12

Amanbagh: An Eco-friendly Resort & Spa in Rajasthan, India

Reena Das
Located in the foothills of the dry and parched Aravalli Hills in Rajasthan, India, Amanbagh is a secluded eco-friendly retreat featuring signature Mughal architecture, lush manicured gardens and a wellness spa. UK's leading travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler recognizes Amanbagh as one of the "world's best eco-spa." Catering to the affluent, Amanbagh is one of India's unique tourist destinations.

Amanbagh: The Eco-friendly Resort

Rajasthan beckons tourists with its colorful and vibrant history and folklores, grand architecture, gorgeous sand dunes and rich culture.Amanbagh or the "garden of peace" is located in a small city of Rajasthan called Ajabgarh. The resort is an epitome of grandeur and opulence with pink sandstone and marble exterior, affluent interiors and unique details. Once the site of a king's hunting lodge, today the resort is the winner of Gallivanter's Guide award for excellence from 2008 through 2010. Harpers Bazaar acclaimed Amanbagh as the Winner of the Best Hotel Award for Adventure in 2008.

An eco-friendly destination away from the humdrum of the city, Amanbagh maintains the alliance with nature with exotic gardens, towering palm and eucalyptus trees, maintained by the water of a nearby lake. Grass brooms are used to clean the rooms, recycled tea and rice sacks for trash bins and leftover food is donated to the local pig shelter. Guests to the resort enjoy meals cooked with organic vegetables, fruits and herbs grown on the property. In addition, the villa uses a part of the land to raise free-range chickens also served to guests.

Amanbagh: Lodging Options & Amenities

Courtyards, havelis (private mansions) and terraces offer a unique combination of Mughal and Rajasthan architecture. Guests have access to 24 suites and 16 pool pavilions. Prices run at a nightly rate of $700 to $ 1,250. Havelis usher guests to a timeless era of royal elegance and comfort with luxurious bedding, private dining room, sitting area, marbled bathrooms and personal bar. The pool pavilions have their personal swimming pools and gardens.

A restaurant serves organic Western and Indian food. Also available are a library and a boutique that features the region's best silverware, jewelry and fashion collection.

Amanbagh: The Wellness Spa

Guests may enjoy a quiet yoga session offered by trained therapists and yogis near the lake. Alternatively, experience a complete wellness session of reiki, meditation and yoga and Qigong ( breath practices for mental awareness) at the spa that also specializes in an array of therapeutic massages, facials and holistic Ayurvedic treatments.

Amanbagh: Best Time to Visit

Spring and fall is the best time to visit Rajasthan. Although the days get pretty crisp and hot, the nights are pleasant and cool.

Amanbagh

Ajabgarh, Rajasthan
India
Phone:(91) 1465-223-333
Website

Published by Reena Das - Featured Contributor in Lifestyle

Reena Das is a professional freelance writer providing well-researched content to several online publications like Yahoo!, Suite101, eHow, Trails, Travels and USA Today. She is also one of the top 1000 Cont...  View profile

2 Comments

Post a Comment
  • Mary Russel3/7/2011

    It sounds beautiful.

  • Judi J3/7/2011

    Sounds wonderful Reena, and oh so relaxing. :)

Displaying Comments

To comment, please sign in to your Yahoo! account, or sign up for a new account.