Udaivilas, Udaipur
Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

The resort has two large swimming pools heated in winter, a gymnasium, boutique and a library with a selection of music and DVDs. Private excursions and cruises on the lake can be organised by the hotel. The Spa, managed by Banyan Tree, offers holistic treatments and therapies to pamper and revitalise mind and body. Massages, facials and body beautification methods use ancient Ayurveda and aromatherapy as well as Thai and western techniques designed to relieve stress as well as create a sense of wellbeing. The spa has a private pool and individual therapy suites with views of Lake Pichola, the Aravali mountains and City Palace. Each of the eight suites has its own steam sauna and Victorian style bathtub. The gym and hair salon are located around a central domed foyer with a marble fountain.

Spacious and elegant guest rooms, overlooking private courtyards, feature marble bathrooms while some have semi-private swimming pools. The Luxury Suites and the Kohinoor Suite have completely private swimming pools.

Enjoy a memorable dining experience with an assortment of Indian and international specialities in the elegant Suryamahal restaurant. Udaimahal restaurant specialises in north Indian and Rajasthani specialities. In the evenings, Chandni, the alfresco dining courtyard near the restaurants, comes alive with traditional music and dance.

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The impressive city palace in Udaipur, surrounded by crenellated walls and towering over Lake Pichola, is the largest in Rajasthan. Founded in 1567, this attraction comprises four major and several minor palaces. Other popular attractions in the region include the Crystal Gallery, Jag Mandir island, Sahelion Ki Bari gardens and Jagdish Temple. Also known as the Monsoon Palace, the Sajjan Garh is located atop a hill and dominates the city’s skyline. It is a perfect place from which to view the sunset. Udaipur’s colourful bazaars, filled with local crafts, jewellery, fabric and pottery, are perfect for bargain hunting.