A serene forest retreat in Udaipur, Chunda Shikar Oudi combines heritage elegance with wilderness adventure. Expect intimate dining, private suites and villas, guided safaris, and tranquil views across a 400-acre private reserve.
Immersive wildlife retreat: set inside 400 acres of private forest with guided jungle safaris, forest walks and birding.
You will need a car and driver to visit Udaipur, however, staying out of the city provides a calmer experience
Blends royal Rajasthani heritage with contemporary luxury, just outside Udaipur.
Guided jeep safaris and nature walks through the property’s private reserve provide opportunities to spot leopards, deer, and vibrant birdlife.
Set within 400 acres of private forest outside Udaipur, Chunda Shikar Oudi is a tranquil retreat where Rajasthani heritage meets the beauty of the wild. Once inspired by royal hunting lodges, it combines elegant architecture with contemporary luxury and sweeping views across hills and lake.
The property offers just eight Suites and one Villa with Private Pool, creating an intimate, exclusive atmosphere. Suites are spacious and refined, with balconies overlooking the forest, king-size beds, and marble bathrooms with bathtubs and rain showers. The villa offers ultimate privacy with its own pool, dining terrace and generous living spaces, ideal for families or small groups.
Dining is part of the adventure, with full-board meals served in ever-changing settings, lakeside breakfasts, forest-lit dinners and relaxed alfresco lunches. Menus celebrate local Rajasthani flavours and international classics using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Guests can explore the surrounding reserve on guided safaris and forest walks, unwind by the pool, or enjoy yoga and wellness in nature. With warm, attentive service and complete seclusion, Chunda Shikar Oudi is a serene haven that captures the quiet grandeur of Rajasthan.
When to visit
If you are on honeymoon, we suggest starting your itinerary at Devi Garh; they do wonderful al fresco meals all around the palace and the spa is great.
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Enquire NowNestled in Udaipur’s tranquil countryside, Chunda Shikar Oudi lies deep within a private forest reserve overlooking a secluded lake. Surrounded by 400 acres of woodland and rolling hills, the lodge feels worlds away from the city, yet remains within easy reach of Udaipur’s cultural treasures.
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