Thibaw Palace

4.5

Ratnagiri2 hours

PalaceHeritageMuseum

About

Thibaw Palace was built in 1910 as the residence in exile of King Thibaw, the last king of Burma, who was exiled by the British in 1886 and held in Ratnagiri until his death in 1916, making it one of the most historically significant highlights of Ratnagiri tourism and a key stop in any Ratnagiri travel guide and Ratnagiri sightseeing itinerary.The three storey stone palace sits on a hilltop above the town and has been converted into a small museum with period photographs, King Thibaw’s personal belongings, and exhibits on his Burmese Indian exile, making it one of the notable places to visit in Ratnagiri and a featured stop in many Ratnagiri tour packages and things to do in Ratnagiri for a Ratnagiri trip.The building itself remains the main attraction, known for its rare European Indian Burmese hybrid architecture, and is often highlighted in top attractions in Ratnagiri.

Highlights

What makes this place special

Royal Audience Hall

The teak panelled hall inside Thibaw Palace, where King Thibaw held occasional audiences with visiting dignitaries, is preserved with original furniture and Burmese royal photographs, making it a key highlight of Ratnagiri tourism.

Exile Letters Gallery

Inside Thibaw Palace, a small gallery of letters between King Thibaw, the British administration, and his family in Burma offers a poignant record of a deposed king, making it one of the most meaningful stops in Ratnagiri tourism.