Taj Falaknuma Palace

Get treated like royalty on the city’s pedestal.

The Falaknuma Palace is quite literally a ‘Mirror of the Sky’. It sits, majestically, 70 metres above Hyderabad, epitomising the grandeur and romance of the time when Nizams ruled the city. The erstwhile residence of Nizam Mehboob Ali Khan has been converted by Taj Hotels into a private palace with 60 rooms. It was once the sole preserve of visiting royalty, including King Edward VIII and the last Russian Tsar, Nicholas II. Now, you can experience a slice of their lifestyle, as you arrive in a horse-drawn carriage at this luxury hotel, be escorted by butlers, and retrace steps of history as you take the Grand Staircase. Embark on a regal gastronomical journey at Adaa, Celeste, Gol Bungalow, Jade Terrace, and South East Garden while you stay here.

Starts from ` 25,424/USD345; tajhotels.com