The word ‘Falaknuma’ translates to ‘Like the sky’ or ‘Mirror in the sky’. A rare blend of Italian and Tudor architecture, the Taj Falaknuma is a uniquely European experience. With gilded frescoes and stained glass, it offers a luxurious stay and serves as your home during your visit in Hyderabad.
Perched 2,000 feet above the city of Hyderabad, Taj Falaknuma Palace, is a jewel amongst the clouds. Built in 1894, it is the former palace of the Nizams, one amongst whom was rumored to be the richest man in the world at that time. Overlooking the twinkling city of Pearls, this enchanting palace exudes romance and grandeur that takes one back to when the Nizams ruled Hyderabad.
The palace has 60 lavishly decorated rooms and 22 spacious halls. It has some of the finest collections of treasures including paintings, statues, furniture, manuscripts and books
The stunning Durbar Hall, Jade Room and massive 101-seater dining facility bedecked with Belgian chandeliers, assorted gardens and terraces, lend a royal ambience to celebratory events, and adds elegance to business meetings.
One of the highlights of the palace is the state reception room, where the ceiling is decorated with frescoes and gilded reliefs. The ballroom contains a two-ton manually operated organ said to be the only one of its kind in the world.
From the moment you arrive at Taj Falaknuma Palace in a horse-drawn carriage, the palace butlers treat you like royalty. Take a walk through the grand staircase akin to the steps of the Nizams, European royalty, enchanting Begums and distinguished Heads of State.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Taj Falaknuma | ||||
| DEPARTURE TIME | 09:30 A.M | ||||
| NO OF NIGHTS | 2 Nights at Taj Falaknuma Palace | ||||
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Day 1
08:30 AM- 9:30 AM –Breakfast
On the way to Charminar pass by Assembly Building. It is the first Legislative assembly that came into being on 1st March 1952 in the old state of Hyderabad. Next comes the Mozamjahi Market for it’s old shops, then the Osmania Hospital which is one of a kind building and then to the High Court. You may have short photo stop in these places to capture the beauty of these centuries’ old buildings.
10:30 AM-11:00 AM – Tea Break
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM- Charminar
The four minarets of the Charminar dominates the landscape of the Hyderabad. The minarets, their domed finials rising from their lotus-leaves cushion, rise high from the ground. The whole structure of Charminar contains various small and ornamental arches arranged in vertical and horizontal fashion. The cornice on the first floor upholds a series of six arches and capitals on each portico, rising to a double-story gallery of the 4 minarets of the structure. The projected canopy, decorative brackets and decoration in stucco plaster, add graceful elegance to the Charminar. On the upper courtyard, a screen of arches topped by a row of square ‘jalis’ provide a delicate charm to this beautiful structure.
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM- Lunch Break
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Golkonda Fort
Golconda Fort was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Golconda which flourished in the 14th to 16th century. The fortress was one of the most famous and the biggest in the Deccan plateau, and was built on a 400 ft. high hill and has three lines of massive fortification walls one within the other. The outer most walls were provided with a deep moat all around covering a vast area of the town. It has 8 imposing gateways and is buttressed with 87 bastions rising to a height of approximately 60 ft.
03:30 PM- Back to Falaknuma Palace
04:00 PM – Hi Tea at Falaknuma followed by a Heritage walk
08:00PM – 09:00PM – Dinner
Day 2
07:30AM – 08:30 AM – Breakfast
09:00 AM – 09:30 AM – Birla Mandir
The temple manifests a blend of Dravidian, Rajasthani and Utkala architecture. It is constructed of 2000 tons of pure white marble.
09:30 AM – 10:00 AM – Tea break
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Salarjung Museum
Collection of antiques is something everyone indulges in. But collecting artifacts from across the globe seems a dream. One man who managed to fulfill his dream was Nawab Mir Yousuf Khan, popularly known as Salar Jung III. The Salar Jung Museum is a testament of his passion for arts and antiques. Located in Hyderabad, this museum is known to be the largest one-man collection in the world and serves as a paradise for the connoisseurs of art.
12:30 PM – 01:30 PM – Lunch
02:00 PM – 04:00 PM – Shopping
The best Indian designer stores to be visited in Hyderabad, such as Tarun Tahiliani’s, Ritu Kumar’s & Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s. The rich heritage of the subcontinent is reinvented through this stores conceived by the genius of Indian craftsmanship using the finest textiles, technology such as Italian pattern cutting and construction.
04:15 PM – 05:00 PM – Hi Tea
05:30 PM – Back to Falaknuma Palace
08:00 PM- 09:00 PM – Dinner at Falaknuma Palace
Tour Ends
Terms & Conditions
- A third person is not allowed in the room.
- Service tax and drivers allowance is not included (Service tax is 3.625%)
- Itinerary is subject to change without prior notice.
- The taxes mentioned are as on date and are subject to revision.
- Price is calculated per passenger on twin-sharing basis.
- Briefing sheet will be delivered 2 days prior to the departure.
- Surcharges may apply in case of any trade fair/ special event happening in the city.
- No refund either in part or full will be made for any unused/ unutilized services in the selected package
Falaknuma Inclusions (Conditions Apply)
- Heritage walk, followed by a glass of sparkling wine
- An exclusive dinner at an intimate location with a bottle of house wine
- A private consultation & 1 hour body massage for a couple at the spa
- Handpicked amenities such as scented candles & aromatic oils in your room
- Complimentary Wi-Fi up to 3 devices & use of spa in wet areas. Discount on spa, food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, telephone, laundry, car rentals up to 15%.
Cancellation Policy
- Prior to 21 days or more: Non-refundable deposit of 25% of holiday cost per person or as advised at the time of booking.
- Between 20 – 11 days of departure: Non-refundable deposit of 50% of holiday cost per person or as advised at the time of booking.
- Between 11 – 0 days of departure: 100% of the package cost per person or as advised at the time of booking.
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