Taj Mahal Palace
Waterfront location,
Historic architecture,
Grand luxury
Families,
Couples,
Culture Seekers,
Business Travellers
This grand and glorious heritage palace hotel on the harbour in Apollo Bandar is enormous and internationally acclaimed.
The palace itself was constructed in 1903, inspired by Moorish, Florentine, and Oriental architectural styles. The result is quite dramatic, featuring more than 500 rooms and hundreds of valuable artefacts, paintings, and works of art. There’s a more modern tower wing next door to the original palace, constructed in 1973 in a European and more corporate style to accommodate the throngs of enthused hotel guests.
The location can’t be topped: it’s right next door to the Gateway of India.
The artefacts, artworks, and memorabilia displayed proudly throughout the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel set it apart. There is Bastar tribal art, Goan Christian artefacts, Anglo-Indian pieces of furniture, and enormous chandeliers from Belgium. Wherever you choose to dine or stay, you’ll never be short of something fascinating and beautiful to admire up close.
The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai is not an intimate boutique experience, but it’s a grand and important part of the city’s glorious history. Families are also particularly well looked after here. Highly recommended.
The Rooms
The many hundred rooms and 44 suites are all sumptuously decorated in an olde-worlde Indian regal style with all the usual luxury amenities. If you’re there for the memorable experience, choose a room in the original Palace Wing.
Wherever you decide to stay, you’ll find a wealth of luxury facilities, among them a famous Jiva spa, outdoor and indoor pools, seven restaurants, two bars, and a sea lounge with wraparound views of the Arabian Sea.
What You’ll Find:
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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.
Delhi
The Birdlife of North India
This two-week itinerary takes you around North India to see for yourself the wide variety of bird species and animals that call these rugged, scenic landscapes home. Keen birders and the more intrepid travellers will particularly enjoy this holiday, with plenty of opportunities for birdwatching, hiking and safaris through national parks, along rivers and in sanctuaries.
Highlights
Corbett National Park
Staying deep in the heart of Corbett National Park in a forest lodge, an incredible setting for wildlife sightings
Chambal River
Cruising along the Chambal river on safari with a naturalist guide, providing expert information about the birds and animals you spot
Birding throughout
Plenty of birding opportunities in varying locations, from national parks to bird sanctuaries and a conservation reserve
Delhi
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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Agra
Classic Rajasthan with the Taj Mahal
Our ‘Classic Rajasthan with the Taj’ itinerary idea takes in all the must-see sites of India’s Golden Triangle and beyond, such as Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur. You’ll also experience a change of pace and a glimpse at an older, more rural Rajasthan with its impossibly romantic desert forts, dramatic scenery and wildlife.
We’ve suggested mixing opulent city hotels, perfect for escaping the clamour outside, with peacefully charming but quirky heritage properties in converted Rajput residences, used for entertaining visitors from time immemorial.
Highlights
Iconic sights
Marvel at the timeless magnificence of the Taj Mahal, the disorderliness of Delhi and colourful Jaipur
Fort Barli
Escape the madness into the gorgeous surrounds of Fort Barli and the Rajasthani countryside
Lake Pichola
Stay on the banks of Lake Pichola in romantic and laid-back Udaipur
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Taj Mahal Palace on the map
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The Curious Traveller’s Expert Guide to India
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.
