India is a country rich in history and tradition; a country with beautiful palaces many of which have now been converted to offer a five-star experience to travellers.

All of the palaces highlighted here have been carefully chosen and the owners, mostly members of the former Aristocratic families are personal friends. This is a unique opportunity to experience the warm hospitality and kindness of your hosts, and you will undoubtedly leave wishing you could have stayed longer.

You will discover that no two palaces are alike and no two rooms the same. From the romantic honeymoon suites of the Samode Palace, 40 km from Jaipur (voted Best Heritage Property for many years) to Samode Bagh with its luxury desert-style tents with air conditioning and marble en-suite bathrooms.

Or perhaps you would prefer the informal elegance of Kanker Palace, 100 km south of Raipur, at the gateway to Bastar and the Tribal regions while Raj Niwas Palace in Dholpur, Rajasthan offers a seamless blend of contemporary comfort and traditional style with cuisine to match.

At Rohetgarh, about 45 km from Jodhpur you will be welcomed by members of the erstwhile ruling family. You will have the chance to relax in their spacious veranda lounges and spend the evening by the pool, dining to the accompaniment of live music. Udai Bilas Palace, Dungarpur, Rajasthan, is a lake-side summer palace, a haven of peace and tranquillity also offering a spectacular swimming pool.

Listed below are further personal favourites:

Karni Fort, Bambora
Samode Haveli, Jaipur
Alsisar Haveli, Jaipur
Shahpura House Hotel, Jaipur
Palace Kawardha, Chhatisgarh
The Judge’s Court, Pragpur, Himachal Pradesh
Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh
Rawla Narlai, Rajasthan
Taragarh Palace, Himachal Pradesh

This is just a small sample of palaces offering accommodation.

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