{"id":173466,"date":"2017-04-05T12:49:56","date_gmt":"2017-04-05T12:49:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/luxurylaunches.com\/?p=173466"},"modified":"2017-04-05T12:49:56","modified_gmt":"2017-04-05T12:49:56","slug":"a-visit-to-the-most-haunted-fort-in-rajasthan-and-more-with-amanbagh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxurylaunches.com\/hotels_and_resorts\/a-visit-to-the-most-haunted-fort-in-rajasthan-and-more-with-amanbagh.php","title":{"rendered":"A visit to the most haunted fort in Rajasthan and more with Amanbagh"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nNestled in the heart of the valley with the Aravalli mountains forming a gorgeous backdrop lies a green oasis that is Amanbagh – our weekend retreat for two days! For more on our stay, you can read our review of the Amanbagh<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The drive from Jaipur airport to Amanbagh is simply beautiful. As you traverse down a slightly bumpy road with vibrant Flame of the Forest trees on either side and a scattering of pretty peacocks and playful langurs here and there; you begin to feel you\u2019re already in paradise. That\u2019s when you spot it in the distance. A modern-day palace glistening in pink and surrounded by many, many trees. As your vehicle approaches past the lush landscaped gardens filled with only the melodious sound of chirping birds; you know you\u2019ve reached the \u2018garden of peace\u2019!<\/p>\n

Amanbagh enjoys a fabulous location in the rural valley of Ajabargh. It gives you that much-needed solitude and is the perfect base from which to explore the surrounding area. The resort itself has a host of activities one can indulge in besides day excursions to places of interest. Whether on foot, by camel, horseback, or in an open jeep, the ever smiling staff can arrange it all for you.<\/p>\n

Morning walks<\/strong>
\nMorning walks are a lovely way to discover the valley and observe traditional farming life while learning about the flora and fauna native to this part of Rajasthan. There are walks scheduled every morning at 7.30 and a guide will show you around.<\/p>\n

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The Gopinath temple inside Bhangarh fort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hindu temple visit<\/strong>
\nIf you\u2019d like to experience the spiritual side of Amanbagh, there is a temple in the vicinity where you can even partake in an \u2018Aarti\u2019 (Hindu ritual of worship) ceremony daily at 6.45 pm.<\/p>\n

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Other activities<\/strong>
\nThe resort also offers yoga and meditation sessions every morning either at the resort or offsite in front of the temples of Bhangarh. Definitely go in for the latter. If you\u2019d like to learn some Indian cooking, there are even private cooking classes where Chef will explain the various Indian spices and teach you to cook up a meal befitting a king. A visit to the resort\u2019s private organic garden should not be missed as it\u2019s a great way to learn how herbs and vegetables are grown. Plus, you now know where your food is sourced from! I did pay a visit to the organic vegetable garden and was taken aback by the variety of herbs and vegetables and my question to Chef was \u201cTell me, what vegetable do you NOT have here?\u201d All I got was a mischievous grin in response to that. Ah, well!<\/p>\n

During our stay at the resort, we opted for two excursions given a little time that we had. A visit to the \u2018Bhangarh fort\u2019, said to be one of Asia\u2019s most haunted places and the \u2018Cow Dust\u2019 tour.<\/p>\n