The weather is slowly changing its face towards the pleasant side. The only thing on your mind is to just pack your bags and steer away to a place which is beautiful and extravagant and who does not love to be treated like a royal ever? For you to feel this way, India is home to several royal homestays with a grand history attached to it. We bring to you such homestays that exude royalness and class:
1. Fort Begu, Chittorgarh
Owned by Rawat Sawai Hari Singh II, this royal palace is not like the other homestays which have been given away to hospitality companies but the royal family themselves welcomes their guests with much warmth and traditions. This place may date back to ages but it has everything required to have a quiet holiday with your loved ones. With western style bathrooms and modern amenities available, this place is a must visit.
2. Garden Palace Heritage Homestay, Balasinor
About an hours time from Ahmedabad, this place is the residence to the Royal family of Balasinor. The best part about this homestay is the lush green graden surrounding this picturesque location. Spend some time with the hosts and they will fill you up with many stories.
3. Royal Homestay, Cochin
The Royal Homestay is in the heritage city of Tripunithura just 10 kms from the heritage zone of Fort Cochin and 5 kms from Ernakulam City. It is in the short stretch between Gandhi Square and Iron Bridge (Irimpu Palam) at Tripunithura. The Iron Bridge was built by the British over 125 years ago across the Poorni River, using only Iron as the raw material, for the purpose of easy movement of elephants to the royal temple of Tripunithura situated near the bridge (approx. 100 m. away)
4. Aashiya Haveli, Udaipur
This family owned property faces the Lake Pichola, the speciality of this homestay is that they believe in serving their traditions to the guests. What they serve in their meals is authentic Rajasthani cuisine which can leave you wanting for more, always as it is cooked with much love and care.
5. Khas Bagh, Jaipur
Here’s a grand haveli that’s opened doors to common people for a memorable stay. Run by the Rathore family, the 18-room Khas Bagh is a homestay hidden in the Aravallis, 30 kilometers outside Jaipur. Here you’ll find antique furniture, intricately-carved wood panels, plush mattresses and jharokhas along with old-fashioned balconies.
6. Chidambara Vilas, Chettinad
Chidambara Vilas, Chettinad, is a heritage Chettiar home which showcases the luxurious Chettinad lifestyle of the 20th Century. Tourists can experience the best examples of authentic Chettinad architecture, glasswork, tile work, furniture and paintings. The property has been modified to suit the modern tourists with its swimming pool and lounge area.
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