Lake Haven Houseboat

A private houseboat drifting the Kerala backwaters.

Spread across 30 acres on the western banks of Lake Pichola, The Oberoi Udaivilās draws from the architectural language of Mewar — domed pavilions, frescoed courtyards, and reflective water gardens that mirror the City Palace across the lake. Half of the property's suites open directly onto private pools. Service is unscripted — but never accidental. The team knows you by name within the hour, and remembers how you take your morning tea by the second day. It's the kind of place that defines what "luxury hospitality" means in India.