10 THINGS
The enchanting and award-winning properties of The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts are nestled in some of the most-regal locations across India, offering luxurious getaways, holistic well-being, impeccable and signature Leela service and much more. Here are 10 things you didn’t know about The Leela and its majestic properties:
1. Arrive in Style: The Leela Palace Udaipur offers a distinctive arrival experience as a private electric boat sails you through the Lake Pichola to the palace and welcomed in royal style with a rose petal shower, followed by the ritual of Aarti and Tikka.
2. Breathe Easy: Guests can start their days with yogic breathing techniques and meditative relaxation at each Leela Palace property, garnering rejuvenating leisure experiences, enhancing both their wellbeing and stay.
3. Art at The Leela: Guests can start their journey at the flagship Leela Palace New Delhi by experiencing the rare collections of contemporary Indian art across the property. They will discover an exquisite treasure of installations, larger-than-life paintings, striking sculptures and much more.
4. The Aujasya by The Leela: Holistic wellness takes on a different dimension with Aujasya by The Leela, a wellness programme built on two Rs: Restore (Food and Nutrition) and Renew (Mindfulness). Inspired by the ancient Sanskrit word that describes “vigour of life,” Aujasya by The Leela truly allows guests to embrace an enriching and healthy lifestyle.
5. Tishya by The Leela: The brand’s signature fragrance is inspired by Lotus and Nilgiri or Neelakurinji that blossoms once in every 12 years. Launched with a range of exclusively crafted bath amenities that are 100% natural, paraben free, vegan and come in 100% recyclable packaging.
6. Unique Dining: Whether it is the cuisine of the Maharajas or exotic flavours, master chefs at The Leela Palaces weave together elevated experiences that tell an epicurean tale. For example, at The Leela Palace Jaipur, guests can enjoy Rajasthani cuisine illuminated by candles that reflect more than 350,000 traditional Thikri mirrors.
7. The Leela Ceremonial Ritual: As the day transitions to night, each property comes to life with The Leela Ceremonial Ritual, honouring a timeless tradition of lighting of the lamps as an invocation to the spirit of hope and positivity. A cultural immersion through music and dance, the ceremony showcases the richness of the region and evokes a unique sense of place.
8. The Leela Palace Service: A unique and signature service where your experience is curated by a personally assigned palace associate as a single point of contact before, during and after your stay.
9. Favourite Hotel for Weddings in India: The Leela Palace Udaipur, voted by Conde Nast Traveler India Readers’ Travel Awards, 2021.
10.Nurture Body and Soul: Guests at The Leela Palace Udaipur can immerse themselves in an ethereal experience at the award-winning Spa, voted ‘Favourite Spa in a Hotel’ by Conde Nast Traveller India Readers’ Travel Awards in 2022, 2021 and 2020. One can unravel the magic of the age-old science of life that heals and restores the balance of the mind, body and soul with authenticity at the world class Ayurveda centre at The Leela Kovalam, A Raviz Hotel.
