Best Resort Hotels in Udaipur
British administrator James Tod described this as “the most romantic spot on the continent of India”. Udaipur is the capital of Mewar, Rajasthan, home to grand palaces, ornate temples, manicured gardens and serene man-made lakes. Founded in the 16th century on the Girwa Valley, it was dubbed “the Venice of the east”, attracting royalty and VIPs from across the land (hence it contains more than its fair share of palatial residences). If you’re not a fan of humidity, we recommend travelling here during late autumn through to early spring, when it’s pleasantly warm and ideal for sightseeing.
Rajasthan, Udaipur
The Oberoi Udaivilas
(5 stars)The nearby palaces and traditional Mewari architecture served as the inspiration for Nimish Patel, as she designed this grand lakeside property from scratch. It spans 50 acres teeming with birdlife, featuring pastel-coloured and gilt domed pavilions housing 87 rooms, a spa and several restaurants. The decor provides an old-world elegance, while staff offer an attentive first-class service with personalised and lavish attention to detail. Dine alfresco by candlelight beside a lily pond, relax next to your private plunge pool beneath a mustard-hue fringed parasol, book some Ayurvedic treatments, take a yoga class and spend some time reading in the library.