Shahpura Bagh

In a secluded spot surrounded by a grove of trees, the large infinity pool has underwater ledges to lounge on, cushy day beds on pavilions and a tented bar. You can also enjoy yoga sessions by the pool deck or lake as well as personalised accupressure treatments. Tuck into home-cooked Tandoori cuisine and the more continental fare in the homely dining room or out in the garden. Spot grazing cows, peacocks in full colour and the occasional blue bull poking its head out of the woods as you stroll across the lawns.

In the 45-acre garden, Shahpura offers 11 spacious suites decorated with antiques and patterned rugs, each bespoke in design. The hotel has five Royal Suites with colourful chandeliers and nature-inspired artwork, four suites, which come with a lounge area and a fireplace in the bathroom and two luxury villas with a private terrace, an outdoor shower and central courtyard. Each room comes with a king size bed, air con, tea/coffee facilities, a TV and en-suite bathroom with a deep claw-foot tub.

Lead by the in-house naturalist, enjoy private bird watching by the lake or drives across the wetlands with over 250 small lakes and 180 species of birds to find - plus a spot of boating. Head out on a bullock cart ride around the estate or along laneways to the local bazaar. See the village's fascinating craft traditions like folk scroll painting and the rare art of phad painting. Explore the landscape on private cycling trails, visit the ancient and serene temple of Ram Dwara, or partake in a cooking lesson from the royal recipe book.