Mount Abu , Rajasthan (250 kms) - Located at 3500 ft above sea level this is the only hill station near Ahmedabad. Mount abu enjoys pleasant weather all through the year and is a preferred getaway from Ahmedabad.

While Jaipur House has the best view of the Lake, Palace Hotel Bikaner House offers the best rooms and a nice heritage character. Cama Rajputana, being an erstwhile British Raj era club, offers the most number of amenities. Hilltone is a good Value for Money Veg. Only Option near the Market Area. For corporates, hotel Hillock is a very good option for conferences.

Access: Abu Road Station - 22 kms. Best way to access is by Road by Private Car (4 hours).

Jaisamand Island Resort, Rajasthan (220 kms) - This is a lakeside Island Retreat with AC Rooms and facilities like Swimming Pool, boating and Indoor/outdoor games. There is a conference Hall for corporates and trips to nearby sanctuary for birders and wildlife enthusiasts can be arranged.

Access: Best way to access is by Road by Private Car (4 hours).

Udaipur , Rajasthan (250 kms) - Udaipur is a world renowned destination, known for its lakes ( Lake Pichola , Swaroopsagar and Fatehsagar). While in Udaipur you can take a boat ride in Lake Pichola or visit the nearby Ranakpur (60 kms), Eklingji (25 kms) and Srinathji (42 kms) Temples .  Given the Time a da visit to Chittaurgarh can also be considered (160 kms).

Resorts that are recommended for a weekend Getaway are:

• Trident Udaipur - Luxury Resort with a large spreadout area.
• HRH Shivniwas Palace / HRH Fateh Prakash Palace - Heritage Grand Resort on the lake Pichola which is a part of City Palace Complex. Winter and Summer Weekend Packages of these two resorts are quite popular.
• Grand Laxmi Vilas Palace (Intercontinental) - Luxury Resort located on a hill overlooking the Udaipur City .  Summer Packages are quite popular.
• Rajputana Resort - Resort located on the outskirts of Udaipur City . It has a spreadout area, Swimming Pool and a good conference Hall.  
• Shilpi Resort - Resort located near Fatehsagar Lake and craft centre Shilpgram, has a spreadout layout, amenities and facilities to make for an excellent weekend getaway option.
• Sneh Resort -  Resort located on outskirts of Udaipur and an ideal weekend getaway resort with all the amenities, facilities and activities.
• HRH Shikarbadi Resort - This is a royal retreat (Hunting Lodge) located on the outskirts of Udaipur having a swimming pool and large open areas. For wildlife and adventure buffs, there is a licensed Deer Park and also a provision for horseback excursions into the sanctuary and the Aravali hills where one can spot deer, antelope, wild boar, monkey and the nilgai.
• Jagat Retreat / Royal Retreat - These are two private retreats just on outskirts of Udaipur and ideal for a small group for a private getaway.

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Access: Best way to access is by Road by Private Car (4 ½ hours).

Eklingji and Around

Heritage Resort is a popular Retreat at 25 kms from Udaipur and 275 kms from Ahmedabad. Heritage Resort offers lake facing accommodation, Swimming Pool and a conference hall.

Devigarh (275 kms) is another exclusive heritage Spa and retreat that is popular with Ahmedabad Elite in Summer when Weekend Packages are available with the resort. 

Access: Best way to access is by Road by Private Car (5 hours).

Ranakpur and Kumbhalgarh

Ranakpur (280 kms) is a pleasing retreat in the aravalli hills.  Ranakpur is famous for its temples and visited by tourists. Fateh Bagh is the best option in Ranakpur with a swimming pool and heritage feel.  Winter and Summer Weekend Packages are quite popular with Ahmedabad Guests.

Kumbhalgarh (300 kms) is a wildlife retreat in the aravalli hill. HRH Aodhi is a good retreat offering swimming pool and cottage type accommodation and can arrange for a jeep Safari in the park. Winter and Summer Weekend Packages are quite popular with Ahmedabad Guests.  

Bera and Sheoganj are retreats known for their leopard sightings at about 300 kms from Ahmedabad and therefore popular with wildlife enthusiasts.

Access: Best way to access is by Road by Private Car (5 hours).