The Life of Rajput

This year, Udaipur is 450 years old. In those four and a half centuries, this city – situated in the south of Rajasthan – has seen many majestic times. And there are no shortage of palaces, temples and lakes to demonstrate the grandiose nature of this historical place.

Around 250 miles (400 kilometres) from the state capital, Jaipur, Udaipur was once itself a capital of the Mewar kingdom. In 1553, the Maharana at that time felt that his current capital, Chittorgarh, wasn’t a safe place to defend his kingdom from. While in search of a new location for the centre of Mewar, he came upon the beautiful Udaipur. He wasted little time in settling down here and building some of the most wonderful palaces in Rajasthan.

For many, taking a trip to Rajasthan (and Udaipur in particular) is like stepping into the distant past. And so, if you’re the kind of person who enjoys staying in a palace, by a lake, in a 400-hundred-year old city, then a Sheraton Udaipur package is right up your alley.

The Sheraton UdaipurPalace Resort & Spa is located near Fateh Sagar Lake, and is a wonderful place to rest, relax and enjoy your surroundings. As the name suggests, the main hotel building is designed in the style of a Rajput palace. There is much to do within the complex, including four restaurants/lounges. The Antara is a modern coffee shop/restaurant with a nice casual feel. There’s a great variety of cuisines – both Indian and Mediterranean – on the menu, but should you be in the mood for a feast, a buffet is available for all three meals every day. And there’s a special children’s menu which makes this place perfect for family trips.

Although there is plenty of opportunity to just take it easy here – including the Fateh Sagar lawns – should you want to get involved in any activities the Sheraton Udaipur packages will cater to that as well. If you fancy a swim, there’s a two-level swimming pool which includes a waterfall. Or if you’d prefer to head indoors for a bit of pampering, there’s the spa. Or if you decide that a work out will energise you, head down to the fitness centr.