Visit India's Grandest Palaces: 8 Grand Marvels to Explore This April

As spring blooms throughout India, travelers can take advantage of a one-of-a-kind chance to tour some of the nation's most beautiful royal palaces. Here are eight of India's biggest palaces that guarantee an experience to remember this April:

1) Mysore Palace, Karnataka: A classic example of Indo-Saracenic architecture, this lavish palace boasts intricate carvings and exquisite stained glass work. It is the second-most visited ancient monument in India after the Taj Mahal.

2) Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur: The world's largest private residence when it was built, this Art Deco wonder now houses a museum, royal apartments, and a luxury hotel.

3) Laxmi Vilas Palace, Vadodara: The Indo-Saracenic beauty is four times bigger than Buckingham Palace and has elegant interiors with beautiful designs.

4) City Palace, Udaipur: Perched on the banks of Lake Pichola, the palace complex has Rajasthani and Mughal architecture.

5) Jai Vilas Palace, Gwalior: Famous for its European-style architecture and golden-carved durbar hall.

6) Bangalore Palace: Spanning 45,000 square feet, it has large gardens and intricate wooden carvings.

7) Ujjayanta Palace, Tripura: This old royal palace, which is now a state museum, provides an insight into art and culture of the northeast.

8) Chowmahalla Palace, Hyderabad: The erstwhile seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, it's famous for its style and grandeur.

These palaces give a glimpse into India's grand royal past, architectural wonders, and cultural heritage. April's pleasant climate is the perfect time to visit these grand buildings and soak in India's royal past.

Sources: India.com Travel, Experience My India, Wikipedia, Travel Triangle