Taj-Falaknuma palace Hotel-Royal dining hall

Shayari:Tareef karoo khuda ki faiz jisne jaha banaya falak per aasma aur jameen pe Falaknuma banaya.Falak-Numa means mirror of the sky in Urdu-Mohammad Taj Falaknuma palace.

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has hosted Whitehouse advisor Ivanka Trump at luxurious Taj Falaknuma palace on 28-11-2017.Ivanka Trump came Hyderabad to attend Global Entrepreneurship Summit-2017.Modi and Ivanka with 100 special guests had royal dinner at the Hyderabad Nizam’s famous ‘101 Dining Hall’ that can host 101 guests to have dinner at a time.

It’s the Hyderabad’s piece de resistance that epitomises 19th-century magnificence.The former residence of the Nizam has been lovingly restored and presented us the most spectacular city view,as it’s 2000ft above the city of Hyderabad.Recently it has got position in top 100 fine restaurants of the world.

History:

This 32 Acer Falaknuma palace built in 1894 by Nawab Vikar-ul-Umra,prime minister of Hyderabad.The 22 halls,60 rooms and suites are beautifully refurbished and lovingly restored by Her Highness Princess Esra,the Nizam’s Turkish wife.Each provides marvellous views of the palace courtyard and the 400-year-old city of Hyderabad.This scorpion shaped palace is 5km from Charminar,Hyderabad’s famous monument&mosque.

Highlighted features of Falaknuma palace

This palace has majestic blend of Italian&Tudor architecture.The ceiling of the state reception room is decorated with frescoes

The stunning Durbar Hall,Jade Room&massive 101-seater dining hall with chairs of rosewood carving,Belgian chandeliers,assorted gardens and terraces.

The palace has a library with a carved walnut roof.It’s a replica of the one at Windsor Castle,a royal residence in the English county of Berkshire.

The palace has a collection of the Nizam’s artefacts including paintings, statues,furniture,manuscripts,books&an extensive collection.

Recently Taj Falaknuma Adaa in one of top 100 restaurants in the world

Now Taj-Falaknuma palace

Its restoration process began in 2010 after it was leased by the Taj Group of Hotels.Now it’s a 5 star luxurious Taj Falaknuma palace -a jewel amongst the clouds in pearl’s city.

From the moment you arrive at Taj Falaknuma Palace in a horse-drawn carriage,butlers treat you like royalty.Walk the walk of kings through the Grand Staircase to retrace the steps of Nizams,European royalty, enchanting Begums&distinguished Heads of State.

It has Jiva Spa,rooted in the traditional Indian approach to wellness; complemented with a wellness menu that employs the finest principles of Ayurvedic cooking.

One can enjoy Breakfast in Indian fine-dining restaurant&savour multi-cuisine specialities at Celeste.Hi-Tea on the Jade Terrace or private dinners at terraced Gol Bungalow with a spectacular,heart-stopping night-time view of Hyderabad city.

Functions&Movie shootings

Salmankhan’s sister Aartikhan marriage&Telugu movie Malleswari(Venkatesh)

Places to visit around in Hyderabad

Golconda fort,Chowmahalla palace,Charminar,Qutb-shahi tombs,Salarjung museum,Ramoji film city.

Shopping-Laad bazaar-bangles,pearls&antique jewelry

Food specials-Osmania biscuits,Hyderabadi biryani.

For tour Taj Falaknuma palace  booking

Every weekend,Telangana Tourism offering Nizam palace tour covers 2.30-3.30 pm-Chowmahalla Palace.
4-5.30 pm Visit&Hi-tea at Falaknuma Palace.
6.45-8 pm Golconda Sound&Light Show.

Falaknuma palace hotel booking

Falaknuma palace entry fee

visit for Adult Rs.2,000&Child Rs.1,850 with Hi-tea Rs.3,100&2,950

Falaknuma palace visiting hours

week days,weekends&public holidays:9.am-6.30pm

Gayathri Sharma

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