Top 10 Forts and Palaces Which are still Royal

Forts and Palaces are the home to the Royals of India. There are many Forts and Palaces in India that are converted into hotels, some of them are converted into museums and the rest are still home to many royal families.

Forts and Palaces are directly connected with the Indian History. The walls of each and every fort tells the stories of their strong foundations. If we look deep in History we will find many wars between kingdoms, or kings.

Palaces of Rajasthan are so beautiful that if you visit them, you will find yourself lost in the tales of its past.

Some of the forts and Palaces are in the UNESCO World Heritage sites also. Archaeologists have taken good care of these Royal adobes.

The Forts and Palaces come among the list of Best Places in India, even if taken good care of Social Distancing they can be the places to travel after Quarantine.

Amer Fort :

Located in Amer in Rajasthan, which is 11 km from Jaipur. It attracts so many visitors annually. Because of its magnificent and royal built. Known for its huge gates and ramparts which is built in Hindu artistic style. The fort faces the Maota Lake which is the main source of water for the Amer Palace. The fort contains so many royal palaces and courtyards. The palace is connected with Jaigarh fort with an escape passage.  

This fort cum palace is one of the most visited places by the people arriving in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. This is the key reason why it is in the first position of the list of Forts and Palaces.

Chittorgarh Fort :

Largest fort of India. And is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is built over a hill of 180m at a height of 591 ft in 691.9 acres. The fort is also famous because of the beautiful queen “Rani Padmavati”.  The fort contains a very precious history of rulers and invaders. The fort also contains the Jauhar Kund of women. The bravery of the fort is still lying inside the huge walls. The demolished structures are proof of the bravery of rulers.     

City Palace, Udaipur :

It is a palace complexly situated in the city of Udaipur. The palace is situated at the banks of Lake Pichola. The palace is packed with so many attractions and royal temples. It is open to the public as a museum. One of the courtyards opens up towards the lake Pichola and gives visitors a feeling of royalty.  

Gwalior Fort :

It is situated in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. It is built in the 10th century and is still standing with grace. The defensive structure and the two main palaces are composed inside the fort. The palaces still hold their royalty and give the visitors a royal feeling.

Kumbhalgarh Fort :

It is known for the Second Longest Wall of the World. It was built during the 15th century by Rana Kumbha. It was occupied by the royal family until the late 19th century. The fort is now a public attraction and opens for all. It is amazingly lit every evening. It is also the second-largest fort of India after Chittorgarh.  

Mehrangarh Fort :

Located in Jodhpur, and is for being one of the largest forts of India. It is also popular for its well-stocked museum. It was built by Rao Jodha in 1460. 410 feet above and is enclosed by thick walls. There are several courtyards and palaces built inside the fort. The imprints from war with Jaipur can be seen on the royal gates of the fort. Many royal palanquins are displayed in the fort. The site-seeing views and the temples from and inside the fort are magnificent.  

This fort is very close to the thar desert, and the Golden fort of jaisalmer. 

Mysore Palace :

It is currently the royal residence of the royal family. The palace is located in the center of Mysore and faces towards Chamundi hills. It is known as the old fort in the area. The palace is burnt ablaze. It is one of the famous palaces of India. The palace gets more than 5 million visitors annually. The palace is full of royal attraction from inside. And the main attraction is the Dussehra Festival. And is celebrated widely among the city.

Nahargarh Fort :

The fort stands on the edge of Aravalli hills in Jaipur. The fort was once known as Surdashangarh and forms a strong defense for the city. Built by Raja Sawai Jai Singh in 1734.  The fort also contains a Biological park for tourist attraction. The fort is well built and never invaded in history. The walls of the fort are connected with the other fort Jaigarh. The palace inside the fort is quite enough to feel the royal life.

The fortification is done in such a manner that it protects the city. The walls of the fort are touching the city to safeguard it. And inside the walls lies several palaces and museums with a rendering and amazing look of the Pink City.

Rambagh Palace :

It is the former residence of the royal family of Jaipur. Now a hotel. Located inside the city, on Bhawani Singh Road. It has been fully loaded with royal suites since 1931. One can enjoy royal life in the hotel and will be treated like one. It is built as a garden house. And then it becomes a hunting house and in the late 20’s it is converted into a fully loaded royal residence.

Umaid Bhawan Palace :

It is located in Jodhpur in Rajasthan. It is one of the largest private residences. One part is open to the public and another part is a hotel which is managed by Taj. It contains 347 rooms and is a former residence of the royal family of Jodhpur. The part which is open to the public is a museum. It is awarded as the finest hotel. And is serving its hospitality to so many visitors. It still looks like the palace is standing with grace. The purpose of building this palace is to employ thousands of men at the time of famine.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s):

1. What is the timing of Amer Fort?

The timings of Amer Fort, Jaipur, is from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. After that the forts again reopens at 6:30 Pm till 9:15 PM.

2. Which are the top 10 most beautiful forts in India?

The top 10 most Beautiful forts of India are:

Mehrangarh Fort, Delhi Red Fort, Gwalior Fort, Golconda Fort, Jaisalmer Fort, Agra Red Fort, Kangra Fort, Chittorgarh Fort, Amer Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort.

3. Can you Enter Nahargarh Fort at Night?

No you cannot enter the fort after 5:00 Pm. but you can hangout outside the fort at a Night Ride and enjoy the lovely breeze and also visit the PADAO Restaurant.

4. Which is Better Kumbhalgarh Fort or Chittorgarh Fort?

From historic visions Kumbhal Garh fort is more important than Chittorgarh Fort. Its Boundary Walls are believed to be the second largest after the Great Wall of China.

5. What is the History of City Palace, Udaipur?

It was started building in 1553, by Maharana Udai Singh II, as he shifted his capital from Chittogarh to newly found Udaipur. The Palace is located on the banks of Lake Pichola. It has been home to the family of Royals for more than 400 years.

Final Note

If we observe the structure of these forts, then we will find that they are made to support the complete war situations for several days until the war ends. 

Forts and Palaces of India act as tourist magnets because they are built so well that some of them are still standing in a very good condition (of course with the help of Government and archaeologists.)

If you want to live like a royal in them then you have to pay a very good price for it. As mentioned above some of these forts and Palaces are converted into Hotels and they run the complete palace like a royal adobe. You can book your visits there and live the life of a royal for some time.

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