Photographed By Joy Datta

The Oberoi Udaivilas in Udaipur is a model of ancient splendour doubling up as a hotel. Magnificently recreating the romance of old Mewar, the hotel both reflects and honours its inspiration. Serenity is the prevailing mood over the expanse of 30 acres on the banks of Lake Pichola, skeined with elegant rambles around courtyards and walkway, gentle rippling fountains, reflecting pools and verdant gardens.

With palatially appointed rooms and private terraces, marble bathrooms overlooking walled courtyards in the royal style, traditional Rajasthani, Indian and international cuisine, a magnificent outdoor swimming pool and a luxurious spa, the Oberoi Udaivilas offers an ideal place to touch base with the inner self, with rejuvenating spa treatments, private yoga, meditations and Pranayam sessions with resident yoga gurus and a great base camp from which to start out exploring Udaipur and Mewar, home to the oldest living dynasty in the world.

Styling by Freanka Dhanak.
Conceptualisation by Lamya Bhatri.
Make-up and hair by Anu Kaushik.
Model Courtesy: Sonalika Sahay, Elite Model Management.
Location Courtesy: The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur.

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