Several emperors and monarchies have ruled over India in the past few millennia. From the Mauryan Empire, Indo-greeks, Gupta Empire, Mughal Sultanate in north, British Raj among others. Each empire is known for its own heritage, battles, culture, forts and palaces with marvelous engineering and architecture for their times. Post Indian independence while the royalty was abolished, their residences have since been conserved by the royal families and some by private owners and government bodies. These palaces today are India’s finest luxury heritage hotels. Our last article dwelled in the Rajasthan chapter of luxury palace hotels, and as promised, we are here with some of India’s finest luxury palace hotels for you.

1. India’s Luxury Palace
Hotels
Rajasthan Chapter

2. Several emperors and monarchies have ruled over India in the past few millennia.
From the Mauryan Empire, Indo-greeks, Gupta Empire, Mughal Sultanate in the north, and British Raj among others.
Each empire is known for its own heritage, battles, culture, forts and palaces with marvellous engineering and architecture for their times.
Post-Indian independence while the royalty was abolished, their residences have since been conserved by the royal families and some by private owners
and government bodies. These palaces today are India’s finest luxury heritage hotels.
Our last article dwelled in the Rajasthan chapter of luxury palace hotels, and as promised we are here with some of India’s finest luxury palace hotels for
you.
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4. Taj Falaknuma Hotel, Hyderabad
With construction starting in 1884 and lasting a whole 9 years,
on a 32-acre sprawling land by the then Prime Minister of
Umra. He later offered the palace as a gift to his brother-in-law
Hyderabad, Mehboob Ali Khan.
The Nawab did not accept the gift and rather paid a handsome
Falaknuma Palace from his brother-in-law and made the palace a
According to the rumour mills, Nizam was the richest man in the
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6. Jehan Numa Palace, Bhopal
A fusion of British Colonial, Italian Renaissance and Classical Greek, Jehan
1890 on the slope of Shamla Hill. The palace is spread over 7 acres, and is
Jehan Begum known to be the longest-ruling Begum of Bhopal, built by her
Obaidullah Khan.
He was the Commander-in-Chief of the erstwhile Bhopal state force. Post
was used for many purposes, including renting out to the government to
the office of the Geological Survey of India till 1981.
Today, the grandchildren of General Obaidullah Khan, Nadir and Yawar
Palace and one’s to convert the Palace into a world-class luxury heritage
the first of its kind in central India to be granted the status of Heritage
Along with modern luxuries galore, the royal property has a splendid
with blushing pink roses, shady mango and Jamun trees and a range of
trotting track. The 100 rooms in the palace with six suites open up to wide
courtyards.
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8. Lalitha Mahal Palace, Mysore
Lalitha Mahal was built exclusively for the stay of Viceroy of India in
Wodeyar IV, the then Maharaja of Mysore. Today the shimmering
luxury hotel set amidst sprawling terraced and landscaped gardens.
This two story white pearl in Mysore with a structured and spherical
set on a ridge, a low hill – at the foot of Chamundi hill, with a
The palace offers a glimpse into the life of royalty with its life-size
ornate Rosewood furniture, the breathtaking stately balustrade
the upper floor to a Belgian glass dome, carved wood shutters,
Sultan’s clashes with the British amongst other regal embellishments
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10. Stok Palace, Ladakh
Built-in 1820 as a summer home to the royal Ladaki family from the
Stok Palace is a fine example of medieval Tibetan architecture. Built over
valley of Singey Sangpo ( known as the Indus River), Stok Palace is an
remarkably high level of attention to detail with its craftsmanship that is
The palace was opened to the public as a luxury hotel in 1980 with the
Lama. Today, the palace is a boutique hotel that is an eminent landmark
beautiful land of Ladakh.
This nine-story palace is decorated with carved wooden figurines and the
design hold a great amount of significance to the Ladaki culture and
It is a unique palace which is the only residential complex in the region
quality and well-maintained murals of both secular and religious styles.
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12. The Baradari Palace, Patiala
Designed by Kaur Sabhi Ranbir Singh in 1876, brother of Maharaja Rajinder Singh of Patiala,
The Baradari Palace is a significant piece of Colonial architecture. It is known that before the Maharaja moved to
Mubarak, once considered Asia’s largest residence.
Today Qila Mubarak is a museum of royal memorabilia.
The palace is a spectacular white-coloured building which is centered on a rectangular Sikh-Mughal style,
its name).
This enthralling and sprawling garden palace in the heart of the culturally rich city of Patiala is an architectural
Mughal and Colonial styles of architecture. The royal family then is known to have built a cricket ground, a
palace.
Over the years, the palace has been a Shahi Mehmandari ( state guest house), the Punjab University and the
the finest brands known for restoring fort palaces, Neemrana – took over the palace to preserve the heritage,
revitalize it to make it suitable for a modern-day traveller.
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