In Pics: India's award winning resort

The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur has been voted the Best Resort in Asia for the third consecutive year




"It is indeed a moment of pride for us that The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur has been voted the Best Resort in Asia for the third consecutive year. This is a significant landmark for Indian tourism that will make India a preferred destination amongst international travellers," said P.R.S. Oberoi, executive chairman of The Oberoi Group.






In addition, The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur and The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra have also been ranked amongst the Top Ten Resorts by Travel + Leisure, World's Best Awards, 2013.

Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards are amongst the most prestigious in the international travel industry as it is the readers who define excellence in hospitality and travel. The readers rate their experiences and evaluate hotels across the world on the following characteristics -- rooms and facilities, location, service, restaurants, food and value.




Sunset cruise at Lake Pichola in Udaipur




Spa at The Oberoi Udaivilas




Swimming pool a the spa





Bathroom with Victorian style bathtub

Pictures courtesy Oberoihotels.com 

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