Most Popular Royal and Heritage Palaces of India

Bangalore: India is one among the few countries of the world which houses royal and heritage palaces belonging to almost every era, from the Old Stone Age to the colonial rule. These palaces take us through the unique creativity and stunning collection of architectural style that cannot be found elsewhere. Even though some of them have been converted into hotels, the elegance and grandeur of these palaces has not faded.
Palace of Mysore
palaces

The palace of Mysore, also known as the Amba Vilas Place is one of the most famous tourist attractions in India after Taj Mahal and is visited by more than 2.7 million visitors annually. It is situated in the city of Mysore in Karnataka and is the official residence of Wodeyars, the former royal family of Mysore. The architecture found here is a blend of Hindu, Muslim, Rajput and gothic styles, which is described as Indo-Saracenic. Mysore Dasara festival, celebrated here during the season of autumn attracts people from various parts of the world.
Next
Write your comment now

Reader's comments(2)
1: very interesting list.
Posted by: MIHIR - 08 Jul, 2012
2: good list.......
Posted by: saniya - 06 Jul, 2012