King's Abode Ranakpur Joins Moustache's Luxuria Portfolio
King's Abode Ranakpur, a 25 year old estate near the Ranakpur Jain Temple, has joined Moustache Group's Luxuria portfolio with six distinct sections.
RUKAIYA KADIWAL 
Frangipani branches lean heavy with white blossoms above a poolside courtyard, their scent settling over red linen tables set for an evening that hasn't yet arrived. This is King's Abode Ranakpur, a 25 year old property spanning eight hectares near the base of the Aravalli hills, and now the newest addition to Moustache Group of Hotels' Luxuria portfolio, a joining that brings mature gardens and established character into a brand still actively shaping its luxury identity.
A Town Defined by Marble and Pillars
King's Abode sits roughly five kilometres from the Ranakpur Jain Temple, a 15th century structure renowned for its marble architecture and 1,444 individually carved pillars, a landmark that draws visitors to this stretch of Rajasthan for reasons extending well beyond leisure travel alone. The wider Pali region surrounding Ranakpur also opens onto the forests and wildlife around Jawai and Kumbhalgarh, giving travellers access to pilgrimage, heritage, nature and countryside experiences all within a relatively compact radius.
Getting There, and What Surrounds It
Ranakpur sits about 90 kilometres from Udaipur, with Maharana Pratap Airport serving as the nearest air link, while the towns of Sadri and Desuri provide access to the NH 162 corridor. King's Abode itself is located directly on Ranakpur Road, positioning it conveniently for both pilgrimage focused day visitors and longer staying leisure guests exploring the broader region.
Six Distinct Worlds Within One Property
The resort divides into six distinct areas, each carrying its own layout and character. Lily Court centres around ponds filled with lilies and fish, a quieter corner of the property built for contemplation rather than activity. King's Court houses rooms alongside conference and banquet facilities, a restaurant and an outdoor dining area, functioning as the property's more active social hub. Garden Court arranges rooms around a central garden, while Queen's Court holds the resort's more contemporary accommodations, giving guests a clear stylistic choice depending on which section they book into.
Pools, Groves and Room to Wander
Royal Pavilion includes the property's main swimming pool alongside two gardens, while King's Grove, positioned near the entrance, offers mature neem trees, a children's play area and space set aside for nature walks. Roughly 10 varieties of flowering and fruiting trees, along with palms, spread across the grounds, and the property's overall size allows guests to explore it entirely on foot, an increasingly rare feature among resorts built primarily around vehicle access between sections.
Built With Celebrations in Mind
Three wedding lawns, paired with banquet and conference facilities, gardens and dedicated dining spaces, position King's Abode as a genuine destination wedding venue rather than simply a resort that happens to accommodate events. That combination of indoor and outdoor spaces gives the property real flexibility across different event formats, from intimate family celebrations to larger destination weddings requiring multiple simultaneous spaces.
Eleven Ways to Stay
Accommodation spans 11 categories, ranging from Superior and Premium rooms through Junior and Presidential Suites. Some Superior rooms share garden spaces, while certain room clusters open onto shared terraces, giving even entry level categories genuine outdoor connection. Higher tier categories include options with shared pools, private plunge pools and open air showers, extending the property's outdoor emphasis into its most exclusive accommodations as well.
What Moustache Says This Partnership Represents
Abhishek Khandelwal, Co-founder and Director of Moustache Group of Hotels, framed the acquisition as an opportunity to build on something already established rather than start from scratch. "King's Abode already has something that takes years to create: mature landscapes and a strong sense of place with spaces that have grown naturally into the property," he said. "Our approach in Ranakpur is to work with that character rather than overwrite it. Luxuria gives us the opportunity to sharpen the stay experience, open up more of the property to guests, and build a resort that works equally well for a quiet family holiday, a celebration, or simply a few days spent outdoors in the Aravallis." His comment draws a clear distinction between renovation as erasure and renovation as refinement, a philosophy that shapes how the brand appears to be approaching this particular property.
What a Mature Property Offers a Growing Portfolio
For a hotel group actively expanding its presence, acquiring a property that already carries 25 years of established landscaping and local familiarity offers something new construction simply cannot replicate on the same timeline. As King's Abode transitions into Moustache's Luxuria portfolio, its real test will be whether the group can sharpen the guest experience without disturbing exactly what took decades to grow.
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