SHIKARBADI, UDAIPUR

Originally a hunting lodge frequented by the royalty of Mewar, this Royal Retreat, is set amidst the serene, wooded Aravalis. Though only 15 minutes from the City Palace, this getaway is so peaceful that leaving the clamor of city life behind becomes easiest thing to do. For wildlife and adventure buffs, there is a licensed Deer Park and also a provision for horseback excursions into the sanctuary and the Aravali hills where one can spot deer, antelope, wild boar, monkey and the nilgai. The hotel also has a private airstrip, a cricket ground where matches are organised regularly. \r\nKnown for its traditional Mewari cuisine, the hotel's restaurants are very popular with the locals. The open-air restaurant, Risala, overlooking the distant Sajjangarh Fort has a campfire and bar-be-que on winter evenings.

HRH HOTELS

25

Private Terrace, Period furniture, old miniature paintings depicting royal hunts; spectacular views of mountains and deer park; centrally air-conditioned, with international direct dial telephone, satellite television, mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities.

24 hrs

Swimming pool, cricket ground, nature walks, horse riding, stud farm, horse and jeep safari into sanctuary; private airport; same day laundry and dry-cleaning; travel and tour guides; travel desk; money exchange available 24-hours; safety lockers; facsimile and internet; doctor on call.

only 15 minutes from the City Palace

30 kms from Maharana Pratap Airport

4 kms. from Udaipur City Railway Station