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Five hotel-palaces to travel to India like a maharaja

Chosen by celebrities and royal families, these hotel-palaces house luxury and glamor more captivating within their walls.

A trip to India usually involves an exotic time travel wrapped in crowds, chaos and dust.You can experience this Asian country as one of the Maharajas who ruled the ancient Indian kingdoms.Welcome to Asian luxury.

Taj Lake Palace- Udaipur

Five hotel-palaces to travel to India like a maharaja

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Floating in the middle of Lake Pichola, this 18th-century palace seems to have come out of a tale of" The thousand and one nights ". The palace of White marble preserves all the tradition and luxury of the royalty of yesteryear .It is possible to enjoy the sunset sailing on a 150-year-old boat, and then dine by candlelight.Its 83 rooms- all different- They are adorned with wooden furniture, colorful murals and silk.The complex has three restaurants and a spa, where it is possible to relax with champagne and strawberries.The Royal Butlers service will make you feel like the very same Maharaja Jagat Singh II, builder of this Udaipur Palace in Rajastan.Among his illustrious fiction visitors is James Bond, in the Octopussy movie.From 445 euros.

Taj Lake Palace.Pichola Lake, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, Telephone: 0091 294 2428800

Samode Palace- Jaipur

Five hotel-palaces to travel to India like a maharaja

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​​At the foot of the Aravalli hills, Samode Palace combines the splendor of Rajput and Mughal culture with contemporary luxury. The 475-year-old palace It consists of a succession of courtyards, gardens and terraces on different levels .The 43 rooms- each with its own style- they are an approach between East and West with their mixture of tradition and modern sophistication.Among their incentives are a camel ride through the desert at nightfall and the center of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian medicine based on massages.Mick Jagger is told among the personalities who have enjoyed the tranquility of this Jaipur palace in Rajastan.From 250 euros.

Samode Palace.Village Samode, Tehsil Chomu, Jaipur.Telephone: 0091 240013

The Oberoi Udaivilas-Udaipur

Five hotel-palaces to travel to India like a maharaja

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Seated on the shores of Lake Pichola of Udaipur, the Oberoi Udaivilas Palace maintains the splendor and romance of the era of Indian royalty.Great sources, magnificent views of the mountains, two huge swimming pools and pavilions give this palace an air of greatness. It also has space intimate s with private pools perfect for a romantic trip .The palace offers a wide variety of activities: local cuisine with a visit to the market with the chef, demonstrations of the classic mini Rajasthani painting and excursion to the nearby animal sanctuary.It has a spa and yoga and meditation classes.The Khoinoor suite, with its patio with fountains, private pool overlooking the lake and fireplaces, will make you feel like a real prince.From 450 euros.

The Oberoi Udaivilas.Haridasji Ki Magri, Udaipur.Telephone 0091 294 243 3300

Taj Falaknuma Palace- Hyderabad

Five hotel-palaces to travel to India like a maharaja

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A carriage will wait for you at the outer entrance of the palace.When you climb the stairs you will receive a shower of roses, just as the Nizam of Hyderabad was received, at the time the richest man in the world.Nizam's old residence resonates reminiscent of the Mughal era.Raised 600 meters above the city, the newly restored palace offers, in addition to large gardens and fountains, rare manuscripts in its library, a collection of old cars and stables. Its renovated 60 rooms are decorated with Venetian motifs and murals on their walls .The Royal Jiva Spa It offers the majestic Nawab-e-Khaas treatment, a massage with almonds, rose petals and saffron.A game of billiards is recommended on the table manufactured by Burroughs and Watts.There is only one equal.It is located in Buckingham Palace.330 euros

Taj Falaknuma Palace, Engine Bowli, Falaknuma, Hyderabad

Umaid Bhavan Palace- Jodhpur

Five hotel-palaces to travel to India like a maharaja

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With 347 rooms and a room with capacity for 3,000 guests, the Palace Umaid Bhavan is one of the largest residences in the world .It consists of three parts, the residence of the royal family of Jodhpur, a museum and the hotel.The most recent of the Indian palaces- its construction was completed in 1943- It mixes Western architecture with the Rajput tradition.Its dome is influenced by the Renaissance, while the towers that surround it recover the Rajput style.In its interior the art deco style prevails.It has an underground pool and old cars that can be driven by the Blue city, accompanied by his royal butler of course.This palace not only offers you the possibility of feeling like a maharaja: you can also rub shoulders with celebrities and celebrities.Elizabeth Hurley celebrated her wedding here in 2007.Naomi Campbell will celebrate her boyfriend's birthday Vladimir Doronin in the Umaid Bhavan with 80 friends.From 500 euros.

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