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Aman-I-Khas, Ranthambore: Aman-i-Khás is a wilderness camp for travellers desiring an experience that combines rural Rajasthan with nature.The camp sits on a gentle slope on the edge of the Rajasthan desert in the confines of the Ranthambore National Park.

Aman-i-Khás combines aman, the Sanskrit word for ‘peace’, with khás, meaning ‘special’ in Hindi and Urdu.

Surrounded by the starkly beautiful Aravalli Hills, the camp provides access to the wildlife of Ranthambore National Park which measures a total of 1,334 square kilometres. Guests of Aman-i-Khás can also explore the region’s ancient forts and colourful rural villages nearby.

An encampment of just 10 special tents, Aman-i-Khás rests on the edge of Rajasthan’s Ranthambhore National Park, a sanctuary for wildlife and cultural beauty. Primal fantasies, in tented splendour, are played out around the camp’s faithfully rustic outdoor fireplace, surrounded by cushioned, stone-clad banquettes under the magnificence of nature’s twinkling ‘eye’. The beguiling calls of the wild, the breath-taking vistas of the brushwood Aravalli Hills dotted with crumbling ruins and palatial remnants, and a natural watering hole nearby, completes a compelling stage from which to experience an unforgettable adventure. All in sweeping canopied style, reminiscent of the travelling tents enjoyed during the resplendent Moghul dynasty.

Best time to Visit Rathambore: The Best Time to Visit Ranthambore National park will be from October 1 to June 30.  Rest of the Time Park is closed for the Visitors due to the monsoon season, from July 1 to September 30.

Travel Tips: During the winter months of December and January, warm clothes will be required, particularly in the morning and evening. Winter temperatures can range from a high of 25°C to an overnight low of 2°C. During autumn and spring, guests should pack light woollens for early morning and evenings with lighter clothing for the rest of the day. During the hot summer months it is recommended that guests wear light, yet conservative attire. Guests should at all times travel with comfortable walking shoes and a wide brimmed hat. On safari in the park, subdued natural colours such as khaki, brown and beige are appropriate.

Experience: The camp’s focal point is the outdoor fireplace, an ideal meeting place before or after wildlife safaris into the park, or for star-gazing with a nightcap after dinner. Surrounded by trees, the step-well is a good spot for bird watching. The region is home to more than 350 unique bird species.

What could be more invigorating than waking up to the crisp morning air and walking out of your spacious tent to see the starkly beautiful wilderness of the Ranthambore National Park spread before you. Composed of deciduous forest, open grasslands and waterholes set in a semi arid expanse, Ranthambore is a natural habitat for tigers in the core of the park, but on the outskirts where Aman-i-Khás is located, visitors are encouraged to join a guided nature walk through the low hills. Guided nature walks from the camp led by a naturalist are also available, as is an excursion with a naturalist by SUV to the Banas Riverbed to spot water fowl and wading birds.

Providing privacy within a thick canopy of trees, the camp’s step-well, or bawadi, is a series of squared, concentric steps that converge deeper into the pool. Lined with natural sandstone, the facility blends in with the camp and the surrounding topography, and provides refreshing post-safari dips.

In the evenings, sit on the deck of your tent or join other camp visitors around the communal fireplace. Listen to the sounds of the wilderness settling down for the night, as you discuss the day’s sightings.

How to Reach Aman-I-Khas, Ranthambore:

• Nearest City: Jaipur (3hrs by Road) Aman-i-Khás provides car transfers between the resort and Jaipur, a three hour’s drive away, at US$200++ per car per way.

• From Delhi:

  • By Flight to Jaipur: 45 Min

• By Train (Convenient Mode):

  • Travel time to Sawai Madhopur station, on the outskirts of Ranthambore National Park, is approximately 6hrs by Golden Temple Train and 4hrs by Augustkranti Train. Amanresorts does its best to ensure that the journey runs smoothly and guests travel in a compartment for two to four persons chaperoned by a ‘batman’ or member of staff from Aman-i-Khás. Drinks and light snacks are provided.

  • On arrival in Sawai Madhopur, guests are taken on the 15-minute journey to the camp itself in an open-top vehicle, arriving in time for lunch or dinner.

• By Helicopter:

  • Alternatively, travel by private helicopter is possible, and there is a landing pad 10 minutes from the camp. Price and details are available on request.

Package Rates:

Package includes:

• Two nights accommodation in a luxury tent

• Three meals per person daily

• Unlimited beverages (excluding wines and spirits)

• One safari excursion per person per stay by shared jeep or canter as per the availability

• Daily yoga classes led by a private instructor as per the availability

• Return transfers from Sawai Madhopur Train Station

• VAT & taxes

Package cost does not include:

• Beverages include wine, spirits, beer, liqueurs and cigars.

• Chargeable activities such as spa treatments and excursions outside the resort.

• Car and Train tariffs.

Extra Person / Child Policy:

• A 3rd adult will be charged INR.11,500 per day with inclusions as stated. No more than three adults may share one tent.

• Children between 2 and 12 years of age will be subject to a charge of INR.2,000 per day with inclusions as stated. No more than two children may occupy one tent.

• Complimentary stays are applicable for children under two years of age.

Terms:

• Rates are only available to Indian residents and proof of residency is required to guarantee reservations and upon check-in.