Recreation
Recreational activities at Aman-i-Khas include:
» 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 therapies include massage
and traditional beauty treatments such as scrubs, wraps and foot baths all
of which use 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.
Sightseeing
»
Ranthambore National Park : 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 Ranthambore 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.
» Ranthambore Fort : Within the grounds of the park,
is the historic and striking Ranthambore Fort. Constructed between 944 AD
and 1110 AD, 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 Ranthambore School of
Art.
