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Kailali
गर्भा दरबार
1927 Rana-era palace at Khairala with 83 carved windows — far-west administrative heritage in the Chure foothills.
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Garva Durbar at Khairala, Kailali is a 1927 Rana-era three-storey palace with 83 carved wooden windows and 53 doors — built by Khadga Shamsher as an administrative seat for the far-western terai and Chure foothills.
83 windows, 53 doors, 1927 Rana palace, Khadga Shamsher legacy, Chure foothills heritage.
Far-west Rana administrative palace; early 20th-century architectural monument; conservation priority site.
Drive from Dhangadhi toward Chure Rural Municipality → Khairala village → palace exterior walk. Allow 1–2 hours.
Welcome to Garva Durbar. Eighty-three windows once framed tax ledgers and court hearings — now they frame clouds over the Chure hills, waiting for restoration.
At a Glance
Location
Khairala, Chure, Kailali
Built
1922–1927 BS (1927 AD)
Builder
Khadga Shamsher Rana
Features
83 windows, 53 doors
Style
Three-storey Rana palace
Best time
Oct–Apr
Heritage
Garva Durbar served Khadga Shamsher's tax and judicial administration across Kailali, Kanchanpur, and Doti. Indian craftsmen carved its wooden screens; painted walls and a security tunnel speak to Rana power at the Chure edge. Conflict-era fire left the palace derelict — conservation remains urgent.
Visual Journey
Sacred Calendar
Seasonal observances and local gatherings.
Suggested Schedule
1–2 hours exterior visit; structure fragile — no climbing damaged sections.
Morning
Drive from Dhangadhi.
Window carvings and courtyard.
Chure foothill settlement.
Practical Information
Safety
Derelict structure
Do not enter unsafe areas
Photography
Exterior permitted
Document conservation need
Entry
Free
No formal ticket office
Access
Rural road
Jeep from Dhangadhi
Base for Chure road trip.
Chure Rural Municipality road.
Dhangadhi–Chure services; check local schedules.
Extend Your Journey
Garva Durbar complements terai wetland and hill temple circuits.
From the Community
Rana-era palace heritage in Kailali's Chure foothills.
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