Surrounded by the starkly beautiful Aravalli Hills, the Aman-i-Khás is a wilderness camp located north of Jaipur in a rugged forest in Ranthambore National Park, a sanctuary for India’s exotic wildlife and one of the finest place to see wild tigers in their natural habitat. Guests of Aman-i-Khás can also explore the region’s ancient forts and colourful rural villages nearby.

Accommodation

Aman-i-Khás offers accommodation in 10 luxury air-conditioned tents each with soaring canopies draped in the Moghul style. The tents are identical in style, each set on a raised concrete plinth. Each tent features a private deck, sitting area and a bedroom with ensuite bathroom and each area is separate by cotton drapes. The bedroom area is fitted with a king-size bed flanked by twin writing desks. The bathing area includes a shower, soaking tub and separate toilet and the dressing area contains cupboards with closet space and twin vanities. Each tent is air-conditioned and can also be heated depending on the season and time of day.

Dining

Aman-i-Khas has a separate lamp-lit dining tent furnished with one large communal round table and several smaller tables, all surrounded by chairs. Indian cuisine and a range of Western dishes are served, and the freshness of produce is ensured as most of the vegetables and herbs are grown in the camp’s organic vegetable garden. Meals can be tailored to suit individual tastes, and the daily changing menu reflects seasonal produce. Dinner is most often concluded around a roaring outdoor fire that serves as a focal point in the evenings.

EXPERIENCES

At the Camp:

• Wellness, Spa and Yoga: Aman-i-Khas boasts of a Spa featuring a small central fountain with two treatment areas, each with twin massage tables. Spa treatments include massages, scrubs, stretches, facials and foot treatments designed to soothe and revitalise. Guest can also avail the outdoor yoga sessions.
• Step Wells and Pool: Guest can take refreshing dips in a step-well set within the camp. Modelled on the ancient step-wells, the camp's pool is surrounded by a sunny terrace and grove of trees.
• Lounge: Located adjacent to the Dining Tent is the Lounge Tent, furnished with banquettes, reading tables and chairs. The Lounge provides a wide selection of coffee-table books on the National Park, India’s tigers and the history and culture of Rajasthan, as well as other aspects of Indian heritage. Also on offer is a selection of novels, magazines and board games. Guests may listen to the CDs available with personal CD players. A small range of local handicrafts, fabrics and sundries are available for purchase.
• Fireplace: Situated in the central area of the camp, this outdoor spot with its nightly log fires serves as an informal lounge and dining area. It is the ideal location for basking in the winter sun, as well as providing a relaxed pre- and post-excursion meeting point.

Excurions:

• Ranthambore Safari: The main experience offered at Aman-i-Khas is the jungle safari in Ranthambore National Park, known for its rich variety of wildlife and birds. There are twice-daily guided excursions in an open-top vehicle that transports guests on wildlife safaris into the core of Ranthambore National Park. Prize predator sightings in the core of the park include tigers, leopards and smaller jungle cats. Chital deer, antelope and hyena can be seen roaming the savannah, while lakes and watering holes are home to the marsh crocodile and prolific birdlife.
• Camel Safaris: Safaris through the villages on the parks outskirts are available.
• Bird Watching: Guest can go for bird-watching treks in the lush Banas riverbed.

Location

Address : Ranthambhore, Rajasthan, INDIA