Amanbagh In a parched corner of the Rajasthani desert, among the rolling Aravalli Hills, Amanbagh sits within the grounds of the former campsite for royal tiger hunts. Now re-shaped by architect Ed Tuttle, the modern-day Mughal palace has been carved out of the palest of sandstone and local pink marble, with scalloped arches and cupolas nodding to India’s golden age. With daily pool-side yoga sessions; a spa with Ayurvedic treatments; and pool pavilions with indulgent marble bathrooms, we don’t blame you for not wanting to leave. But on the doorstep of majestic forts and ruins and the jungle of Sariska National Park, there’s no excuse not to step out and experience the best of what the region has to offer. District Alwar, Ajabgarh; Tel: 91.1465 223 333; www.aman.com