Rather it is a work of devotion to Lord Krsna. Paying for it is ok, but it lacked the quality that we were hoping for from an Iscon place. And cell phone coverage in this area does not exist.Also, felt a little odd that the food at Govinda's restuarant which in other parts of the world is usually quite fresh, did not seem so here. The temple overlooks the Appalachian hills and valleys and offers one of the most beautiful sights in the entire area. After the short tour we went to other area just down the road where there is a small hotel and lake with swans and peacocks roaming around. The temple is surrounded by rose gardens and plenty of remarkable fountains. Food at the govinda restaurant was average and there are no eateries nearby. Just go to their website for directions. Liked the palace for all its opulence and craftmanship.Garden views from the palace was beautiful.It was hard to believe that we were in West Virginia. When we inquired what happened were we told they recently switched from chemicals to organics and things weren't going very well (an understatement). Prabhupada's Palace of Gold, Moundsville, West Virginia. that gives you a better understanding of the tour and their premises. The vistas from the palace are gorgeous in all directions. The peacocks were so peaceful and friendly. You will lose your signal so make sure you know where you're headed before you lose the GPS, Imagine driving out a winding rural mountain road and suddenly an ornate palace of gold appears! The location, and the temple surroundings are quite good.The GoShala and lotus garden is definitely beautiful.But if you are considering to stay overnight think again.The cottages are nice but pricey.Given the spiritual nature of the place, they do not provide a television or any form of internet service at their lodge. this is my second time visit. Our tours are every half an hour, last approximately 25mins and seasonal pricing applies. Regarding directions: modern gps have gotten a lot better. The rose garden was a major disappointment. Prabhupada’s Palace is not a memorial of mundane love. We enjoyed the giant lotus pond. The road to it will make you think you are lost until it pops out of the blue. We went with a toddler and the only thing that we did not like was the route leading to this place. Interesting stop even for the non-religious. Also make sure you are comfortable driving through winding roads in those hills/mountains. It was beautiful inside with gold leaf, stained glass windows, chandeliers, tapestries and marble floor. A highlight of the visit was the stunning but rather brazen peacock who approached us. more. At one time, it was an award winning and well renowned garden. Someone definitely went overboard in building it and is well past its prime but still an intriguing landmark that is being renovated. For private, custom or group tours (more than 10ppl) please contact info@palaceofgold.com for special rates and options. Do research about place before ya go. Its a very short tour and it really did little to help "enlighten" us about the Hare Krishna beliefs and/or why this ornate palace is located here. Military Museums, Specialty Museums, History Museums. But there is also a 20 minute guided tour through the inside of the palace for $8 per person. Breathtaking marble from around the world, antiques, original artworks, handcrafted teakwood, gold and more. Food at the govinda restaurant was average and there are no eateries nearby. The same food served in the afternoon for free is available in the evening at the restaurant for a charge. We did the tour, but to me $8 a person wasn’t really worth just a 20 minute walk inside. January – April Adults $7.50 Child $3.50. Events. Ours took us to US 250 and they posted directions from there on, for every mile. The craftsmanship of the interior was pretty impressive though. read more, The road to it will make you think you are lost until it pops out of the blue. We spotted white peacocks and swans in the garden. Join us for a guided tour of the interior of the Palace where you will learn about the history of the building, the community, the people and the person, Srila Prabhupada, for whom this was all built. Operating from Memorial Day – Labor Day weekend, Saturdays 11-5pm and Sundays 11-3pm, the Smoothie Shack @ Prabhupada’s Palace of Gold offers guests a needed break from the heat. Get to 88 and then 250 and follow through. Lower that expectation. May – October Adults $9.50 Child $5.50. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. November-December Adults $7.50 Child $3.50 Cafe is not bad too. 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