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Lake View Room
Wake to light on the water
- 34 m²
- Lake view
- Up to 3
- King or twin
- Window seat
- Rain shower
- Tea & coffee ritual
from ₹18,500/night
Est. 1746 · Lake Neelsar, Udaipur
Where the lake keeps time.
A sandstone palace adrift on still water. Forty-two rooms, one horizon, and evenings that end in lamplight.
Book direct and get 10% off + breakfast.
The story
Two centuries on the water, unhurried.
Aravalya was raised in 1746 as a monsoon retreat for the Rawals of Neelsar, its arches cut so the lake breeze could cross every room.
Restored stone by stone over eleven years by master karigars from Jaisalmer and Bundi, the palace keeps its jharokhas, frescoed ceilings and lime-plastered walls, now with every quiet comfort of today.
- Year the first stone was laid
- 1746
- Rooms & suites
- 42
- Years of restoration
- 11
- Acres of lake gardens
- 3
Rooms & Suites
Sleep where the Rawals summered.
Every room faces water or garden. Rates are per night for two, before taxes, with the direct-booking benefits included.
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Jharokha Heritage Room
A carved balcony of your own
- 42 m²
- Lake & courtyard
- Up to 3
- Private jharokha
- Frescoed ceiling
- Clawfoot bath
- Evening turndown
from ₹24,000/night
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Chhatri Pavilion Suite
A rooftop pavilion and terrace
- 68 m²
- Panoramic lake
- Up to 4
- Private terrace
- Separate lounge
- Butler service
- Sunset hi-tea
from ₹42,000/night
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Sheesh Mahal Royal Suite
The palace’s mirrored heart
- 140 m²
- 270° lake & hills
- Up to 4
- Mirror-work salon
- Plunge pool
- Private boat transfer
- Dedicated butler
from ₹95,000/night
Taxes (GST 18%) extra. Rates indicative; final quote confirmed by our reservations team.
Dining, Spa & Experiences
Evenings measured in lamps, not minutes.
When the stars come out, the ghats fill with diyas. Here is how our guests spend the hours in between.
Rooftop fine dining
Neelkamal
A seven-course Mewari tasting menu under the central dome, with lake-caught produce and a royal kitchen’s recipes.
Ayurveda & hammam
Kesar Spa
Saffron and sandalwood rituals in vaulted stone rooms that stay cool through the afternoon heat.
On Lake Neelsar
Sunset boat ride
A wooden shikara, a flask of masala chai and the palace turning gold behind you as the sun goes down.
With our palace historian
Heritage walk
Hidden stairwells, the old zenana courtyard and the frescoes restored over eleven years, told by those who restored them.
Weddings & Celebrations
Vows on the ghats. Lanterns over the lake.
From an intimate pheras ceremony on the water steps to a three-day celebration for six hundred, our wedding team plans every detail, down to the last diya.
Lake Ghats
Up to 150 guests
Pheras at golden hourDarbar Hall
Up to 250 guests
Mirror-work banquet hallMehtab Gardens
Up to 600 guests
Lakeside lawns & sangeet
- Full palace buy-out (42 rooms)
- Dedicated wedding planner
- Mewari & global menus
- Fireworks & lantern release
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Book direct and get 10% off + breakfast.
Our best rate is always here, not on travel portals. Booking with us directly saves you more and gives us a chance to know you before you arrive.
- 10% off our best available rate
- Daily breakfast for two, included
- Free cancellation up to 7 days before arrival
- Room upgrade on arrival, when available
- Complimentary sunset boat ride
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Reserve
Your evening on the lake, reserved.
Choose your dates and we will hold the room while our reservations team confirms on WhatsApp, usually within 30 minutes.
Guest reviews
Said by those who stayed.
“We watched the palace go from gold to rose to lamplight from our terrace. Nothing in our travels has come close.”
“Calm, beautifully restored and the staff remember everything. The heritage walk alone is worth the trip.”
“Our wedding on the ghats was flawless. Two hundred guests and not a single detail missed.”
“Dinner at Neelkamal under the dome was the best meal of our year. Book the boat ride at sunset.”
- Best Heritage Lake ResortIndian Heritage Hospitality Awards · 2025
- Five-Star ClassifiedHeritage Grand category · 2024
- Top 25 Wedding VenuesWedding Venue Review India · 2025
Getting here
Forty minutes from the airport. A world away.
The last stretch is by water: our boat meets you at the private jetty on Neelsar Lake Road.
- Udaipur Airport (UDR)24 km · 40 min by car
- Udaipur City Railway Station11 km · 25 min by car
- From Jaipur / Ahmedabad395 / 260 km · 6.5 / 4.5 hrs
- Aravalya private jetty600 m · 6 min across the lake
Neelsar Lake Road, Village Badi, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001, India
Good to know
Policies
Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 2:00 pm, check-out until 11:00 am. Early check-in and late check-out are complimentary for suites, subject to availability.
Cancellation
Direct bookings cancel free up to 7 days before arrival. Within 7 days, one night is charged. Festive dates (Diwali, New Year) and weddings follow separate terms.
Children & extra beds
Children under 6 stay free using existing bedding. An extra bed is ₹3,500 per night including breakfast.
Identification
Government photo ID is required for all adult guests at check-in. Foreign nationals need a passport and valid visa.
Pets & smoking
We are unable to host pets. The palace is non-smoking indoors; designated terraces are available.
Payment
We accept UPI, all major cards and bank transfer. A one-night deposit secures direct bookings.