Taj Falaknuma Palace
Palace heritage,
Hilltop views,
Fine dining
Couples,
Culture Seekers,
Luxury Travellers
No expense was spared to make Taj Falaknuma Palace a grand and imposing silhouette on the Hyderabad skyline.
The palace took ten years to restore and was filled with European antiques, chandeliers, artworks, and treasures fit for royalty in the process. Its aim was to recreate the luxurious lifestyle of reigning Nizams and their VIP guests. As such, you can expect the highest level of opulence from the moment you arrive.
Taj Falaknuma Palace is an opulent and flamboyant look at the glamour and splendour of a bygone era. This makes the hotel a particularly great choice for anyone who doesn’t mind a bit of ostentation.
Hyderabad is a 400-year-old city famous for glamour, culture, art, and consumerism.
If shopping is on the agenda, you’ll find fine collections of Indian perfumes, saris, and beautiful glass bangles. Visit the Charminar, the Mecca Masjid right next door, the grand Chowmahalla Palace, and the 13th Century fort at Golconda.
At the hotel, you can indulge in an Ayurvedic spa treatment, admire the tapestries and portraits on a hotel heritage walk, or poke through rare manuscripts in the palace library. Dress to the nines for fine dining or play it casual at dinner, whichever you prefer.
The Rooms
There are 60 rooms and suites in total at Falaknuma Palace, all of which are spacious and furnished with fine Italian marble, oak floors, and Colonial antiques. Book a Palace room for plenty of space and delightful touches such as hand-painted walls and beautiful mirror tiles in the bathroom.
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Explore ETG's Sample Itineraries in India
A few of our favourite routes, hand-picked by the team and ripe for tweaking.
Think of them as conversation starters. Curiosity sparkers. Not fixed plans, just ideas for what your holiday could look like, shaped by years of local know-how and the kind of immersive experiences that live long in the memory.
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Less Discovered Northern India
This two-week itinerary is ideal for culture, food, and wildlife lovers who want to go to an area of India which is well off the trodden path, and it will immerse you into two completely different states: Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.
You’ll have six nights of wildlife and rural village experiences in Corbett and Dudhwa national parks, ideal for those who like to invest time and energy into getting the most out of their national park experience. You’ll also visit bustling Delhi and Lucknow, and finish with the iconic Taj Mahal.
Highlights
The Taj Mahal
Immerse yourselves in the bazaars of Aminabad, Lucknow for a unique food tour with an expert local guide
Ranthambore National Park
Explore the three sanctuaries in Dudhwa national park, looking for tigers, rhinos, dolphins, and turtles from your luxury lodge
Jodhpur’s Blue City
Finish with the iconic Taj Mahal and a ride to Delhi
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India
Less is More in Madhya Pradesh
Taking in a small slice of central India, at a leisurely pace, this itinerary allows visitors to discover the central heartlands of India.
From the little known but beautiful national park at Satpura to the culturally rich city of Bhopal with its line of female Muslim rulers (the Begums of Bhopal) to sleepy, magical Maheshwar on the banks of the sacred Narmada River; there is such an incredible variety of scenery, wildlife, culture, history and daily life to discover in this small slice of Madhya Pradesh.
Highlights
Satpura National Park
Explore Satpura national park at your own pace – by jeep, on foot, by boat or even by bike
Bhopal City
An incredible city walkthrough Bhopal, an overlooked gem of a city, rich in history
Stay in a historic fort
Stay at a 250-year-old fort on the banks of the sacred Narmada River, steeped in history and romance
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Temples Jungles Trains in India
Traverse India taking in the incredible history and temples of Odisha, the jungles and national parks Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh before flying home from the thriving metropolis of Mumbai. On this journey, you’ll take an overnight train, get an insight into remote tribal life and how human and animal populations live together. Get well away from the tourist trail, whilst not spending too much time travelling and more time focusing on just four locations in order to really get under the skin of each destination…and relax whilst doing so!
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Overnight Train Experience
Board an overnight train and journey through a remote part of East and Central India
Kanha National Park
Get up close and personal to the wildlife in Kanha National Park on foot or by jeep with a naturalist guide
Tribal Villages and Jungles
Explore the tribal villages and jungles of beautiful and remote Chhattisgarh by foot or bike
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Off the Beaten Track Gujarat & Madhya Pradesh
Discover the soul of India travelling west to east from Gujarat into rural Madhya Pradesh—an enchanting fusion of vibrant culture, ancient history, and untouched landscapes.
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UNESCO City of Ahmedabad
Explore UNESCO Ahmedabad’s cultural gems, from bustling streets to tranquil temples
The Black Buck Sanctuary
Discover India’s smallest national park, teeming with blackbuck antelopes and diverse bird species
Stay in a 250 year old fort
Unwind in a remote 1800s fort, blending regional history with Narmada River serenity
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India
Wildlife and Adventure in Rudyard Kipling's India
Follow the footsteps of Rudyard Kipling and embark on an extraordinary journey across Madhya Pradesh. Visit the wildlife park that inspired The Jungle Book, Pench National Park; spot a living Shere Khan tiger and see the cheeky monkeys in their natural environment. With cycling, trekking and camping adventures to boot, this is a holiday of a lifetime.
As well as paying homage to Kipling’s wildlife experiences in India, this itinerary includes cycling in Kanha to heading out on boat and kayaking safaris in Satpura; there are plenty of fun outdoor activities.
Highlights
Pench Tiger Reserve
Tiger spotting in the Pench Tiger Reserve: give yourself the best chance to observe the king of the Indian jungle in his natural habitat.
Satpura National Park
Boating safaris in Satpura National Park – with only 6 jeeps for the park, you’ll be guaranteed an exclusive experience.
Trekking
An extraordinary trekking adventure into the heart of the countryside.
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East to West: Highlights of the Gangetic Plain
This holiday is for travellers with an adventurous spirit who like to get away from the tourist trail; people who have a desire to explore eclectic, busy and ever-evolving Indian cities, but who also want to contrast immersive city life with some unique, rural experiences.
Take time to delve into Kolkata and Varanasi with our signature experiences in each. You’ll journey by car, train and minimal internal flights so that you can experience the beautiful rural life and landscape of the Gangetic Plain as you move around. You’ll spend four days exploring northern Madhya Pradesh and three days in a remote valley of Uttar Pradesh; allowing completely different rural and wildlife experiences in each.
Highlights
Lunch with an art collector
Taking lunch with an art collector in his home in Kolkata
Sunrise at the River Ganges
Watching the sunrise from your private boat on the River Ganges
Chambal Valley
Experiencing life in remote hamlets of the Chambal Valley
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A Journey through Madhya Pradesh
Prepare to be wowed by incredible history, architecture, and wildlife, before finishing the holiday on the sacred Narmada river at Maheshwar.
Highlights
Alternative Delhi
Explore alternative Delhi with a walk of the old town led by a former street kid turned expert guide
Satpura National Park
Get up close and personal to the wildlife in Satpura National Park on foot, by jeep and even on a boat
Maheshwar
Relax in one India’s most beautiful and most off-the-beaten-track fort hotels in Maheshwar, one of the most magical towns in India
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Want to know more? With its vast size, rich diversity, and countless possibilities, planning a holiday to India can feel overwhelming – so we’ve created our Curious Traveller’s Guide to India to help make sense of it all.
It’s our experts’ pick of standout experiences and places to stay, with honest advice on the best regions and tips for both first-time visitors and those returning for more.
