The Royal Palaces Of India For The Ultimate In Luxury Hotels

T he term 'hidden treasures       the world, set in unparalleled     of the world' is an apt         splendor and unique architectural  description of the ornate       achievement.                       and elegant palaces of the                                               royalty of India. Savvy travelers     Consider, for example, Umaid       who seek the ultimate in luxury       Bhawan Palace, in Jodhpur,         accommodations need to look no        Rajasthan, the home of Gaj Singh,  further; there are unparalleled       the Maharaja of Jodhpur. While     opportunities to leave the            most of the palace is devoted to   stresses of everyday life behind      serving well-heeled guests, the    and become immersed in the fairy      Maharaja retains a private wing.   tale world of palace life. Expect     A stay at the Umaid Bhawan is      only the best in food and service     truly a visit to a real            at these luxury destinations.         modern-day palace, one of the                                            largest residences in the world    Hear the name Taj Mahal and           featuring 26 acres of formal       anyone with a world view recalls      gardens that create a lush         the romantic true story of the        atmosphere fit for royalty.        building of this fairy tale                                              palace that is now considered one     While European palaces can date    of the Seven Wonders of the           back centuries, the Umaid Bhawan   World. Globe trotters in search       Palace is a relatively new         of luxury travel to unique and        structure that was completed       fascinating locales must consider     around 1940. History has it that   a visit to India to experience        the ship from England carrying     firsthand the wonders of a stay       custom furnishings for the palace  at an Indian palace, a mini Taj       was sunk by a German submarine on  Mahal so to speak. The opulent        its journey to India in 1942. For  palaces of Indian aristocrats are     those visitors to the palace with  among the best accommodations in      an interest in history, the        palace contains a museum in           setting resplendent with private   addition to hotel space.              courtyards, elegant swimming                                             pools and pleasing architectural   Calling the accommodations of the     accents. There are no long         Umaid Bhawan Palace hotel 'space'     hotel-like corridors to reach      is a gross injustice to the           your upscale accommodations.       elegance and supreme taste            Rooms are artfully clustered in    evidenced in the architecture,        private groupings of just four or  built-in furnishings and              six with a center courtyard for    furniture. Highly polished marble     the ultimate in peaceful           abounds in both the public and        surroundings.                      guest areas of this sophisticated                                        luxury travel destination.            For a change of pace, consider     Cultures combine in harmony as        the unique adventure of staying    fine Indian and modern Art Deco       in an air-conditioned luxury tent  designs seamlessly intertwine to      suite at the Oberoi Rajvilas that  create unparalleled luxury            boasts teak floors and elegant en  accommodations.                       suite bath facilities. And for                                           world travelers or romantic        Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan,     honeymooners with a flair for the  is called the “Pink City” due to      dramatic, why not arrange for      its numerous sandstone structures     what is known as the Royal         and home of another luxury palace     Welcome at the Oberoi Rajvilas     hotel in an area filled with          and be greeted with horses,        fascinating architecture,             elephants, musicians and a shower  heritage and shopping                 of flowers!                        opportunities. Consider a stay at                                        the impressive Oberoi Rajvilas,       These two palaces are a mere       the royal home of the Maharani        sampling of the luxury travel      Gayatri Devi in a palatial            that awaits upscale visitors to    the traditional royal areas of        experienced travel consultant who  India. For the best selection of      is knowledgeable about travel to   accommodations to meet your           India.                             needs, consider working with an        About the Author Justine has been a journalist for 20 years and is a contributor to Just The Planet, the online luxury travel magazine for independent travellers. Published At: www.Isnare.com