The Aga Khan Trust for Culture has overseen the remarkable restoration of this stunning fort-palace into a singular historic getaway and informative museum. As you might expect, the rooms in the rambling palace are all very different, with enough authenticity to make you feel privileged, if not regal, and enough 21st-century comforts to make you, well, comfortable. For those who prefer a little more modernity, the rooms in the garden house have satellite TVs.
There's a romantic garden, a burbling mountain stream, a superb restaurant and attentive professional staff. Oh, and room to park your helicopter. Even if you can't stay the night, a visit to the restaurant (mains Rs200 to Rs350) is recommended. Sit under the vine trellis and try the palapo (described as local pasta with apricot, almond and walnut sauce) or the walnutty and equally tasty chicken fasanjoon.