Once used by the Maharajah of Alwar as his base for tiger-hunting expeditions, today Amanbagh’s lush compound shelters guests in a modern-day Mughal palace, carved out of local pink marble and sandstone, with scalloped arches and cupolas paying homage to India’s golden age. A sanctuary in the arid Aravalli hills, 90 minutes from frenetic Jaipur, the property is surrounded by mature palm, fruit and eucalyptus trees, which shade the emerald-green pool. Beyond the palatial Suites, spa and gardens, guests will discover welcoming villages, majestic forts and ruins, and the jungle of Sariska National Park, where tigers still roam free. Laid out across two storeys, Amanbagh’s Suites and Pavilions all enjoy private outdoor spaces and an aesthetic that references the property’s regal past. Vaulted entrances, domed ceilings and scalloped windows provide the framework for the palatial interiors, which feature intricate lattice screens and green Udaipur marble. Living areas are furnished with daybeds and writing desks, while the kingsize beds, raised on plinths, are surrounded by majestic Mughal arches.