AD A dozen royal attendants stood guard, their fiery torches lending the red carpet an airstrip-like appearance. The red carpet led to a very ornate dining table at the end of the lawn, and the minute or so it would take me to get there felt like a decade. Feeling entirely overwhelmed by this overzealous display of royalty, I felt compelled to pick up the pace, all the while being certain of avoiding eye contact with the guards in attendance, lest they should find a novel use for their torches. For someone routinely accustomed to a raging inner conflict revolving around what to watch on Netflix over dinner, this was a radical departure. But that’s the thing about Rajasthan and its people – they’ll out-imagine you at absolutely everything.
One of the top tourist destinations in India and the erstwhile capital of the Mewar dynasty, Udaipur nestles over River Banas. Known as the City of Lakes, Udaipur is more than just its lakes. It s the district with the maximum forest cover in Rajasthan and boasts of stunning scenery and rich cultural history, which can be best found in the several heritage resorts in the city. Here we take a quick look at some of the heritage resorts in Udaipur that you can visit during these winters.
1. Aaram Baagh
Sitting pretty in the lap of Aravalli hills, around 30 kilometres from the heart of the city, Aaram Baagh by Pachaar Group Hotels is a piece of art straight out of Rajasthan s royal heritage. Surrounded by hills on all sides, it has five massive gardens, namely Amla garden, Palm garden, Mango garden, a kids garden and a pool garden, all offering a mesmerizing backdrop for gorgeous pictures and a natural waterfall along the nature trail. This luxury resort is centrally air-conditioned,