23, September 2026: World Tourism Day celebrates the places we discover, cultures we encounter and memories that shape how we travel. At Raffles Udaipur, a Two MICHELIN Keys-recognised luxury hotel in Udaipur, set across a 21-acre private island on Udai Sagar Lake, the destination is woven into every aspect of the stay. From the private boat journey across the lake to locally inspired cuisine, nature, wellness and distinctive luxury experiences in Udaipur, every moment offers a different way to connect with the destination.
The journey begins at lakeshore, followed by a private boat crossing to the island. The resort comprises 137 rooms and suites, with 101 on the island and 36 at lakeshore, offering guests a choice of luxury rooms and suites across two distinct settings. The signature Raffles Butler service adds a personalised and anticipatory dimension throughout the stay, with thoughtful recommendations and attentive touches shaped around each guest’s individual interests.
Days on the island invite guests to explore its landscape through sunrise yoga, meditation, the daily aarti at the Island Temple, birdwatching, nature walks, cycling and the Prana Garden. Leisure experiences include pottery, tennis, archery, Segway rides, high ropes and trampolining, while a trek through the Aravalli Hills to the historic Mahadev Temple offers another perspective of the surrounding landscape and heritage.
The resort’s luxury restaurants in Udaipur bring the destination to the table. Sawai Kitchen celebrates Rajasthan’s royal recipes, while Rasoi offers immersive culinary masterclasses centred on local ingredients and techniques. Raffles Patisserie offers all day dining, while Trellis Room offers regional and contemporary dining. The Writers Bar offers classic cocktails, champagne and light bites, Long Bar serves pan Asian flavours alongside the signature Udaipur Sling, and Belvedere offers panoramic views of Udai Sagar Lake.
Wellness continues at Raffles Spa, where Ayurvedic-inspired therapies, meditation and yogic practices create moments of restoration. Surrounded by the island’s natural landscape, the spa is complemented by gardens and more than 100 species of birds.
For celebrations, the Great Park, English Garden, Parterre, Compass Garden, Ballroom and historic Island Temple offer distinctive settings for weddings and gatherings. For couples planning a destination wedding in Udaipur, the island provides a setting shaped by its landscape, architecture, gardens and personalised hospitality.
Gurnoor Bindra, General Manager, Raffles Udaipur, said, “Tourism is ultimately about the experiences that stay with us. At Raffles Udaipur, we want every guest to discover the destination in a way that feels personal, whether through its flavours, its landscape, its traditions or the simple moments shared during a stay. It is these experiences that turn a visit into a memory and a stay into a story.”
This World Tourism Day, Raffles Udaipur celebrates travel through experiences that allow guests to eat, explore, connect and celebrate. As a private island sanctuary, it offers guests the opportunity to unwind and relax while experiencing the destination through its landscape, cuisine and traditions. Luxury hotel packages in Udaipur provide further ways to discover the resort through experiences shaped around the season and occasion.
