India, the land of erstwhile royalty, has no dearth of majestic palaces. There are numerous palaces built by emperors which have been now turned into luxurious hotels and museums for tourists. AskMe travel expert, Vir Sanghvi suggests the top 5 Royal Palaces in India that must be visited by foreigners and Indians alike.
Lake Palace: This is the most romantic palace in Udaipur. Earlier the palace was used as a resort by the King. The palace has a beautiful location and is now functioning as a hotel.
Amer Fort: This fort is a popular tourist attraction in Jaipur. The beauty of the palace is breathtaking. The popular attractions are Diwan-i-Aaam, Sheesh Mahal and Sukh Mahal.
Fatehpur Sikri: Fatehpur Sikri was the fort built by Akbar’s dynasty as their capital city in Agra. It is architecturally rich and has royalty exuberating from every angle – do visit the Diwan-e-Aam and Diwan-e-Khaas. It is a close rival to Taj Mahal in Agra, which is one of the wonders of the world.
The Lalit Grand Palace: The palace in Srinagar is carefully and meticulously restored. The location is surrounded by beautiful landscape.
Falaknuma Palace: This lovely palace located on a hill is situated in Hyderabad. This palace will make you feel grand by giving you a king size life experience. The palace boasts western style architecture.
Visit these spectacular palaces to experience the luxuries of the royals!
