According to an Indian proverb, “There is no hand to catch time.” If ever there were a place where the legacy of the Rajputs remains beyond time’s reach, suspended in bygone blush, it would be at Amanbagh. Here, palatially-domed pavilions and collonaded pools dappled with palm shade are forested away from the din of modernity on the fringes of the Rajasthani desert in the Aravalli Hills. A timeless dreamscape where tigers once roamed, and princes once camped. Fable-worthy, palpably peaceful, and undeniably otherworldly.
Best time to visit : January to June, October to December
We adore Ed Tuttle’s masterstroke interpretation of Maharaja-minimalism — tranquillity faceted with Udaipur marble, broken only by birdsong and the occasional mischief-making monkey. Regal, for sure, without being restricting. Level-up your Ayurvedic A-game with Ayurshala Immersions and Abhyanga, or for the yoga session to end all yoga sessions, sunrise salutations atop a majestically positioned Mughal-era parapet, which left us speechless, as did so many things here.
Set in an oasis of fruit trees and flowering shrubs, Amanbagh's Pavilions and Suites create a cool and welcoming contrast to the stark, arid beauty of Rajasthan's Aravalli Hills. Some feature private pools, terraces and courtyards while all have a grand palatial feel, reflecting their royal past as a former hunting ground for the Maharaja of Alwar
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Amanbagh’s 203 square metre (2,185 square feet) Pool Pavilions offer guests their own spacious garden courtyard and a private swimming pool within the resort’s verdant setting. Inside, a king-sized bed, living area with large daybed, writing desk and armchairs, and a spacious dressing area with twin-walk-in wardrobes come together to create a safe haven fit for a king. The en suite bathroom is filled with natural light, bringing the outside-in, and a bathtub carved from Udaipur green marble adds an opulent feel. The pavilion also has a separate shower and toilet to ensure ample space and privacy.
Towering palms and eucalyptus trees engulf Amanbagh’s palatial Terrace Haveli Suites, which offer 163 square metres (1,754 square feet) of space and seclusion, with views over Amanbagh’s pool or of the mountains in the distance.
Each has an expansive outdoor terrace with dining area and a large daybed, ideal for admiring the serene natural setting. Inside, the suite offers accommodation for up to three adults or two adults and two children under the age of 12. A king-sized bed is accompanied by an airy, elegant living area with a daybed, armchairs and a writing desk while a large en suite bathroom with bathtub carved from Udaipur green marble and separate dressing room add a sense of grandeur.
With their palatial pink walls and vaulted entrances appearing through the greenery, Amanbagh’s Garden Haveli Suites provide 125 square metres (1,345 square feet) of consummate privacy. Spacious and elegantly appointed, each suite has a private terrace overlooking the resort’s pristine gardens, alongside a courtyard with an outdoor dining area, ideal for making the most of the serene natural setting. Inside, a king-size bed, bathroom with bathtub carved from Udaipur green marble and a living area with daybed, armchairs and writing desk, create an atmosphere that perfectly balances contemporary features with just the right amount of opulence and grandeur.
Pristine manicured gardens provide lush tranquil views from the expansive terraces of Amanbagh’s Courtyard Haveli Suites. At 125 square metres (1,345 square feet) each has a serene outdoor area, with dining area and courtyard where guests can enjoy the fresh mountain air and al-fresco meals. Ideal for couples seeking their own opulent escape, the suites feature king-sized beds alongside a spacious living area with daybed and expansive bathroom with green marble bathtub, well-suited to those seeking a space to rest and reset.
Amanbagh is located at the foot of the Aravalli hills in Rajasthan, northwest India • The property lies around 90km northeast of Jaipur, and around 140km north of Sawai Madhopur, the stopping-off point for Amanbagh’s sister property in India, Aman-i-Khàs
Ajabgarh 301027 Rajasthan, India
