
The Name: Udai Bilas Palace
The Place: Dungapur, 2 hours drive south of Udaipur in Rajasthan
What’s it like: A superbly quirky and occasionally kitch palace beside a lake in a very remote part of Rajasthan. Rooms have bags of character, the service is impressively old school, as is the tasty indian food.
What we love: The birds and other wildlife on the lake, the magnificent frescos in the old palace nearby, the charming staff, the wonderful dinning room and the feeling that this is still a home and not a hotel.
What to avoid: The summer months when the hotel closes.
India Beat Verdict: Great hotel with bags of character, we can’t wait to go again.
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