With a backdrop of the Aravalli mountains, Devi Ratn lives the story of a dramatic Jaipur across its 20 acres, blending heritage with a design vision of the future. 45 minutes from the airport, it presents the Pink City in a manner so unusual, that it feels like a whole new universe. With design, geometry & surreal experiences, Devi Ratn narrates an astronomical story. Once in, you aren’t going to be forgetting the experience for a long time. Its sprawling architecture, inspired by the 18th century Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory and the coral pink reception with a domed ceiling ensures that. This jewel of Jaipur, its interiors with vibrant colours and textures. Rooms are spacious and almost carve out zones for sleeping, unwinding, reading and dining. Your room is much more than just a room. The rooms are done up in palettes that evoke a flamboyant Rajasthan. Rose-coloured domes, arches, curved walls, skylights and latticework look stunning. Terrazzo floors recall the zigzag designs of local Leheriya textiles. Residences are comprised of themed rooms, suites and villas that lie along crescent shaped streets at varying heights, ensuring a view of the Aravallis from every room. Courtyards, gardens and plunge pools seal the argument, if any. Bathrooms are king sized with black river stone finish and rain showers. To keep you connected to the real world, you have free Wi-Fi and premium amenities. While the conference room, banquet halls and sprawling lawns are geared for the grand occasions be it corporate offsites or fairy-tale weddings, dining isn’t far behind. Vyom the all-day dining restaurant is a commanding 18 feet high pillared chapel and serves contemporary Indian and European fare. The bar called Mandala virtually serves up its own constellation with its patterned mirror ceiling and neon tables. Step out on to the bar deck or better catch a quiet meal at the Jal, the poolside café. If you still need a high, the resort organises a meal at its highest point, the Machan that serves gorgeous views of the Aravallis.