Tucked away in the age-old Aravali hills of Rajasthan, the 18th century RAAS Devi Garh Fort Palace in the village of Delwara commands one of the three main passes into the valley of Udaipur.

There are 22 elegantly restored suites and 17 Garden rooms that have been designed with a stunning mixture of the modern and the traditional. They have been designed using local marbles and semi-precious stones to give a truly luxurious feel. All 39 suites and rooms have spectacular views of the valley, the courtyard, the gardens or surrounding fields.

With superb cuisine, unbeatable service and an excellent spa, RAAS Devi Garh is the ideal retreat. The hotel’s facilities include a stunning swimming pool, fitness centre, shopping area and a spa offering a full range of treatments. The Ila Spa aims to revive you mind, body and soul with both wellness, nutritional and treatment menus. With a unique Himalayan Salt cave sauna, guests will feel revived and rejuvenated.

A wide variety of activities are also available, including yoga, riding, camel trekking and astrology.

Private dinners can also be arranged almost anywhere in the palace – you just name your place and time and the table will be set up for you.

Delwara where RAAS Devi Garh is located only 25km north of the romantic city of Udaipur famous for its lakes, palaces and colourful markets and is a perfect base from which to explore it.