5 Epic Palaces  In India Turned Into Luxury Hotels

You must have heard about various royal dynasties in India. I bet the charm of the royal life has attracted you; however, besides this, another thing we bet also charmed you is the places where they stayed, mainly the palaces. You will be glad to hear that most of the palaces in the present era have been transformed into luxury hotels. In these hotels, the mixture of royal hospitality along modern comforts will definitely provide you with a unique experience. In these articles five luxury hotels will be talked upon which you shouldn’t miss to visit in your lifetime.

1: Umaid Bhawan Place , Jodhpur

Without mentioning Rajasthan, where a majority of the royal families have originated starting this article is itself a crime. The palace, which was once the residence of the Jodhpur Royal Family in the present era, has been transformed into one of the magnificent luxury hotels by the Taj Group.

Why you definitely need to visit the place

One of the major reasons why you shouldn’t skip luxury hotels like this is due to the cuisine. The cuisine has been based on the recipes which have been passed down through generations of royal chefs. So, in this process you can actually taste the accurate royal cuisine! Besides that, if you are a fan of beauty, then this place is also a perfect choice for you as the entire palace is made with golden sandstones and features beautifully decorated marble works, murals and types of furniture.

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However, Rajasthan is not only known for providing a massive amount of Royal dynasties, but Madhya Pradesh, notably  Bhopal also falls in this same line. You will be glad to know that one such royal fort in Bhopal has been turned into a luxury hotel.

2: Jehan Numa Place, Bhopal

This palace once belonged to the Nawab of Bhopal. It was built in 1890. In 1983, Nadir and Yawar Rashid, the descendants of the Nawab, decided to share the legacy of the place with the world; in this process, they converted it into a world-class heritage hotel.

Why you definitely need to visit the place

If you want to seek various outdoor activities in a hotel, then this place is the perfect choice for you as this hotel offers you a gym, spa, outdoor pool, tennis court and horse riding chances. Besides this, the hotel has multiple cuisines from various countries, including Italian cuisine, which is described by various tourists as one of the best Italian cuisines they have tasted.

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If you love the royal forts turned luxury hotels of North India, then you will definitely love the next one that directly comes from the South!

3: Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad

This is one of the newest additions in the luxury hotels category. Originally, it was the residence of the Nizams of Hyderabad. In 2000, the descendants of the Nawab Azmet Jah leased the hotel to the Taj Hotels group. For ten years, the palace went into renovation, and finally, it opened in November 2010.

Why you definitely need to visit the place

One of the main reasons is due to the natural beauty which the palace offers as it sits on a hillock, which allows you to view Hyderabad in a more panoramic way in this process. Besides that, there are various unique services which have been provided by the hotel like heritage tours, private dinners etc.

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If you want to explore royal hospitality along with hills, then bingo, the next one is definitely made for you as now we will explore the beauty of India Kashmir itself!

4: The Lalit Garden Palace, Srinagar

This hotel was designed and built under the supervision of the then-king of Jammu and Kashmir, Maharaja Pratap Singh, in 1910. Various significant people have made their way to this place, including Mahatma Gandhi and Lord Mountbatten.

In 1956, when the last maharaja of Kashmir, Hari Singh, decided to settle in Mumbai permanently, the palace was converted into one of the luxury hotels of the country.

Why you definitely need to visit the place

If you are a history buff, especially of India, then this place is a goldmine for you as there are various palaces here which hold various historical moments as witness like the Chinar Tree in the courtyard, which witnessed the meetings of Maharaja Hari Singh with Lord Mountbatten Mahatma Gandhi and Mohammed Ali Jinnah on the fate of Kashmir before the independence.

Besides that, in comparison to various luxury hotels in India, this hotel provides a unique beauty which consists of full of blooms including apple orchards. Also, this hotel offers a Shikara ride on Dal Lake at a minimal cost.

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The last one on this list will definitely surprise you since this is the oldest fort in India that has been converted into the category of luxury hotels, which was built way back in the 18^th century!

5: Alia Fort Bishangarh, Rajasthan

Built in 1768, the fort was actually owned by the Shahpura Shekhawat clan. This fort was originally built to act as a defence for any attacks on Jaipur. However, over the course, it was abandoned and fell into ruins until in 2017, the Hyatt Hotel and Resorts converted it into one of the luxury hotels of India.

Why you definitely need to visit the place

If you are a fan of knowing the cultural insights of a community, especially the Rajasthan one, then trust me, this is definitely the place you are looking for. This hotel offers various traditional music and dances of Rajasthan, which you can watch while enjoying your meals. Also, this hotel offers a special tour of the Bisangarh  Village Market, where you can see stunning artefacts that have been made by the locals.

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