Taj Falaknuma Palace
Falaknuma translates from Urdu as “Mirror of the Sky”, and Taj Falaknuma Palace, perched on a hill overlooking Hyderabad is a heavenly way to end a trip through in the south of the country. From the moment you arrive, you’re treated like a VIP. The property brims with grand staircases, glittering chandeliers, Italian marble, and gracious gardens—all part of the unique traditions and history embedded into the 19th century palace that once almost fell into ruins.
Take the Champagne Palace Walk tour with resident historian and learn about the palace’s history and how each room and suite has been carefully restored to its former glory. As dusk falls, sip on jasmine martinis on the terrace of Gol Bungalow—a pavilion that has hosted former British royalty— and soak up the sight of the city’s lights twinkling below. Live spiritual Islamic Qawwali music is performed at the hotel, and the cuisine is exceptional—try its signature Hyderabadi biryani.
Taj Falaknuma Palace, Engine Bowli, Falaknuma, Hyderabad, Telangana 500053, India | (+91) 4066298585