…and here’s your towel.
Here’s another installment in our ongoing series of stories, images and, well, anything we can find related to travel, you and James Bond. Again, you’ll probably need to be of a certain age in order to really get thrilled by the world’s most famous spy, but to us, the franchise is the dog’s bollocks. If you’re part of us Bondinistas, you’ll know.
Now- and here’s the good part. Imagine being able to sleep where 007 once stalked the hallways. Located in the middle of Lake Pichola and built in 1746, Taj Lake Palace is built with marble and features majestic architecture. It offers a full service spa at Jiva Spa and customized programs including site-specific yoga sessions. It has breathtaking views of the City Palace, Aravalli and Machla Magra hills, and Jag Mandir. Rooms come with butler service. And, to the point – Octopussy was filmed here. Roam the halls where Sir Roger Moore and Maud Adams once tread, in search of a fake Fabergé egg.
Offering views of the lily pond and a traditional ambiance, Neel Kamal is a fine-dining dinner-only restaurant that serves authentic flavors of the royal cuisine of Udaipur, the North West Frontier and other Indian delights. Bhairo is a rooftop restaurant that treats you to European cuisines. Jharokha that overlooks the Lake Pichola is an all-day dining restaurant. Amrit Sagar Bar offers a selection of cigars, sheeshas and wines. The property offers private dining in fairy tale settings with handcrafted menus.
Can you see yourself, following in the footsteps of Bond? We can! Click here to look and book
Budget: $$$
Typical Prices – flights: from $1128 – hotel: from $1125 2persons – events: From USD $197.98 PP
When to go: autumn, spring in India
Family friendly: 3 of 5 stars
Public transportation: 2 of 5 stars
Main languages: Hindi, English
English speaking: 3 of 5 stars
LGBTQ+ Equality Index rank: 63 / 100
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