WILDLIFE
RESORTS
RANTHAMBHORE
WILDLIFE RESORTS TIGER DEN
RESORT
Ranthambhore National
Park : India boasts of thousands of years of cultural and
natural heritage, 86
national
parks, 448 wildlife reserves, more than 2.4 million temples, mosque and churches,
magnificent forts and palaces, the towering Himalayas, a large coastline and infinite
other attractions. According to Lonely Planet, India is among the top five destinations
for individual travelers among 134 countries, and finds mention in a list of 101
best hotels in the world. One such national park is the Ranthambore national park
situated in the state of Rajasthan.
Ranthambore, in the state of Rajasthan,
is one of the smallest Project Tiger reserves. Its name comes from the vast fort
that stands in the middle of the forest. The name Ranthambore is derived from
two hills in the area, Ran and Thanbhor. Another version says that Ranthambore
was once called Rana Stambhapura or City of the Pillars of War!
Ranthambore
Tiger Reserve in the Indian state of Rajasthan comprises distinct areas with varied
conservation and virtually separated geographically, with mere narrow corridors
linking them.
The Ranthambore National Park, at the junction of the Aravalis
and the Vindhyas, is a unique juxtaposition of natural and historical richness,
standing out conspicuously in a vast arid and denuded tract of eastern Rajasthan,
barely 14 kilometer from the town of Sawai Madhopur.
It is spread over
a highly undulating topography, varying from gentle to steep slopes, from flat-topped
hills (indala, Doodh-Bhat and Chiroli) of the Bindhyas to the conical hillocks
(Lahpur, Nalghati, Khachida, Anantpur etc.) to narrow, rocky gorges. An important
geological feature, the "Great Boundary Fault" where the Bindhyas were brought
against the much ancient Aravalis, passes from here.
Geographical
Details : Longitude: From 76-23-00 E to 76-39-00 E
Latitude: From 25-54-00 N to 26-12-00 N
Average rainfall:
800mm
Temperature: Min 4, Max 47 (deg. cel. )
Area details :
Total area: 392.5 sq. kms.
Ranthambhore National Park (core) 274.50
sq. kms.
Buffer area to R.N.P. 118.00 sq. kms.
Opening Time :
The park is open from 1st October till 30th June.
Seasons
and Climate : Cold: October to March (Min less than 10 degrees
Celsius) good animal sightings. Best time for bird watching.
Warm:
April to June (Max 40 degrees Celsius) excellent animal sightings.
Wet:
July to September (National Park is closed) Happy hours.
Gear
Light cotton
clothes in warm weather. Raincoat in wet weather. Woolens and jackets in cold
weather. Preferably wear neutral and earthy coloured clothes.
Opening
time : 1st October to 30th June.
Advisable to carry camera and binoculars.
Places to See: Places to See
in the Park:Ranthambore Fort: 
Bakaula - Sea running streams.
Kachida - Spot a concentration
of Spotted Deer.
Rajbagh Lake - Carpeted with Lotus flowers and filled
with Lotus eaters.
Phutakot - Colorado of this area.
Highest
Point - Gives a virtual 'aerial' view of the Park.
Semli & Berda -
Breathtaking landscapes that seem to stretch till infinity.
Khemsa Kund
- An ancient water tank.
Kukraj Ghati - See the grand view of the
National Park from the peak of Kukraj.
Lahpur Valley - Large flat
grassland very good for viewing Deer, Antipole and Tigers.
Sultanpur ki
Kui - One of the most scenic drives in the Park.
Places
to See around the Park: Gilai Sagar and Mansarover - Gilai Sagar
and Mansarover are two major water bodies outside the reserve that attract thousands
of migratory birds during the winter. Ideal for bird watchers. . Sawai Madhopur
Town - Famous for folk arts.
Fort of Khandar - The fort of KHANDAR is on
the far side of the reserve and well worth a visit.These forts command stunning
views of the area. It is also intersting to visit the resettled complexes of Kailashpuri
and Gopalpura if you are interested in the story of how communties left the park
to give way to the tigers thereby allowing them to flourish. Amaraeshwar Mahadeo
Temple - Nestled in the high hills Jogi Mahal, Forest Rest House - Adjacent to
India's largest Banyan Tree.
About Tiger Den Resort:
Tiger Den Jungle Lodge is situated in Khichlipur village,
adjacent
to the Ranthambore National Park and spreads over an area of 5 acres. It is a
brief 5-minute drive from the entrance to the Ranthambore National Park. Guests
at the Tiger Den Resort can land at the nearby helipad and check into the resort.
Accommodation : The Tiger Den Resort offers
its guests 40 Air Conditioned Cottages. Cottages are equipped with modern amenities
and are well furnished. The large windows of the rooms offer beautiful views of
the surrounding Aravali hills. Bathrooms have hot and cold running water. The
cottages offer an atmosphere of comfort and care and are tastefully decorated
to compliment the picturesque beauty outside.
Facilities
: Guests at Tiger Den Resort Ranthambore, can enjoy the cuisine
at the restaurant which serves Indian, Chinese and continental dishes. Folk dances,
barbeque nights and cultural events keep the guests entertained. Guests can also
enjoy jeep safaris in Ranthambore National Park; nature walks and trips to nearby
monuments. Experience the excitement of entering the lair of the tiger, when you
stay at Tiger Den Resort Ranthambore, in Rajasthan, India. The full back up generating
unit is there to deal with the erratic power supply and to ensure you maximum
comfort with round the clock hot and cold running water and other essential equipments.
Hence you enjoy all modern luxuries coupled with the idyllic natural surroundings
of Ranthambore National Park.
Fooding:
Tiger Den Resort Ranthambore makes you enjoy the lavishly laid buffet, serving
Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisine, too tempting to resist. Our mouth-watering
bar-be-que with bonfire and traditional folk dances makes the evenings colorful
and lively for our esteemed guests. A slide and video show compared by expert
naturalist is a treat to watch. A well-stocked library is a favorite with a flavor
for reading.
Entertainment & Recreation:
Folk dances
Evening outings
Indoors and outdoors games
Swimming pool
Library
Services
& Facilities: » Jungle Safari organized in open Jeeps & Canters
» Trek to Ranthambore Fort
» Nature walks with expert naturalists
» Slide
Show
» Laundry
» Library
» Souvenir Shop in the resort
Reaching
Tiger Den Resort: By Train: Nearest Rail Head: Sawai
Madhopur (10 km) on the Delhi Mumbai rail lines. Several trains a day from Delhi,
Mumbai, Agra, Jaipur.
By Air: Nearest Airport: Jaipur 180
km. Several flights from Delhi, Mumbai and other parts of India.
By
Road: Around 430 km by road from Delhi
Around 180 km by road from
Jaipur
Around 250 km by road from Agra
Also easily accessible from Bharatpur,
Ajmer, Pushkar, Alwar
VANYA
VILAS About Vanya Vilas:
The Oberoi Vanyavilas Ranthambore is spreadover an area 20 acres of landscaped
gardens. The hotel Oberoi Vanyavilas is one of the finest hotels in Ranthambore
and is well equipped with all the modern facilities. To reach the hotel Oberoi
VanyavilasRanthambore, Sanghaner in Jaipur is the nearest airport. It takes about
three and a half hours to reach the hotel from Jaipur by road. If you are coming
from Agra it takes about six hours by road.
Hotel Oberoi
Vanyavilas Fast Facts:
Name: The Oberoi Vanyavilas, Ranthambore
Location: Ranthambore Road, Sawai Madhopur, Ranthambore, Rajasthan
No. Of Tents: -25
Facilities: Laundry, Doctor on call, Restaurants,
Spa, Foreign Exchange, Folk music and dance, Room service, Travel desk.
Accommodation :Accomodation at Hotel Oberoi Vanyavilas Rantahambore.The
hotel Oberoi Vanyavilas Ranthambore is a luxurious hotel that offers modern facilities
and a wonderful experience in the rustic set up. The hotel Oberoi Vanyavilas Ranthambore
offers 25 luxury tents that are fully equipped to provide you the comforts of
luxurious hotel rooms. All the tents are beautifully decorated and have wooden
floors. The tents at the hotel Oberoi Vanyavilas are fully loaded with modern
facilities and offer DVD player and mini bar.
Dining at Hotel Oberoi Vanyavilas Ranthambore.Dining is a wonderful experience
at the hotel Oberoi Vanyavilas. The restaurants at the hotel Oberoi Vanyavilas
offer Indian and international cuisine. Interiors of the restaurants at the hotel
are beautifully done and provide a soothing ambience to guests.
Service
& Facilities: In-Room Amenities & Facilities include:
Personal Bar
Satellite Television
In-house Laundry
Dry Cleaning
Complimentary Fresh Fruit & Flowers,
Mineral Water
Newspapers
Meeting
Facilities
The Resort has facilities for small conferences of up to 50 persons.
Recreation & Leisure: Some of the
Recreational Facilities available at the Vanya Vilas include:
Heated Swimming
Pool,
Jogging Track,
Private Therapy Rooms to rejuvenate mind, body
& soul,
Games Room,
Lecture Room for films & talks on wildlife by Mr. Fateh Singh Rathore, a well
known naturalist & former Chief Conservationist of the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve,
An amphitheater for live performances and a watch tower from where guests can
view the reserve and its wildlife,
Private excursions for guests visiting
the Reserve.
How to reach Oberoi Vanyavilas Ranthambore?
The hotel Oberoi Vanyavilas Ranthambore is located on the Ranthambore
Road, Sawai Madhopur, and Ranthambore. It takes about three and a half hours to
reach the hotel from Jaipur by road.
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are well equipped with modern facilities and offers warm hospitality to its guests.
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SHERBAGH
Sher Bagh tent is a unique concept that promotes
eco-tourism. This is purely for those who want to spend their holiday in jungle
style; staying in comfortable tents and walking in the woods. The tents at Sher
Bagh offer all the modern facilities. The tents are pitched in the periphery of
the Ranthambore National Park.
Sherbagh Tents facts:
Name: Sher Bagh Tents, Ranthambore
Location: Near Ranthambore
National Park, Sawai Madhopur, Ranthambore, Rajasthan
No. Of Tents:
12
Facilities: Laundry, Doctor on call, Restaurant, Foreign Exchange,
Jungle safaris, Room service, Travel desk.
Accommodation:
Accomodation at Sher Bagh Tents, Ranthambore.Sher Bagh Tents
is a unique experience. Sher Bagh Tents offers accommodation in 12 tents. All
the tents are well equipped with all the modern facilities and provide the comforts
of a five-star hotel room. The tents have comfortable beds and attached bathrooms.
The décor of the tents is neat and elegant. Sher Bagh Tents also has a reading
section that has a wide selection of books on wildlife.
Dining at Sher
Bagh Tents.Ranthambore Sherbagh Tents Ranthambore offers Indian and Continental
cuisine.
Facilities offered by Sherbagh:
12 luxury double bedroom tents with verandahs
En suite bathrooms with
running hot & cold water
Bar Cafe
Dining Tent
Room Service
Lounge verandah & reading room
Ayurvedic Massage
"Pugmark" - the Sher
Bagh boutique
Telephone and fax
Resident doctor and hospital 3 kms away
Helipad
Transfers to & from
helipad & railway station
Special evening and talks with conservationists
who have dedicated their lives to Ranthambore and its animals.
How to reach Sher Bagh Tents? RanthamboreSher Bagh Tents Ranthambore
is located in the periphery of the Ranthambore National Park. India at its Best
provides complete information on hotels in Ranthambore Rajasthan. Hotels in Ranthambore
Rajasthan are well equipped with modern facilities and offers warm hospitality
to its guests. India at its Best also offers online hotel room booking facility
for hotels in Ranthambore Rajasthan. India at its Best provides online booking
for Sher Bagh Tents, Ranthambore.
SARISKA
WILDLIFE RESORTS SARISKA
PALACE
Sariska National Park
lies in the Aravalli hills and is the former hunting preserve of the Maharaja
of Alwar.
Sariska
itself is a wide valley with two large plateaus and is dotted with places of historical
and religious interest, including the ruins of the Kankwari Fort, the 10th century
Neelkanth temples, the Budha Hanumab Temple near Pandupol, the Bharthari Temple
near the park office, and the hot and cold springs of Taalvriksh. The large Siliserh
Lake is at the northeastern corner. The forests are dry deciduous, with trees
of Dhak, Acacia, Ber and Salar. The Tigers of Sariska are largely nocturnal and
are not as easily seen as those of Ranthambhor. The park also has good populations
of Nilgai, Sambar and Chital. In the evenings, Indian Porcupine, Striped Hyaena,
Indian Palm Civet and even Leopard are sometimes seen. The forests are lush during
and immediately following the monsoon, but during the dry months of February May
there is a shortage of water and in consequence mammals are attracted to water
holes. At this time of year visibility is good because of the sparse foliage.
Sariska is excellent for bird watching and has an unusually large population of
Indian Peafowl.
About Sariska Palace :
The grand Sariska Palace, built in 1892 - 1900, near the park office has
a large sprawling complex. The main palace, built by the Maharaja of Alwar as
a hunting lodge, has been converted into a hotel. Sariska Palace is 38 km from
Alwar Railway Station and is located inside the Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary. The
facilities offered include room service, hot and cold running water, swimming
pool, health club, Ayurvedic treatment, Money changing. Each room is richly furnished
with original Louis Quartzes and art deco furniture and has private bathroom with
bath and/or shower and toilet.
Nearby is Tiger’s Den, a tourist bungalow
run by the Rajasthan government RTDC & a private budget property called Tiger
Heavens. There are good roads within the park and some watchtowers. Safaris are
by 4-wheel drive motor vehicles.
The rooms & suites are gigantic (with typical high ceilings) & clean, with phones
but no TVs; some are air-conditioned. A large wall to keep the animals out, though
they often find their way in, encircles the lovely flower bedecked grounds. At
times you may be lucky to see wildlife while relaxing on the hotel terrace itself.
Location: 200 kms from Delhi.
115 kms from Jaipur Airport.
36 kms from Alwar Rly. Station
200 kms from Agra
250 kms from Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
Accommodation:
This 80 rooms hotel offers standard rooms to deluxe suites, all
with attached bath, with modern amenities in gracious, old world ambience, Palace
lawns and a restaurant housing trophies and, antique furniture.
Dining:
Restaurants: 1
Bar:1
Cuisine: Indian, Chinese, and Continental.
Food & Other Services
A restaurant where Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisine are served.
A bar that serves both Indian and imported spirits.
A swimming pool.
A stand-by generator backup.
Conference hall
Ayurvedic health
centre & health club
Doctor on call
Folk music and dance entertainment
at night on request, for the visiting groups.
To and fro transport from
Delhi, Sawai Madhopur or Jaipur can be arranged on paying extra charge.
Leisure Activities : Wildlife viewing by jeep
safari
Bird watching
Nature walks
Sightseeing tours and
visits to the nearby villa
Services & Facilities:
Multi cuisine restaurant, safe deposit vaults, swimming pool, tennis, sauna, steam
bath, yoga center, jacuzzi, camel, horse and jeep safaris, conference hall, Ayurvedic
health center, health club, bar, doctor on call all major credit card accepted
here The high point is Jeep Safari to Sariska Tiger Reserve either in early morning
or late afternoon.
Recreation & Leisure: Lush green forests. Silent
valleys. Enchanting glades. Brilliant, flaming sunrise and sunsets. Velvety black
nights spread under a canopy woven with glittering jewels. The myriad colors of
dancing flowers. The chirping of thousands of birds. The overwhelming tranquility.
And nestling amidst this incredible beauty is The Sariska Palace, a heritage hotel,
which once was the hunting lodge of the royal family of Alwar.
The romance
of Sariska is never ending. Just like it history. From the time the Buddhists
built their monasteries, to the time the Pratiharas their temples and closer down
in history, the Mughals who setup their Shikar camps, Sariska is wrapped in a
tradition as old as the Aravallis. The range of hills formed by the oldest rock
on earth. The Sariska Palace. Ascetics and emperors, down the ages, indeed did
a perfect naturopathic retreat where you rejuvenate mind and body, as.
Places of Interest: Sariska Tiger Reserve:
The 765.80 sq km thickly wooded reserve cradled in the picturesque valley of Aravalis.
Established in 1975, it is an excellent tiger sanctuary under the project Tiger.
The dry deciduous forest of the Reserve is noted for their population of tiger,
nilgai sambhar, cheetal, four horned antelope and wild boar.
The Alwar Fort: This huge fort with its ramparts stretching 5 km from
east to west, stands 304 meters above the city and 595 meters above the sea level,
constructed before the rise of the Mughal empire. Babar had spent a night at this
fort and took away the hidden treasures to gift to his son, Humayun. Akbar's son,
Jahangir had also stayed here for some time during his exile. The place where
he stayed is called Salim Mahal.
Jai Samand Lake: A beautiful
artificial lake constructed by maharaja jai singh in 1910A.D. Popular spot for
outings and picnics. During monsoons sprawling greenery all round makes it a visual
treat. Easily accessible by road from Alwar.
Access:
The nearest airport is at Jaipur (115 km 3 hours) and the nearest
railway station is at Alwar (36 km). The drive from Delhi takes 5-6 hours.
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