India's most opulent fort and palace hotels

India is the land of kings and queens! Given the royal past of India, the country is home to numerous magnificent forts and palaces. Among these, several have been turned into luxury palace and fort hotels.

Here, India’s most opulent fort and hotels.

Set in the heart of Udaipur, Taj Lake Palace is simply stunning! The beauty of this palace hotel was perfectly captured in the 13th James Bond Movie, Octopussy (1983). This beautiful lake palace was constructed between 1743 and 1746 by Maharana Jagat Singh II.

Overlooking the Dal Lake in Srinagar, Lalit Grand Palace was built by Maharaja Pratap Singh in 1910. This two-storey palace hotel features 10 cottages and 113 rooms.

The fav ‘I-Do’ destination of Bollywood as well as Hollywood celebs, Umaid Bhawan Palace needs no introduction! This palace property has hosted several big weddings, including that of Priyanka and Nick Jonas, Shruti Kharbanda and Rohit Navale, Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar.

Taj Falaknuma is a majestic hotel and a perfect amalgam of modern luxury and old-world charm. It was once the abode of the Nizams of Hyderabad. The rooms and suites here are replete with stunning decor, and don’t miss out on the 1890s horse-drawn carriage. Simply lavish!

Set in the Aravallis, this magnificent fort hotel overlooks the village of Delwara. The construction of the fort was completed in 1760 and the property stands as a heritage in Rajasthan today. The royal suites here are absolutely stunning and offer authentic flavours of Rajasthan.

It is counted among the most beautiful and costly royal properties to stay in India. Rambagh Palace used to be the royal residence of the Jaipur king. The palace was turned into a hotel in the 1950s.

Located some four hours drive away from Jaipur, Ramathra Fort is set in a magical setting. The place is absolutely breathtaking and allures national as well as international guests. Close to the fort hotel is a pretty lake, which are two big attractions in the region. The rooms and suites at the forts offer all the possible luxuries.

The list won’t be complete without mentioning the famous Neemrana Fort Palace. This over 500-years-old fort is simply breathtaking! The architecture of this mediaeval palace will leave you awestruck. Neemrana makes for a perfect weekend hideout for those living in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.