A fine and austere castle, the Chillingham Castle is a square edged edifice in Northumberland, England. The castle dates back to the middle ages, and has a good area of woods surrounding it. The gardens of the castle are beautifully maintained. The castle has been under the ownership of the Earls of Grey ever since the 12th century. Chillingham Castle is beautiful on the outside, but has some scary aspects to it too. The stone castle has a dungeon, the eerie atmosphere of which is made even more so by the graffiti by prisoners on the walls. There is also a torture chamber here, with staple implements such as the thumb screws, rack, iron maiden and others. The castle still houses the original torture devices that were used. Chillingham Castle has had an eventful history. The place has an overwhelming reputation as the most haunted castle in the world, and maybe the history has something to do with it. The castle was witness to a huge number of tragic stories and events. There were  [...]

Amberley Castle was a true blue castle in its heyday. It is a hotel now. Amberley Castle has been converted into a luxury hotel, and is located in the Sussex County in England. The castle is a popular destination with travelers from all over. The vicarious pleasure of staying in a real castle is what attracts people in such droves. Who has not had a dream in child hood about staying in a castle and being a peer? Well, the management at Amberley castle hotel is catering to this very thing, and will make your dream a reality. The Amberley Castle is a magnificent structure, all castles are. There are a good number of mighty fortifications and awe inspiring stair ways, and all the works. The castle was in its full glory about a period nine hundred years ago. This is exactly the period that the Amberley castle evokes. You literally feel as if you are hearing the horse hoofs of knights riding into castle courtyard, you actually imagine a wise old patriarch, with a long beard, you in fact find  [...]

Sariska Palace is a real true blue palace that is now a hotel. The palace was the monarchial residence, as well as hunting lodge. The palace is located at the border of Sariska National Park and was erected by the Maharaja of Alwar. The palace was built in honor of the coming of the Duke of Connaught, the son of Queen Victoria. The palace is built with a range of architectural styles incorporated, French for one, and myriad eastern influences. The Sariska palace now functions as a heritage hotel. The interiors are chic and tasteful, with some art deco and Louis XIV furnishings, and a few wicker chairs and Victoriana. The former palace has some enormous rooms, with typical palace features such as high ceilings. There are telephones here, but no television. The gardens are some of the most beautifully maintained, always bedecked with flowers at all times. The terrace and the gardens are terrific. There are a whole number of facilities and amenities as well. These are tailor made  [...]

The Palace on Wheels is a luxury train par excellence. It is simply unparalleled in opulence. The train has been ranked among the “Top Ten Luxury Trains of the World”, and is certainly one of the best ways of seeing India from a whole new angle, and that too shrouded in luxury. The Palace of Wheels takes you through North India, mostly through the state of Rajasthan, which is the Indian desert at its best, the land of kings and rulers. The state is filled with a huge assortment of palaces, forts and mansions from a bygone era, and one can enjoy the majesty of both the pristine desert, as well as the splendid palaces and mahals. You can have a refreshing glimpse of the culture, heritage and history of the state. This is a super fast trip that goes through all of the main attractions. Plus it is also remarkably reasonably priced. The trip sets off from Delhi, and ends at Agra. The train goes through a route that spans all of Rajasthan’s main cities, and other cities in North  [...]