DESERT OASES: Premiere Inns*
Umaid Bhawan Palace
Jodhpur (2 nights): Lauded on the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List, this sandstone palace blends modern design with classic royal elegance.
Manvar Desert Camp
Manvar (1 night): Nestled among the rolling hills and sun-streaked dunes once frequented by nomadic camel traders, this collection of tents is not your typical rustic dwelling; full plumbing and plush amenities accompany this traditional wilderness retreat.
* With 1 Casual Inn night
Rawla Narlai Hotel
Narlai (2 nights): This 17th-century fortress retreat midway between the cities of Jodhpur and Udaipur once served as a luxurious hunting lodge. Today it offers charming and colorful (and rustic) guest rooms in the heart of a vibrant desert village.
* With 2 Casual Inn nights
Devi Garh Palace
Delwara (2 nights): Guarding the road to the Udaipur Valley, the palace-turned-luxury-hotel’s chic guest rooms overlook the surrounding mountain town.
Oberoi Udaivilas
Udaipur (2 nights): With near perfect marks on the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List and claiming Travel+Leisure's spot for top hotel in the world, this exquisite property located on Lake Pichola has perfected the art of hospitality.
