Mubarak Mandi Palace complex, is a blend of Rajasthani, Mugal and even Baroque European influences. The most stunning segment is the Sheesh Mahal. The Pink hall now housing the Dogra art museum has miniature paintings of the various hill schools. The complex has a 150 year old history. It was the royal residence of Dogra kings. The location was carefully selected for having a commanding view of river Tawi on one side and the city on the other.

The palaces are built as a group of buildings around a courtyard. The complex has halls and galleries which were used for official functions and ceremonies. As the time passed the need was felt to have separate buildings to house full fledged royal secretariat. These buildings were constructed around a garden cum courtyard which ultimately became the venue for important events for royal audience and for common men.  

Dogra art gallery, is located in the erstwhile Pink hall of the old Mubarak Mandi palace complex. This museum houses 800 rare and exquisite paintings from different schools of paintings viz: Basohli, Jammu and Kangra. Gold painted bow and arrow of Shah Jahan and a number carpentary tools make an important section of the display. The museum also has Shahnama and Sikandernama hand written manuscripts in Persian.

The palace can be visited in Winter from: 10.30 a.m.-4.30 p.m. and in Summer from:8.00 a.m.-1.30 p.m.