I visited Mount Abu in January this year and it was just the right time. During the day, we could roam around without any woollens and evenings were pleasant without being obtrusively cold. I had been looking at a bunch of heritage properties for my stay but finally narrowed it down to Connaught House, owned by the Maharaja of Jodhpur and managed by WelcomHeritage.

We had booked a triple cottage room for two nights which had two rooms, a double bed, a sofa-cum-bed, two bathrooms. Decorated with stunning antiques collected over the years by the royal family, it was spacious enough for four adults. Though a little away from the reception area, our room came with a beautiful private sit-out area outside the room with gorgeous bougainvillea bushes in full bloom. It was perfect to soak in the winter sun as well enjoy a great view of the hills.