"This remarkable palace heritage hotel, with grand Anglo-Indian style, is surrounded by acres of beautiful, peacock-filled gardens."
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Take refuge from the chaos of Delhi by booking a room at one of its luxury hotels, many of them converted palaces, then head off to the colourful, exotic cities of Jodhpur, Jaipur and Udaipur in Rajasthan. If you're looking for the best beaches, head south to Goa and Kerala, for business fly to Bangalore and for an Indo-French experience travel to Pondicherry. Our India travel articles are a mine of information and a taster for our India travel guide which will detail all the best restaurants, safari lodges and guides across the sub-continent.
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"This remarkable palace heritage hotel, with grand Anglo-Indian style, is surrounded by acres of beautiful, peacock-filled gardens."
From USD 45.00
per room per night
"A beautiful, detailed and ornate palace, with rooms preserved in a pristine Art Deco style, overlooking Lake Gaibsagar."
"This colonial house has been refurbished with great charm, and overlooks a lovely beach in Alleppey."
From EUR 100.00
per room per night
"Spread over six acres of lush, landscaped gardens, with colonial-esque charms and luxurious refinement in central Jodhpur."
"Intricate and detailed, this converted haveli is now an elegant boutique hotel with a beautiful, intimate inner courtyard."
From INR 3500
per room per night
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