 87 reviews
    Recommend to keep it as a last visit . The employee kept on looking at us if we were taking photos or videos/ reels. Its a property owned by the government , but the behaviour of the watchman was rude. He kept on spying on us. He even asked us to get out of the palace thinking that we were taking videos and uploading even though we were not. He told the Chowta family would not approve of anyone taking photos or videos. Good artistry on pillars. Poorly maintained courtyard. Not a must visit.

  • 5/5 Puja K. 1 year ago on Google • 21 reviews
    The caretaker personnel explained very well about the various carvings at this place and about the queen that resided here. The wood cravings are out of jackfruit tree trunk and are quite artistic. It's a good place to visit to know about local history.

  • 2/5 DHANUSH N. 5 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    We aren't able to go inside as it's a monument which is kept untouched by Archeological dept.

  • 4/5 Naresh S. 10 months ago on Google
    Locally known as Chowtara Aramane.

  • 5/5 Khalil A. 1 year ago on Google
    Mu Childhood landmark, I love this place

  • 4/5 Rajesh K. 1 year ago on Google
    Slightly deserted. Great to know the local history.

  • 5/5 Shawn C. 5 months ago on Google
    Good, The guide over there explained everything about the palace.

  • 4/5 Abhinay P. 1 year ago on Google • 12 reviews
    There's not much to see here other than the one open courtyard type structure. But it has good artistry on the pillars. It was empty when I got there so it was very quiet to check out.

  • 5/5 Praneeth 5 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    Very good palace must visit if you are visiting Moodbidri best palace in South Karnataka

  • 5/5 Vignesh R. 2 years ago on Google
    It's amazing

  • 3/5 Arwin D. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautyfull place

  • 4/5 BHARATH S K BHARATH S K. 4 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 4/5 Vishu K S. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place

  • 2/5 MANU P. 4 years ago on Google
    Not maintained

  • 4/5 Balakrishna B. 5 years ago on Google
    Good place to visit

  • 5/5 Yajnesh A. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 4/5 Madhu S. 6 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 5/5 Mayachari B. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic

  • 3/5 Vineeth H. 3 years ago on Google
    Nothing Spl...

  • 4/5 Pruthvi W. 2 years ago on Google
    Very ancient Monument preserved well with all old sculptures

  • 5/5 Aparna A. 5 years ago on Google
    LoveLovely and calm place

  • 5/5 Stephen D. 5 years ago on Google
    Protected area. No entry to the palace as the palace is still a residence of the Chowta family.

  • 5/5 Pallavi V M. 6 years ago on Google
    Simply nice😊

  • 3/5 Chaithanya P. 6 years ago on Google
    Historical place

  • 5/5 Dheeraj K. 6 years ago on Google
    Historical place

  • 5/5 Raghav B. 2 years ago on Google
    Superb

  • 3/5 lokesh d. 2 years ago on Google
    During my early age went inside, not now. Not sure about present condition. But it is a palace belongs to Chowta rulers, the sub ordinates of Vijayanagar ruler. Not sure about allowing visitors inside without earlier request and approval.

  • 3/5 Nitu B. 2 years ago on Google
    Not maintained properly..


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