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Amanbagh sits in isolation amidst the arid Aravalli Hills near Alwar in northern India. The topography of the region consists of sandy plains interspersed with craggy hills and knolls, in stark contrast to the setting for Amanbagh - a lush oasis. Amanbagh derives its name from the words aman, meaning ‘peaceful' in Sanskrit and bagh, meaning ‘garden' in Hindi. It lies within a walled compound that was once used by the Maharajah of Alwar to site his mobile hunting camps in search of the elusive tigers known to roam the nearby hills. Long since abandoned, the trees and vegetation continue to thrive due to a reliable water supply drawn from an adjacent lake. The resort is every bit a modern day “palace,” conceived in the present, but humbly paying homage to the traditional architecture and design that has prevailed throughout the past.

New Delhi, with its broad boulevards and tree-lined avenues, is the primary gateway to Amanresorts' stays in northern India. The international airport is located approximately 35km from the city centre. Car transfers from the Delhi airport to Amanbagh takes approximately 4½ hours, although it is recommended to break the journey with a few nights at Aman New Delhi which provides the perfect base for exploring India’s vibrant capital city. 

The secondary international gateway to Amanbagh is Jaipur, which offers international flights to and from Dubai (the return leg passes via New Delhi) and Bangkok. Jaipur is a ½ hour flight from Delhi. There are approximately six daily flights between Delhi and Jaipur, and Mumbai and Jaipur during high season, operated by Sahara Airlines, Kingfisher Airlines, Jet Airways and Indian Airlines.

Amanbagh provides return car transfers between the resort and Jaipur a two-hour drive away.

Aman-i-Khás, the tented camp for wildlife safaris set on the outskirts of Ranthambhore National Park, is approximately three hours complimentary drive away.

Amanbagh is designed with an aesthetic eye and pays homage to its princely heritage and historical landscape, culminating in a contemporary sanctuary entwined in the luxuriant spoils of a rural setting. The evocative moods of its grand ‘Moghul’ past are portrayed in the sandstone cupolas and inner courtyards with serene soft pink marble featured extensively. Amanbagh’s 24 Haveli Suites and 16 Pool Pavilions exude the richness of the Moghul era that inspired them: set in a lush oasis of verdant wooded foliage, there is also a striking and refreshing 33m pool which is heated in the cooler months as well as a large wading pool. At night the geometric lines of the resort are defined by the atmospheric incandescence while the pools reflections’ dance to the sway of the palms and aromatic eucalyptus trees under a pristine starlit sky.

Courtyard Haveli Suite
Eight Courtyard Haveli Suites are located on the ground level of two dwellings on either side of the swimming pool. The entrance to each is via a courtyard with an outdoor dining area. Inside, there is a living area with a large banquette, two armchairs and a writing desk. Beyond is a private courtyard. The adjacent bedroom has a soaring domed ceiling and king-size bed whilst the bathroom is filled with natural light from windows facing the court. Each Courtyard Haveli Suite is fitted with a sound system and personal bar.

Garden Haveli Suite
Located on the ground level are eight Garden Haveli Rooms. Identical in design and furnishings to the Courtyard Haveli Suites, they are differentiated by a private terrace that overlooks a garden.

Terrace Haveli Suite
Eight Terrace Haveli Suites are located on the upper level of the two dwellings. Access to each is via a staircase that leads to private terraced courtyards, each with an outdoor dining area and two sun loungers. Inside, a sitting area is fitted with a daybed, two armchairs, and a writing desk. The bedroom offers a king-size bed and a large natural light-filled bathroom with bathtub and separate dressing room. Each Terrace Haveli Suite is fitted with a sound system and personal bar.

Pool Pavilion
Sixteen Pool Pavilions are located on the perimeter of the resort and offer their own private swimming pool and spacious garden. Entry to each Pavilion is via a garden courtyard that leads to a foyer passageway. The foyer provides access to the shared living area and bedroom on one side and to the bathroom on the other. The living area contains a king-size bed, writing desk, daybed for lounging, sound system and personal bar. The bathroom features a spacious dressing area, twin vanities, separate shower and a bathtub, carved from one piece of marble, located in the centre of the room under a domed ceiling. Double doors open from both the living area and bathroom onto the spacious garden courtyard, featuring a covered dining and lounge area. The private swimming pool measures three metres by nine metres and is cool throughout the summer months and heated during the winter months.

The Restaurant is positioned on the lower floor of the main building and provides an intimate atmosphere beneath its double-height ceiling. Seating is either banquette-style or at tables which flow onto the outside terrace. The food is simple, home-style, Indian cuisine with a choice of Western dishes also available.

An alternative, informal dining venue is next to the swimming pool. Here, the dining is outdoors beneath a covered colonnade.

The Library Terrace, located on the upper floor of the main building, is ideal for informal dining in the evening, particularly during the hotter months when a cool breeze may be enjoyed under a starlit sky.

The Bar and Salon is located opposite the Restaurant and offers a cosy place to relax and unwind.

The Roof Terrace, which is elevated above a canopy of trees and provides sweeping views over the surrounding landscape, is another option for dining and refreshments.

Spa Statistics
A team of highly-skilled therapists provides a range of healing therapies as well as more traditional treatments such as facials, massages and scrubs. These are available in the resort's Spa treatment rooms or in guest havelis. Treatments use Aman Spa products which are exclusively made from the purest natural ingredients.

Yoga at Amanbagh
The Spa at Amanbagh provides a complete wellness experience with Yoga, Qigong, Meditation and Reiki for all levels of experience. Daily options of joining either a complimentary Yoga class or guided nature walk are available to all guests.

Spa

The Bar and Salon -  The Bar and Salon is located opposite the Restaurant and offers a cosy place to relax and unwind.

Library
The Library and Reading Terrace are located on the second level of the main building. There are a variety of reference books on the history, arts, culture and wildlife of India as well as a selection of novels, magazines, newspapers, audio CDs and board games. Internet access is available via a desktop computer.

Boutique
The two-storey Boutique offers the region's finest selection of silverware, jewellery, textiles and fashion. A variety of convenience items is also available.

Swimming pool
The Swimming Pool is centred within the resort's gardens and measures 33m by 12m. Light meals and snacks are available poolside throughout the day. Beyond the swimming pool is the wading pool measuring 12m by 12m. Both pools remain cool throughout the summer and are heated during the colder months.

Cultural Trails
In the countryside surrounding Amanbagh, there lies evidence of a lost empire whose historical ambition still echoes in the remains of grand architectural ruins. Excursions on a cultural trail within a 30km radius of Amanbagh include visits to the nearby Ajabgarh Fort and Temple which were built in 1635 AD and are connected by an underground passageway. Nearby, the Baba Kapoor Shah Mosque was erected in the 17th century in memory of the great Sufi mystic of the same name. 15km from Amanbagh and built in the mid-1600s, Bhangarh is of great archaeological importance: a national heritage site that comprises an entire city of bazaars, palaces, gardens, temples and bathing pools that was deserted overnight by its inhabitants as the result of a curse.

Explore the countryside by camel cart, horseback, elephant, bicycle, jeep or Shikara boat. Amanbagh organizes a variety of safaris with different forms of transport including the unique Malwari horses of Rajasthan, stabled on the property, local camels, or even Amanbagh’s very own pet camel, Babu. Venture out by bicycle and discover the rural charm of the local villages and farming hamlets.

Amanbagh also offers many walking trails ranging from easy valley walks through rural villages to more challenging hikes high into the dramatic Aravalli Hills. These walks can be combined with our cultural trails and picnic lunches in spectacular locations.

5km away, on the edge of Sariska National Park lies Narayani Mata Temple, one of Rajasthan’s most sacred sites dating back to 1058 AD. Inside Sariska National Park, once the personal hunting grounds of the Maharajah of Alwar and now home to panthers, leopards, deer, wild boar, and a variety of birdlife, the temple town of Neelkanth provides a spectacular view from the plateau on which it sits. The site of many beautifully carved temples dating from the 6th century, its most famous temple, Neelkantheshwar, predates even these. In the heart of Sariska, Kankwari Fort was built sometime in the 16th century and is a remarkable site surrounded by jungle and palm trees. Once used by the Maharajah of Alwar as his Winter Palace, a picnic lunch can be arranged for Amanbagh guests on the Fort’s turret tops.

Daytrips to the Pink City of Jaipur for shopping and sightseeing can be arranged and combined with a sunset elephant safari on the way back to Amanbagh.

The famed Taj Mahal in Agra and lesser known abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri are both fabulous historic sights. A daytrip can be arranged upon request.

Beyond Amanbagh
neighbouring aman resorts
A wilderness camp of just ten luxury tents, Aman-i-Khás is set on the outskirts of Rajasthan’s Ranthambore National Park. Twice daily safaris provide the opportunity for sighting tigers, leopards, crocodiles and other animals. This sister resort of Amanbagh is a three-hour car journey away.

Aman New Delhi is one of Amanresorts new city-based resorts, and provides the perfect starting point to an Indian adventure, located as it is in the heart of atmospheric Lutyen’s Delhi. A comtemporary oasis of breezy rooms and state-of-the-art leisure facilities, Aman New Delhi exudes an overall sense of sophisticated calm, and thanks to its location, is just minutes away from numerous iconic sites such as Humayun’s Tomb, Purana Qila, India Gate and the Lodhi Gardens.

From New Delhi, it is a 3¾ hour flight to Colombo, Sri Lanka. Amangalla and Amanwella offer the opportunity to explore the rich diversity of Sri Lanka’s colourful south coast, its remarkable historical sites and its natural treasures. Amangalla is set within the 400-year-old walls of Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Amanwella is a contemporary beachfront resort set in a mature coconut grove near the village of Tangalle, a two-hour drive east from Galle.

Amankora in Bhutan can be conveniently accessed through the international gateway of New Delhi. The flight takes 2¾ hours. Set in Bhutan’s central and western valleys, Amankora is a series of lodges. A journey of discovery beneath the peaceful presence of soaring Himalayan peaks, Amankora’s lodge locations have been designed to offer travellers the opportunity to experience, in comfort, Bhutan’s rich cultural heritage and remarkable topography.