Mountbatten Lodge is a colonial style luxury retreat, located close to Ranakpur and midway between Udaipur and Jodhpur in Rajasthan. Built with local trees and rocks the lodge is a vigorous nod to colonial times. Holiday in Rajasthan with everyday touring of stunning palaces, forts and temples can at times be overwhelming. Travelling off the beaten track, the Mountbatten Lodge provides an opportunity to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature and absorb the rural culture of Rajasthan.
Nestled in the heart of the Aravalli hills, the Mountbatten Lodge offers just four luxurious suites, all with private pools. Each are spacious in size and furnished colonial style hardwood furniture, comfortable beds draped in fine cottons sheets and equally spacious bathrooms with modern facilities. Delicious meals are prepared by experienced chefs with locally sourced ingredients and served in the dining rooms or al fresco under the 400-year-old Banyan tree.
Guests at the Mountbatten Lodge can visit Kumbhalgarh Fort and wildlife sanctuary, home to leopards, bear, deer and a host of eclectic bird life. This can be done on jeep, on foot, on the back of an elephant or on horseback. Later visit the Garasia tribal community, considered to be the third largest tribal group in Rajasthan. In the evening set out to the sunset point, which has a spectacular view of the Aravali Hills and celebrate the day with a sundowner.
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Bar/PubCoffee ShopConciergeCribs/Infant Beds AvailableGardenMultilingual StaffOutdoor PoolRestaurantSafety Deposit BoxesSpa/SaunaStay The Mountbatten Lodge has just four suites. All rooms are spacious in size with four poster beds, comfortable sitting areas, polished floors with antique carpets and French doors opening onto a scrub and forest landscape. Huge bathrooms are fitted modern facilities and large sunken bathtubs and twin cloudburst showers. There are two adjoining suites which share a swimming pool while others have their own private pool.
ChildCare Families with children are welcome to stay at the Mountbatten Lodge but there are no specific facilities available for children. There are two interconnected suites (family Villa-with 2 bedrooms) sharing a swimming pool, which are ideal for families travelling together.
Dine Experience traditional local cuisine with some western favourites at the Mountbatten Lodge. Breakfast is a normal affair with fruits, juices and eggs to order. Fantastic lunches under the 400-year-old Banyan Tree and romantic dinning areas are lantern-lit in the cool desert breeze. The cuisine is a combination of Indian, BBQ, Continental and Anglo-Indian dishes prepared with fresh ingredients sourced from neighbouring villages.
Relax Facilities at the Mountbatten Lodge include a private pool for two suites and a shared pool for other two. There are plenty of spaces within the lodge to relax or guests can also take leisurely walks to the surrounding villages and interact with hospitable locals.
Experience There are a range of experiences on offer at the Mountbatten Lodge including the Ranakpur Temples. Built in the 15th-century, it has more than 1444 marble pillars, each of which are embellished with a unique and complex carvings. Take a tour of the Kumbhalgarh fort, known for a 36Km long wall that runs across the Aravalli hills and the surrounding wildlife sanctuary known for bird and wildlife including leopards, sloth bear, jungle cat, sambhar and nilgai.
Location The Mountabatten Lodge is located midway between Udaipur and Jodhpur. It takes about 3-hours drive to each and about 15-minutes Ranakpur Temples.
Getting there Fly into Udaipur's Maharana Pratap Airport via Mumbai or Delhi. From the airport, The Mountbatten Lodge is a 2-hour drive away.
When to go Rajasthan is known as the desert state. It is largely hot and dry throughout the year, making it a great destination to get away from European winters. Summer in Rajasthan extends from April to June. Although it rarely rains in Rajasthan, the temperature drops slightly during the Monsoon period from July to September, and humidity increases. Post-monsoon period from October to November is the official "tourist season" in Rajasthan that extends into the winter months from December to March when its warm during the day and chilly at night.
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