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Resorts IndiaAman
I Khas, Ranthambore
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The
camp lies on a gentle slope against a backdrop of dry, brushwood hills. It is
set up for only nine months of the year and is packed away in the hot summer.
When set up, the camp blends in unobtrusively with the native vegetation of
tall grasses, scrub and trees.
On
arrival, guests are taken by four-wheel-drive vehicle to a walled courtyard.
The entrance to the camp is via a pathway that leads through high walls,
opening onto views of the rocky Aravalli hills that undulate through
Ranthambhore National Park.
There are six accommodation tents.
Each echoes a rich Mughal style with rooms separated by cotton
drapes. The tents, set on a concrete plinth, measure 108sq m, and are
identical in design. They are constructed of canvas and supported by a steel
frame with the interior walls and ceilings draped in fine cotton. Entry to
each tent is through a screened area that contains an armchair and a dining
table with chairs. Beyond this is the centre of the tent that ascends to a
soaring six-metre canopy under which lies an oversized daybed, ideal for
lounging.
Opening from the central area are three further sections
for sleeping, bathing and dressing. 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 whilst the dressing area
contains the cupboards with hanging space and twin vanities. Cotton screens
provide complete privacy. Furniture is minimal and unobtrusive, mimicking
the travelling camps of an earlier time. Each tent is air-conditioned, with
a ceiling fan and a cooler chest for drinks.
Camp stays are
all-inclusive of accommodation, meals and house beverages and run for a
minimum of three nights.
Food & Dining : There
are three additional tents making nine in all. The
Dining Tent
at Aman-i-Khás is furnished with tables and chairs. Meals are often
served in different locations throughout the grounds and dinner is most
often concluded around a roaring outdoor fire that serves as a focal point
in colder winters. The camp serves Indian cuisine and a range of western
dishes. Freshness of produce is ensured as most of the vegetables and herbs
are grown in the camps organic vegetable garden.
Facilities
: Lounge and Library : Located adjacent to the dining
tent is the Lounge Tent. This is furnished with banquettes, reading tables
and chairs. The library provides a wide collection of coffee-table books on
the national park, the tigers, the history and culture of Rajasthan, as well
as on other aspects of Indian culture and history. Also on offer is a
selection of novels, magazines and board games. A small range of local
handicrafts, fabrics and sundries are available for purchase.
Spa
Treatment : The Spa Tent consists of two treatment areas featuring twin
massage tables. Spa treatments include massage, scrubs and traditional henna
art using local ingredients, herbs and spices.
Fireplace :
Situated at the upper level of the camp this outdoor spot with its
nightly log fires in many ways serves as an informal lounge and dining area.
It is the ideal location for a cool drink during the day as well as being
the pre and post excursion gathering point.
Experience
: The experience at Aman-i-Khás is focused on viewing
wildlife, in particular, the tiger. Ranthambhore National Park was declared
a wildlife sanctuary in 1955. It was once the hunting grounds of the
Maharajah of Jaipur. Following the launch of Project Tiger and concerted
conservation efforts to save the big cats, the tiger population is now more
visible and stable.
Wildlife : The core of the
park, which measures around 400 square kilometres, presents the best
opportunity for spotting tigers, leopards, jungle cats, hyenas and sloth
bears. Interestingly, tiger sightings at Ranthambhore are among the best
anywhere.
Chital deer, antelopes and gazelles can also be seen
roaming the savannah whilst the lakes and waterholes are home to the Indian
marsh crocodile. Bird life, both resident and migratory, is prolific and
over 350 species have been sighted within the park.
The best time
to view game is in the early morning and late afternoon. The camp operates
four-wheel-drive open-top jeeps customised for maximum comfort. The morning
starts with tea or coffee at 5am with the vehicles leaving camp shortly
after. Excursions last around four-and-a-half-hours and take place twice a
day. Trips are led by Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve appointed guides who take
guests on a range of routes through the park. The morning excursion returns
at about 9.30am when breakfast is served. The afternoon excursions depart
from the camp at around 3.30pm and generally return at 6.30pm. Excursion
times are set by the park authorities as only a limited number of vehicles
are permitted inside the park core at any one time.
Other
Activities : Ranthambhore Fort : Within the
grounds of the park, is the historic and striking Ranthambhore Fort.
Constructed between 944AD and 1110AD, it measures four-and-a-half square
kilometres with ramparts totalling over seven kilometres in length.
Strategically located, it was always coveted by rulers and was the scene of
many battles. The fort stood proudly independent until it fell to the mighty
Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th Century. Individual tours to the fort are
available on request and travelling time from the camp is approximately 25
minutes.
Camel Safaris : Also available are
horse and camel safaris through the outskirts of the park and traditional
villages.
Nature Walks: To enjoy the countryside
up close, guests can head out on nature walks through the low hills led by
naturalists. This might also include a visit to the Ranthambhore School of
Art.
About Aman I Khas
Location
Travel Information
Accommodation
Experience
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