Resort Location
Various - India, India
Experience
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Princely & Royal Journeys
Hi-tea at Laxmi Niwas Palace, Vadodara hosted by the royal family
Enjoy 'Supper' at the magnificent Laxmi Vilas Palace. Designed in Indo-Saracenic style of architecture, the palace built by Maharaja Sayajirao III in 1890 is the residence of the Royal family. Witness the grandeur of its ornate Durbar Hall, the Venetian mosaic floor, Belgium stained glass windows and sculptures of bronze and marble by Fellici. Witness a lovely folk dance performance, typical to the Royal House as you savour a wide array of delicacies from the Royal kitchens.
Cocktail Sun downer amidst the Sand Dunes
Experience the royal pageantry as a convoy of decorated canopied camel carts accompanied by musicians takes you for a Sundowner in the Sand Dunes. Enjoy cocktails, savour traditional mouth watering barbecue delicacies as you enjoy traditional folk artists like the Langaas and Kalbeliyas whose music and dance will mesmerise you.
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Classical & Celestial Journeys
Private viewing of Palace museum at Gwalior
Visit the opulent Jai Vilas Palace Museum, a section of which still remains the residence of the royal family of Gwalior. Enjoy exploring the unique exhibits in the museum, the most exquisite being the unique model train made of crystal to serve drinks and aperitifs during the Royal banquets in the Durbar Hall. Admire the stupendous Durbar Hall with its crystal staircase, arched ceiling with stunning gold leaf work supporting two of the world’s largest chandeliers. The legend goes that in order to test the strength of the ceiling to support the chandeliers, several elephants were made to stand on the ceiling. A grand finale to this exciting is the Royal spread of the finest delicacies of the Royal kitchens served in the grand compound of the Palace.
Nawabi splendour during an enchanting evening in Lucknow at the royal haveli of Muzaffar Ali, Maharaja of Kotwaras
You will be transported into the glorious era of the Nawabs of Avadh as you experience the traditional hospitality typical to the Royal Houses, celebrating an ‘Indian Evening’. The mesmerising music, exquisite courtesan dance and the Royal Culinary Delights from the Nawabi kitchens - all combine to bring alive the elegance and charm of the Nawabi era.
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