A Royal retreat @ Vijaya Vilas Heritage Resort

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A Royal retreat @ Vijaya Vilas Heritage Resort

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Vijay Vilas Heritage Resort

After exciting Rann Utsav, we wanted to enjoy Mandvi beach for one night. I had already did my online research on accommodation for one night which was Vijaya Vilas Heritage Resort. My research was re enforced by authorities at Rann Utsav. But just to ensure we were on the right track, we still did some physical research when we reached Mandvi. We found no other option better than Vijaya Vilas Heritage Resort. It once used to be the guest house of the Royal Family.

Interiors of room

After seeing its location and proximity to the Royal Palace along with accommodation, we decided to stay there for one night. Next day we had to catch our train from Ahmedabad to Veraval. The complex of palace was a total green belt with tented as well as concrete accommodation. The building of resort had rooms on two floors. Rooms were well appointed and spacious carrying the legacy of Royal times. This building was fully WiFi enabled. Opposite to this were 6/7 tents which were nicely planned with a restautant space in the middle and playing area around. The way tents were laid ensured enough space and privacy to each of them.We chose tented once as obvious choice of our kids.

Tented accommodation at Vijaya Vilas Heritage Resort

I have always admired white coloured tents. Tents were well appointed with tea coffee maker, air conditioner and floored wash rooms. Kids loved the ambiance and started playing immediately. As we refreshed, food arrived and it was super tasty. French fries, cutlets and sandwiches were lip smacking. The presentation itself suggested the hygiene and quality of food. Loved it. Tea was awesome too.

Restaurant

In a while we checked out to visit the grand palace, Vijaya Vilas. As we came back, spent some time playing badminton. Resort had carrom board, chess as well.

Private beach of Vijaya Vilas Heritage Resort

We then went to resort’s private beach. Totally secluded, neat and clean. Beautiful it was. We recorded serene sunset. Perfect setting, resort and timing. Each of us enjoyed. It was so beautiful that it deserved a separate post. So serene, calm and peaceful it was that people can even hold yoga or meditation classes there.

Meditation at serene beach

Then, it was dinner time. Restaurant was at little walking distance. It was a buffet system. We had mixed vegetable, paneer makhani, Dal makhani, rice, salad, pickle and chutney. Food was really like home cooked food with tawa rotis coming back to back making us even more hungry. So much we ate that day!

Fun time at night

It was quite dark when we finished dinner. We could clearly hear foxes hooting in the jungle. People can even have night outs at Vijaya Vilas Heritage Resort

We also saw a peacock and a deer while going to the restaurant in the morning for breakfast.

Overall, it was a great experience in natural surroundings with furnished tent, delectable homely and hygienic food with perfect service. Each one of us enjoyed our stay.

Highly recommended.

Photograph credits Vijaya Vilas Heritage Resort

Nidhi KM

By Nidhi KM|2015-11-19T03:20:23+00:00November 18th, 2015|Hotel and resort reviews|19 Comments

About the Author: Nidhi KM

Founder of Viharin is Nidhi K M who is an avid traveller. She has visited multiple destinations across Europe, U.S.A, Mauritius, Maldives and countries in Asia. After a short stint as a travel blogger, Nidhi has started Viharin.com in November, 2014. In the journey so far, Nidhi has been instrumental in promoting various destinations of the world like London, Netherlands, Paris, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Italy, Vatican City, Singapore, Indonesia, Nepal, Bhutan, Thailand, Vietnam, Combodia and many more. With her efforts , Nidhi has taken Viharin.com to one of the top interesting travel blogs of the world. She has been mentioned in DLF City Magazine, Newspatrolling, Ayurveda Sutra, recognized as Guest of Honour by Institute of Technology and Science, Ghaziabad and more. Nidhi worked with American Express as a Manager. She has over 11 years of experience in the domain of Customer Relationship Management. She has received many rewards and recognitions for exceeding Organizational goals. Nidhi is supported by her husband who is a Consultant Radiologist by profession and amateur photographer with special interest in wildlife. Her immediately family also supports Nidhi in destination promotions. After schooling from Bal Bharti Public School, Delhi, Nidhi did Mathematics honours from Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University and Masters in Information and Technology from Institute of Technology and Science.

19 Comments

Charu November 23, 2015 at 8:14 am - Reply
the picture of the private beach is beautiful. Enticed to go completely
- Nidhi KM November 23, 2015 at 8:39 am - Reply
  Good you liked it Charu! Thank you for the comment!
Prerna Sinha (@maaofallblogs) November 23, 2015 at 6:34 pm - Reply
Have been meaning to visit the Rann Of Kucch forever now. Mandavi also sounds like a nice place to go visit. I think a visit is due soon for me 🙂
- Nidhi KM November 25, 2015 at 3:17 pm - Reply
  Do come back to tell your experiences to us.
Heena Dhedhi November 23, 2015 at 6:48 pm - Reply
This is an excellent overview about such a heritage property. Anything with a private beach is always a plus for me.
http://www.iCynosure.in, Heena
- Nidhi KM November 25, 2015 at 3:08 pm - Reply
  Sure Heena , good you liked it! Will keep you updated on all resorts having private beaches. You could also look at post of Sugati Beach Resort, Diu. It too has a private beach.
Swayam Tiwari November 24, 2015 at 1:16 pm - Reply
I have been to Mandvi once and it is one of the best beaches that I have been to.
- Nidhi KM November 25, 2015 at 3:07 pm - Reply
  This resort having a private beach definitely scores better 🙂
Vikram Kamboj November 25, 2015 at 10:26 am - Reply
Looks like a great heritage experience and hopefully include it in my future travel plans.
- Nidhi KM November 25, 2015 at 3:06 pm - Reply
  Sure, whenever in Kutch, Dont miss it at all.
Ajuli Tulsyan November 25, 2015 at 4:03 pm - Reply
Very beautifully penned review…. on my bucket list now 🙂
- Nidhi KM November 25, 2015 at 6:45 pm - Reply
  Thanks Ajuli, do experience and share here how you liked it
Sneha Rane November 25, 2015 at 5:41 pm - Reply
Loved your pictures! I’m so wanting to go here now! Will hopefully visit soon 🙂
- Nidhi KM November 25, 2015 at 6:44 pm - Reply
  Do visit and experience tents specially. They have nice surroundings
Manavi November 26, 2015 at 5:28 am - Reply
Thanks for sharing this info: really important this time of the year since a large part of us head to Gujarat. PS: please make the pics bigger.
- Nidhi KM November 26, 2015 at 1:47 pm - Reply
  Good you liked it Manavi! I will surely make them larger. Appreciate the feedback
Nidhi and Rohit Joshi November 26, 2015 at 10:49 am - Reply
Good read. Would love to go there with my family or friends
- Nidhi KM November 26, 2015 at 1:46 pm - Reply
  Sure, do share your experience with us once you are back.
Sherna Jay November 26, 2015 at 6:32 pm - Reply
I once saw Vijay Vilas covered on tv. Impressive place and a visual treat to the eyes. I really like being in natural surroundings. Very less resorts/hotels have that sort of arrangement. Well written post Nidhi 🙂