Aman-i-Khas

Set in the Aravalli Hills, surrounded by scenic and tranquil settings, Aman-i-Khas is a luxury staying experience you were looking for in Ranthambore National Park. Offering accommodation in luxury tents and warm hospitality, the 5-star property ensures a Mughal-era type feel and comfort to its guests. The award-winning resort is perfect for a family holiday as well as honeymoon.

Aman-i-Khas offers the state-of-the-art facilities and amenities and ensures a flawless experience on your Ranthambore holiday. The 5-star property houses a spa and Ayurveda centre that provide a wide range of therapies. The dining experience at Aman-i-Khas is also special as the food is prepared with the produce grown in the resort’s personal gardens. The stepwell style swimming pool leaves no stone unturned to provide the relaxation guests are craving for.

On the outskirts of Ranthambore National Park, the camp’s eleven expansive and luxurious tents overlook a ruggedly beautiful landscape that is home to abundant wildlife. Positioned to ensure utmost privacy, the Tents offer soaring living spaces decorated with classic furnishings. The light-filled bathing area features a free-standing bathtub and shower, while the living room has twin writing desks. Each tent is filled with light and offers an expansive 108 square metres (1,162 square feet) of space, with a soaring bedroom, living area with daybed, dining area and bathroom with free-standing bathtub and shower. Elegantly furnished, the tents are positioned to ensure utmost privacy, each with their own sun deck, ideal for watching passing birdlife.

Rooms Feature:

King-size bed or twin beds

Oversized daybed ideal for lounging

Twin writing desks

Dining area

Attached bathroom

Dressing area, twin vanities

Sun deck

Chest cooler for drinks

Air conditioning, ceiling fan, heating

WiFi

Sun deck

Bathing area with free-standing bathtub and shower

Separate toilet

Wildlife Safaris

Witness dramatic battles and the rise and fall of assorted dynasties over the centuries, today Ranthambore observes the unfolding of a different sort of struggle – the survival of the tiger. Through the dedication and perseverance of tiger experts such as Valmik Thapar and Fateh Singh Rathore, the big cats are back on the prowl.

Twice daily safaris

Ranthambore National Park is one of the finest places in India to see wild tigers in their natural habitat. Resting on the outskirts of the Park, Aman-i-Khás offers twice-daily safaris into its pristine wilderness – just after sunrise in the morning, and in the late afternoon – the best times of day to spot wildlife.

Wildlife in Ranthambore

The National Park is home to crocodiles, leopards, jackals, sambar deer and some 300 species of birds, but it is the Bengal tiger for which it is best known. With almost 90 resident tigers in the park, the chance of spotting these magnificent creatures – possibly even with cubs – is high, but if they prove elusive, the experience is no less rich, for this primal wilderness is alive with wonder.

Camel Safari

A camel safari offers a privileged insight into the extraordinary terrain encircling Aman-i-Khás. From the superior vantage point of a camel’s back, spot foxes, deer, antelope and, of course, the many varieties of birds whose musical chatter provides the soundtrack for a stay in the region. For families, this excursion can be taken as a camel-cart ride to DastKari, where creative block print paper art activities await.

Ancient Forts

Situated within the National Park, Ranthambore Fort is one of the oldest in India and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, protected by sheer cliffs on three sides and dotted with Jain and Hindu temples. Khandar Fort, a short drive away, is perched on a hill 300 metres above the plains, where a millennium of history is on display in the ruins of its palaces. Explore these fascinating sites with a personal guide, then enjoy a picnic lunch in a secluded setting.

A Clean Shave and the Art of Henna

Beneath a tree in a secluded part of the camp, men can enjoy an open-air shave in the traditional Indian fashion by Roop, the camp’s resident barber. Local women demonstrate delicate and temporary henna skin art, traditionally applied to the hands, arms and feet of brides-to-be.

Ride with the Royals of the Past

Embark on a horse safari through the unspoilt terrain of the Land of Kings, astride a Marwari horse – a rare breed from the Marwar (Jodhpur) region that was highly prized by the Rajput royals. The Aman-i-Khas horse safari gives guests a taste of the regal past on which Rajasthan prides itself. Through the Marwaris' story, you will be immersed in the history, culture and landscape of this Land of Kings.

Khandar Fort Trek

Just 90 minutes by car from the camp lies the once majestic Khandar Fort. Guests are invited to take the narrow, steep winding goat track to the edge of the cliff from where the ancient fort dwellings, including several temples and stepwells can be explored. The view over the valley and ravines makes this hike worthwhile and whilst exploring the fort, guests might catch a glimpse of the shepherds who graze their flock within the boundaries of the deserted ruins. Exploration of the fort is followed by lunch served in this breathtaking location.

Chambal River Cruise

The Chambal River is one of the few perennial rivers in the region. A leisurely upstream cruise with a naturalist guide will bring guests face to face with a variety of birds, water turtles and possibly even the elusive gharial (a thin-snouted crocodile on the Critically Endangered list) that can grow up to six feet long. End the cruise at a wonderful look-out point where lunch awaits, before returning to the camp for a well-deserved drink around the central fireplace.

It is also possible to combine the Chambal River Cruise with the Khandar Fort Trek for a truly immersive day-long experience in rural Rajasthan.