Taj Aravali Resort & Spa, Udaipur

Character and identity

Tucked into the Aravali hills outside Udaipur, this 2019-opened resort trades the lakeside drama of the city centre for something quieter: a hillside setting, contemporary Rajasthani architecture, and a calmer pace that lets the landscape do the work. Expect refined rooms with a clean, luxe finish, multiple restaurants, an outdoor pool, a spa, and a health club. The service register is the polished, anticipatory style the brand is known for in Rajasthan, and the recent build means the hardware feels current rather than heritage-worn. It reads as a retreat first, sightseeing base second.

Who's it for

Bottom line

The pull here is location as escape: a hill resort that uses Udaipur as scenery rather than backdrop, with a new-build polish and a serious spa and pool programme. Book it if you want a few unhurried days alongside your sightseeing, pair it with a night in the city for lake views, and aim for cooler months when the outdoor spaces come into their own.