Fodor's Expert Review Fateh Bagh

Ranakpur, Rajasthan, India

The main reason to stay at this dramatic-looking royal retreat is to avoid taking on the twisting round-trip between Ranakpur and Udaipur in one day, because it's just a short drive from the Jain temple. It offers traditionally decorated, enormous rooms; some of the suites have Jacuzzis. Interestingly, it is not native to Ranakpur. It once stood neglected, outside of Udaipur, and brick by brick—65,000 in all—it was migrated to this new, prettier location in 2002. The honeymoon suite has a traditional wedding swing-bed hung from the ceiling and needs to booked in advance.

PROS

  • serene setting
  • lovely pool
  • small spa

CONS

  • in the middle of nowhere
  • nearly two-hour drive to Udaipur
  • breakfast buffet is average

QUICK FACTS

Hotel
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HOTEL INFO

Phones: 293-428–6186

HOTEL DETAILS

18 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast, Credit cards accepted

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