Situated near the university is the grand historical palace called Soneri Mahal. Recently renovated, this monument stands on the backdrop of a large hill that makes it a visually appealing landmark. The palace once belonged to King Bundela Veer Hardaul from Madhya Pradesh.
As we enter the premises of the palace through the gate, we arrive at a lush green lawn divided by an oblong water reservoir that leads us to the golden building of palace. The halls inside the palace reflect the old period that it was built in. Its inner walls are adorned with pictures painted in golden color, which is one of the special features of Soneri Mahal.
The palace now has a library and a small history museum displaying old statues, coins and ancient manuscripts. Every year since last few years, the prestigious Ellora-Aurangabad festival is held here. A three-day treat for the art lovers, the festival has been graced by the most illustrated Indian international artists such as Ustad Jhakir Husain and Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasiya.
Situated inside the city, it takes just a few minutes to reach Soneri Mahal from the heart of the city.
