Last month wanting an escapade from Delhi, me and my girlfriend decided to book a trip to the western desert of Rajasthan. We had plans of visiting Mount Abu and Jaisalmer among other adjoining areas and accordingly made our bookings through the popular online travel portal of Antilog Vacations.
We decided to go to Mount Abu first and though the nearest airport was Udaipur at a distance of around 200 km, but the Antilog Vacations customer care representative suggested us to go via the Ahmedabad airport as it had better connectivity and the route was only slightly longer at around 220 odd kms. They had booked a cab in advance it helped kick start our trip peacefully.
The road leading up to Abu was bordered by the red Aravalli Mountains and the spiraling roads ensured we passed through multiple waterfalls. The hill station is located on a discrete rocky plateau which gives a unique appeal to the milieu. Our accommodation there was booked at the Ratan Villas, which was quite far from the heart of the city and especially the railway station of Abu Road. Hence people travelling via trains should make note of this aspect.
The distant location is a boon for Ratan Villas though as it cuts out the hubbub of other market places and ensures a nice cozy and niche place. Our room was on the ground floor and the butlers immediately shifted our luggage to our room. The room was well equipped with modern furniture and had large windows which ensured we had an excellent view of the bordering landscaped gardens.
The owners provide a distinct package to the guests inclusive of trekking. However given the raining season they sometimes deter the guests from the same give the slippery and moist surfaces. Luckily, it was not the raining season when we visited and hence we had a grand time.
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