Royal Courts & Princely Deodis: From Chowmahalla to Falaknuma
The Private Worlds of the Asaf Jahi Monarchs and Paigah Aristocrats
Step inside the private worlds of the Asaf Jahi monarchs and Paigah nobles, featuring Persian chandeliers, neoclassic ballrooms, vintage car collections, and hilltop palaces.
Route Itinerary & Heritage Stops
Chowmahalla Palace
Four Palaces of Asaf Jah
The ceremonial seat of the Nizams with 19 magnificent Bohemian crystal chandeliers.
Purani Haveli
The Old Palace & 240-Foot Wardrobe
Birthplace of Nizam VI, holding the world's longest hand-cranked teak wardrobe.
Paigah Tombs
Lace in Marble & Lime Plaster
Intricate geometric jaali screens of the aristocratic Paigah nobility.
Falaknuma Palace
Mirror of the Sky (1893)
Hilltop Italian marble palace with a 101-seat dining table and jade library.
Trail Guide & FAQs
What ticket is required for Chowmahalla Palace?
Chowmahalla Palace is open Saturday to Thursday (closed Fridays) from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM with nominal ticket entry at the gate.
Can I enter Falaknuma Palace on this trail?
Taj Falaknuma Palace requires an advance heritage tour booking or dining reservation through Taj Hotels.