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42  OUTLOOK TRAVELLER • NOVEMBER 2010 

SUITE SIX WAYS TO STAY IN ONE PLACE

AMAN-I-KHÁSLuxury was never so understated as at this exclusivewilderness camp boasting a mere 10 canvas tents(but 108 sq m each). Inspired by the ‘rich Moghultravelling tents o bygone days’, they comprise‘rooms’ or sleeping, bathing, lounging, etc, sepa-rated by cotton drapes. Enjoy the simple yet super-lative meals, impeccable service, the knowledgeablesaaris, and you’ll begin to eel that the stratosphericprices may just be worth it. TARIFF $875, taxes extraCONTACT 07462-252052, amanresorts.com

VANYAVILASA regular on various ‘world’s best hotels’ lists, this isthe place to head or when you really, really want tosplash out. Unless, o course, you’re royalty. In whichcase, their grand tents with embroidered canopies,polished wooden oors, our-poster beds hungwith diaphanous silk, oversized bathrooms, privategardens and a private butler will eel like home. Andyou won’t fnd the wildlie-viewing arrangementslacking either. TARIFF rom Rs 40,500 CONTACT

07462-223999,oberoihotels.com  

KHEM VILLASI there is one thing that sets apart this luxuryproperty, run by Goverdhan Singh Rathore and hiswie Usha, it is authenticity. Yes, there are exquisiteblock-printed abrics, al resco baths in their bestcottages, and a new spa; but it is in territory keptnatural enough to invite jungle cats and moorhensright to your doorstep. The property also grows itsown organic produce and runs its own dairy to uelits pure vegetarian menu. TARIFF rom Rs 9,500CONTACT 07462-252099, khemvillas.com

VIVANTAOnce the maharaja o Jaipur’s hunting lodge, this80-year-old lodge is perhaps Ranthambhore’sonly heritage property. While much o the originalstructure remains, the old tents have been replacedby Vivanta-style rooms and suites—modern, smart,cosmopolitan. The place is clearly luxurious with 12acres o lawns, fve-star amenities, a spa and poolamong other acilities, but the good news is that it’snot entirely unaordable. TARIFF rom Rs 11,000CONTACT 07462-220541, vivantabytaj.com

RANTHAMBHORE BAGHPerect or the budget traveller. In a destinationoverrun by high-end resorts, here’s a place that’s notonly easier on the wallet but also doesn’t scrimp onconveniences. The property oers a mix o 24 taste-ul AC rooms and tented accommodation, the latterscattered across tree-flled lawns. Sure, there’s nospa or pool, but then again, who needs the rillswhen you’ve got wildlie-packed Ranthambhore parkat your doorstep? TARIFF rom Rs 2,975 CONTACT

07462-221728, ranthambhore.com

RANTHAMBHORE FORESTAn excellent choice or amily vacations. This 46-room WelcomHeritage property goes well beyondthe wildlie experience to oer such acilities as abanquet hall! There’s even volleyball, tennis andbadminton courts, a mini gol course, independentpools or adults and kids and a shooting range.Preer to stay in? With the variety o cultural pro-grammes on oer, it’s impossible to get bored here.TARIFF rom Rs 7,000 CONTACT 07462-221120,ranthambhorforestresort.com

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