There are few things more therapeutic than enjoying a view of the sun set over the iridescent waters of Lake Pichola as they lap against the Aravalli mountains. This is even more enjoyable when seen from the terrace of The Leela Palace, Udaipur (www.theleela.com), over a steaming dish of laal maas. A beautiful amalgamation of the modern and the traditional, this hotel has hosted distinguished guests such as the King and Queen of Bhutan, in addition to winning a host of awards and accolades. It has 72 rooms and eight lavish suites (of which the 3,585 sq ft Maharaja suite is priced at Rs 2.5 lakh) that reflect contemporary elegance, and lies 28 kilometres away from the airport. Designed by architect Bill Hensley, The Leela Palace, Udaipur offers guests a chance to experience luxurious treatments at their magnificent, tented spa in collaboration with ESPA. Of their vast cuisine, the squid ink fetuccini is a must-have dish, if youre in the mood to experiment with your palate.
Text by Aashmita Nayar