Aurika, Udaipur - Luxury by Lemon Tree Hotels
Udaipur, India
"A 5-acre hilltop luxury resort by Lemon Tree - 139 rooms & suites, the magnificent 5,500 sq.ft. pillarless Ekaara Ballroom (500 guests), 1,000-guest Aurum Lawn, and the rare advantage of simultaneous views of City Palace, Fateh Sagar Lake AND Monsoon Palace from one location."
Perched atop its own private hill on Rani Road, Aurika Udaipur is a stunning addition to the city's luxury landscape and Lemon Tree's flagship upscale "Luxury" brand property. Spread across 5 acres of undulating hilltop, this resort feels like a modern Mewar fortress. It stands out because of its unique vantage point - it is one of the few hotels offering simultaneous views of all three iconic landmarks: the City Palace, Fateh Sagar Lake, and the Monsoon Palace (Sajjangarh). With its grand fortress courtyards, terraced gardens, 139 spacious rooms with private balconies and the magnificent 5,500 sq.ft. pillarless Ekaara Ballroom, it is purpose-built for grand destination weddings that demand both scale and scenic beauty. Aurmarq Wellness Spa, Mirasa restaurant and Ariva bar complete the luxury offering.
Room Rates & Wedding Booking Cost
Deluxe Room
Rs.15,000 - Rs.32,000 per night
($180 - $385 per night)
Suite
Rs.45,000 - Rs.1,20,000 per suite/night
($540 - $1,440 per suite/night)
Minimum Stay: Minimum 2 nights
Booking Includes: Room accommodation, breakfast, taxes, Wi-Fi, pool, Lemon Tree Hotels Edge Loyalty benefits
Charged Separately: F&B for wedding events, venue rental, decor, DJ, bar
Best Season for Weddings
Recommended
October, November, December
January, February, March
Peak Months
November, December, February
Book 8-12 months ahead
Avoid
May, June, July
Hilltop adds 2-3 deg cooling breeze year-round - 10-25 deg C in season. Avoid May-Aug (monsoon).
Location & Accessibility
Located on a hilltop accessible via Rani Road. Provides seclusion and royalty while being just a short scenic drive from Fateh Sagar Lake. About 10 km / 25 minutes from Udaipur Railway Station and 30 km / 50 minutes from Maharana Pratap Airport.
Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR)
30 km / 50-minute drive
Udaipur Railway Station
10 km / 25-minute drive
Nearby Attractions for Wedding Guests
Fateh Sagar Lake
5 km - Lake
Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace
6 km - Hill Palace
City Palace Udaipur
10 km - Royal Palace
Sahelion ki Bari
4 km - Heritage Garden
Wedding Types & Services
Ceremonies Supported
NRI Friendly Perfect for NRI & International Couples
- Lemon Tree Edge Loyalty benefits
- Multi-currency invoicing
- Virtual venue tours
- Visa support letters
- Dedicated NRI coordinator
- Three-landmark hilltop view photography
- International chef collaborations
Venue Policies & Permissions
Music/DJ cutoff: 01:00 AM
Event Spaces
Ekaara Ballroom
Capacity: Up to 500 guests
Indoor (Pillarless Ballroom)One of the most magnificent pillarless ballrooms in Udaipur (5,500 sq.ft.) with grand Mewar-Mughal interiors, crystal chandeliers and high ceilings - perfect for a royal Sangeet or indoor reception.
Aurum Lawn
Capacity: Up to 1,000 guests
Outdoor (Hilltop Lawn)A manicured outdoor lawn offering a breathtaking backdrop of the illuminated resort facade and the hills, with City Palace, Fateh Sagar Lake and Monsoon Palace visible in the distance.
Ekaara Courtyard
Capacity: Up to 300 guests
Outdoor (Architectural Courtyard)An elegant open-air courtyard adjoining the Ekaara Ballroom, ideal for pre-wedding rituals, Haldi, mehendi or high tea with Mewar fortress walls as backdrop.
Infinity Pool Deck
Capacity: Up to 200 guests
Outdoor (Hilltop Pool)Stunning hilltop infinity pool deck overlooking the Aravalli ranges and city lights - ideal sundowner or pool party venue.
Sample Wedding Itinerary
3 days, 2 nights | 500-900 guests | Est. Rs.2,50,00,000 - Rs.6,00,00,000
Welcome drinks at the scenic lobby with Mewar musicians. Sundowner at Ariva bar watching the sunset over the hills with City Palace, Fateh Sagar and Monsoon Palace illuminated.
Haldi at the Ekaara Courtyard with henna artists. Afternoon Aurmarq Spa for the wedding party. Sangeet in the pillarless 5,500 sq.ft. Ekaara Ballroom with crystal chandeliers and Bollywood-grade DJ production.
Baraat winding up the hill road with horse and Marwari musicians. Pheras on the Aurum Lawn under the stars with panoramic three-landmark city backdrop. Cold-pyrotechnic fireworks. Lavish multi-cuisine reception.
Expert Insights & FAQs
Q: What is the wedding cost at Aurika Udaipur?
Rooms Rs.15,000-32,000 per night, suites Rs.45,000-1,20,000. Full buyout (139 rooms x 2 nights) typically Rs.50 lakh-1 crore. Total wedding budgets for 500-1,000 guests range Rs.2.5-6 crore - excellent value for the largest Luxury-tier hilltop wedding inventory in Udaipur.
Q: Is Aurika far from the lakes?
While it is on a hill, it overlooks Fateh Sagar Lake and is just a short 10-15 minute scenic drive down to the lake promenade. The hilltop location is the unique selling point with three-landmark views.
Q: How many rooms does Aurika have?
Aurika boasts 139 aesthetically designed rooms and suites, making it one of the largest inventory hotels in Udaipur, suitable for big residential weddings of 800+ guests with the entire wedding party staying on property.
Q: What is the Ekaara Ballroom famous for?
Ekaara is a 5,500 sq.ft. pillarless ballroom with grand Mewar-Mughal interiors - one of the largest pillarless ballrooms in the Udaipur hill resort segment, suitable for unobstructed mandap setups and Bollywood-grade sangeet productions.
Q: Can we see all three landmarks from the property?
Yes - Aurika's unique hilltop vantage offers simultaneous views of the City Palace, Fateh Sagar Lake and Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace - one of the few hotels in Udaipur with this three-landmark photography backdrop.
Q: How does Aurika compare to other Udaipur wedding venues?
Aurika wins on combining hilltop views + large 139-room inventory + 5,500 sq.ft. pillarless ballroom at mid-luxury pricing. Oberoi Udaivilas + Leela win on lakefront + ultra-luxury (3-5x cost, smaller inventory). Aurika is the best hilltop-modern-luxury choice for 500-900 guest residential weddings.
Q: Are camel and horse baraats allowed?
Yes - horse and camel baraats are permitted winding up the hill driveway with Marwari musicians. Elephant baraats are not facilitated.
Q: What is the best season for a wedding here?
October to March (peak Nov-Feb). Hilltop adds 2-3 deg cooling breeze. Avoid May-Aug (monsoon).
Q: Are fireworks allowed?
Yes - cold pyrotechnics are permitted on the Aurum Lawn for the baraat and pheras moments, subject to local permits.
Q: Are drones allowed for photography?
Yes, drone photography is permitted with prior approval. The hilltop position offers exceptional aerial shots with three landmarks in frame.
At a Glance
- Room Rate:
- Rs.15,000 - Rs.32,000 per room/night
- Capacity:
- Up to 1,000 guests on Aurum Lawn
- Setting:
- Modern Mewar Fortress Hilltop Resort
- Rooms:
- 139 Rooms & Suites
- Best Season:
- October to March (peak: November-February)
- Category:
- 5-Star Hilltop Luxury Resort
Key Features
- Simultaneous views of City Palace, Fateh Sagar Lake & Monsoon Palace from one location
- Hilltop fortress-style modern Mewar architecture
- 5,500 sq.ft. pillarless Ekaara Ballroom - largest in Udaipur hill resort segment
- 139 rooms - among the largest inventory in Udaipur luxury hotels
- Mirasa - all-day dining with panoramic views
- Ariva - cocktail bar with sunset views
- Aurmarq Wellness Spa
- Library and recreational facilities
- Multiple swimming pools incl. hilltop infinity pool
- Outside decorators permitted
Concierge Note
Ideal for sunset ceremonies. The best weather window is October to March (peak: November-February). Popular with NRI couples planning from abroad.
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