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, while relaxing in one of its lakeside chalets. 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

Known 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.

The peak season in Udaipur runs through autumn, winter and spring in the months of October - March.The temperature is approximately 14ºC - 22ºC, and the rainfall is occasional, with light showers.During this period, you would require woollens or heavy cottons from mid November to mid February .

LOCATION : 4 kms. from Udaipur railway station and 30 kms from airport.
ACCOMMODATION : 30 deluxe rooms, 4 deluxe suites.

FACILITIES  : The regular services offered at the Shikarbadi Hotel include: TV-VCR, Laundry, Restaurant, Room Service, Money Exchange, Safety Lockers, Travel Counter, Doctor on Call, Parking,Swimming Pool, Boating, Horse Riding, Bird Watching, Target Shooting, Jeep & Horse Safaris, Jogging Track, Massage Service, and Internet/E-Mail (on request).

ADDRESS : Goverdhan Vilas, Udaipur, Rajasthan - 313001 India