This fort hotel has been featured in numerous films, including Asoka (2001), Bajirao Mastani (2015), Neerja (2016), Gautamiputra Satakarni (2017), Pad Man (2018), Dabangg 3 (2019) and A Suitable Boy (2020). Located at a two-hour drive from Indore, Ahilya Fort Heritage Hotel is a historic property nestled alongside the tranquil Narmada River. Built in the 18th century by Queen Ahilyabai Holkar, the hotel boasts arresting Maratha architectural elements such as ramparts, exquisitely carved pillars, arched gateways and walls with vibrant frescoes and murals. The hotel houses 19 elegant guest rooms, each with a distinctive personality, in six buildings. The buildings are linked by charming courtyards comprising lush gardens and majestic fountains.
Address: Ahilya Wada, Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh 451228. Tel: +91 82919 35722
The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur
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Situated on the banks of Lake Pichola, The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur, is a sprawling property featuring well-landscaped gardens and an intricate layout of interconnecting domes, arches, pavilions and corridors. The hotel was the venue for a destination wedding in the Bollywood blockbuster Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) starring Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Kalki Koechlin and Aditya Roy Kapur. The film’s wedding sequences were shot across the resort’s palatial lawns, domed courtyards and well-appointed suites with semi-private infinity pools, showcasing its architectural grandeur.
Address: HMGC+VVV, Badi-Gorela-Mulla Talai Rd, Haridas Ji Ki Magri, Pichola, Udaipur. Tel: 02942433300
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
