Regal safari lodgings
Pavilions with hand-painted wildlife frescoes open onto twenty landscaped acres of lily ponds, torchlit amphitheatre courtyards, and tranquil mango orchards.
“spacious, magical, private tents are set between lemon and mango trees, with enclosed gardens, teak floors, claw-foot tubs, tiger motifs, and air conditioning.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Walled gardens enclose freestanding claw-foot tubs, and meals are served anywhere across the estate.
Remarkable
Twenty landscaped acres border the reserve with open-top tiger safaris and a jungle observation tower.
Notable
Royal hunting lodge pavilions with wildlife frescoes lead to canvas tents with embroidered gold ceilings.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Asia
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
the air-conditioned suites are enormous, 790 square feet beneath a vast canvas roof, and walled-in, resulting in an extraordinary degree of privacy.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The estate borders Ranthambhore National Park, placing open-top tiger safaris and ancient fort trails ten minutes from Sawai Madhopur station.
The rooms
Triple-canopy tents feature embroidered gold-thread canopies, teak floors, and freestanding claw-foot tubs enclosed within private mud-walled gardens.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor heated pool is set with checkered tiles and stone arcades, surrounded by manicured gardens.
The spa & gym
At the table
The Dining Room serves Rajasthani cuisine under crystal chandeliers, and fireside tables in the courtyard host nightly folk performances.
How it began
Built on conservationist Fateh Singh Rathore's former private estate, the retreat opened in 2001 on the border of Ranthambhore National Park.
Good to know
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The Oberoi Vanyavilas, Ranthambore
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Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.