Amanbagh

At Amanbagh , dining begins with the likes of French toast dipped in buttery caramel for breakfast. Meals using local family recipes (or a more international assortment) and fresh ingredients from the 2-acre organic garden can be enjoyed in the dining room or out on the rooftop terrace. The Aman Spa offers relaxing treatments including a Himalayan hot stone massage and Shirodhara, the gentle pouring of liquids on your forehead. Enjoy yoga sessions on the open-air pavilion, meditation by the lake or spend time soaking in the pool.

The Aravali hills and their skirts of green are filled with little towns and ancient temples. Days spent at Aman Bagh include outings to the 17th-century town of Bhangarh, a haunting collection of aged palaces, temples and bazaars. You can't visit this part of Rajasthan without a meander through Sariska Tiger Reserve, a bygone hunting ground now home to jaguar, sambar deer, caracal and the Royal Bengals themselves. The intriguingly named Cow Dust Tour is a trundle through local villages and herds of animals, which is especially scenic as dusk approaches.