Wildlife Resorts in Ranthambore

You, one on one with the big cat....in its desired hub

One of the finest tiger reserves in the country, the Ranthambore National Park is the best place to catch the tigers in their best photogenic postures as if all set for a video shoot. Ranthambore was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1955 and became a Project Tiger in the year 1973. The park which covers an area of 400 sq . Km is one of the best places in the country to see these majestic predators in the wild.

Taj Sawai Madhopur Lodge
Tariff - Standard room, double occupancy USD 345, on single occupancy reduction on double occupancy rate.
Open Season - October to April
Whereabouts - Sawai Madhopur, 1 km from the Sawai Madhopur Railway Station
Maharajah Sawai Man Singh-II built this lodge in the year 1930 to facilitate his hunting expeditions to the region. The Sawai-Madhopur Lodge is owned by the prestigious Taj Groups of Hotels, known for their unrivalled standards and hospitality. Spread in an area of over 12 acres of landscaped gardens, this beautiful Lodge promises the most comfortable and enjoyable stay on your Ranthambore National Park Tour. The lodge is situated at a brief 20 minute drive from the Ranthambore National Park.

Accommodation & Dining
The Sawai Madhopur Lodge Ranthambore boasts a total of 27 spacious and elegantly furnished guest rooms including 2 luxurious suites and 6 tents. All guest rooms are provided with amenities like Attached Baths with 24-hr H/C Showers, Satellite TV, Telephones, Mini bar and Dressing and Writing Tables. Dining at Taj Sawai Madhopur Lodge would truly be an unforgettable experience for you. Our guests can enjoy delicious and mouth-watering Indian and Continental dishes in the quiet ambience of the well-furnished restaurant.

Extra Punch
Umpteen recreational avenues are available at Sawai Madhopur Lodge. Exclusive and informative slide shows on wildlife are regularly conducted at the hotel along with talks on nature by expert naturalists. The hotel's spa offers a variety of spa treatments. A range of sporting options like Badminton, Croquet, Tennis and cycling are available at this remarkable jungle lodge.
Sight seeing trips to Devpura which is famous for Black Bucks and visits to Mansarover and Soorwall for bird watching too are encouraged by the lodge.

How To Breeze In
Airport: 185 kms from Sanganer, Jaipur
Railway Station: 3 kms from Sawai Madhopur
Bus Stand: 3 kms from Sawai Madhopur


Vanyavilas Resort
Tariff - Single Occupancy - USD 523
Double Occupancy - USD 523
Open Season - November to end June
Whereabouts - Vanyavilas, Ranthambhore Road,
Sawai Madhopur - 322001, Rajasthan (India)
The Vanyavilas Resort is located close to the Ranthambore National Park. It is a luxurious jungle resort only 10 minutes away from Sawai Madhopur railway station. The resort is set amidst the 20 acres of landscaped lawns and fountains. The resort is known for its unrivalled comforts and hospitality.

Accommodation & Dining
The Vanyavilas Resort is the first luxury jungle resort boasts a total of 25 well-appointed luxurious air-conditioned tents. The lavishly furnished tents have their own private walled gardens and a sunbathing deck. The wooded floored tents are well-equipped with modern day amenities such as Air-conditioning, Attached Baths with Bath tubs, 24 hr. H/C showers, DVD Player, Satellite TV, Telephone Facilities, Mini Bar, King-sized 4-poster beds and Complimentary Fresh Fruits & Flowers among many others. Dining options at Vanyavilas Resort include an all-day restaurant that also offers an option of outdoor dining, al fresco style, in an intimate courtyard. The courtyard adjoins the restaurant and is enhanced by a central fireplace. In the evenings, local musicians play a selection of traditional Rajasthani music to complete the experience.

Extra Punch
Jungle Safaris, Elephant Rides, Pool Table, Gymnasium, Swimming Pool (heated in winter), Library, Digital Video Discs, A lecture room for films and talks on wildlife by Mr. Fateh Singh - a well known naturalist and former Chief Conservator of the Reserve, Observation Tower, Therapy Suites
Apart from the customary wildlife safari, the spa at TheVanyavilas Resort is very popular with guests and is located in an idyllic location over a lake. A range of therapies are available like massages, facials and pedicure. Aromatherapy treatments too are provided by the hotel. The tented Fitness Centre is well equipped with treadmills, weights, sleepers and rowing machines. The turquoise blue swimming pool is a great way to chill out after a tough day in the wilderness of Ranthambore. You can also enjoy elephant rides, pool table, gymnasium, swimming pool and can also flip through the books present in the library in leisure time.

How To Breeze In
The hotel Vanyavilas Ranthambore is located on the Ranthambore Road, Sawai Madhopur, Ranthambore. It takes about three and a half hours to reach the hotel from Jaipur by road.


Sher Bagh
Tariff - Single Occupancy USD 265, Double Occupancy USD 295.
Open Season - October to March
Whereabouts - Sher Bagh, Sherpur-Khiljipur,
Sawai Madhopur - 322001, Rajasthan (India)
Part of the Project Tiger Reserve, the Ranthambore National Park is widely regarded as one of the best parks for tiger sightseeings. The Jungle Resort called as Sher Bagh in Ranthambore has been designed with serious wild lifers and photographers in mind.

Bonus Attractions
Built on a rocky surface in the centre of the park the Ranthambore fort covers an area of 392-sq-kms. Incidently, the park has derived its name from the Ranthambhore Fort. Once the fort used to be a vital citadel for control of Central India
The entry point to the Ranthambore National Park goes straight to the foot of the fort and the forest rest house, Jogi Mahal. The latter boasts of the second-largest Banyan tree in India.

Accommodation & Dining
Ten air-conditioned twin bedrooms, one family room, and 12 luxurious twin tents comprise the accommodation here. The tents are placed on undulating, tree -laden ground that emphasises the sense of being in a landscaped garden. The tents are extremely aesthetic in appearance and looks more like a honeymoon suite. The beds are actually designed to give your body the perfect support and relax you almost instantly. Some 150 bird species can be spotted here, even before you head off for a safari. Dining at the Sher Bagh Jungle Camp is a sumptuous affair.Lunch is Western style while dinner is a buffet affair. The Sher Bagh Jungle Camp relies on its fresh farm produce for its kitchen so one can be assured of quality cuisines.

Extra Punch
The resort has a reading section with a sizeable collection of books on wildlife. As the owners are related to some of oldest names associated with Ranthambore, you'll get to hear the best stories from the past and the best advise for the present at the park.

How To Breeze In
By Air:
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is the nearest airport to Ranthambore. Ranthambore National Park is about 140 Km from Jaipur. You can fly to Jaipur and proceed to Sawai Madhopur by road or rail.
By Rail:
Sawai Madhopur which is just 11 Km from Ranthambore National Park is accessible by rail and is on the main route from Delhi to Mumbai. You can arrive at Sawai Madhopur by rail and take a car or bus to Ranthambore National Park.
By Road:
Ranthambore is easily accessible by road from all destinations across Rajasthan. If you're travelling by road, there are many options from luxury air-conditioned coaches to private taxis and local buses of the Rajasthan Transport Corporation, in which you can reach Ranthambore National Park.


Ranthambore Regency Hotel
Tariff - Single Occupancy INR 3335, Double Occupancy INR 3910
Open Season - Except the monsoons the park is open all through the year.
Whereabouts - Ranthambore Road, Sawai Madhopur, Ranthambore, Rajasthan
The Ranthambore Regency Hotel is tucked away in one of the most enchanting lands of India. The hotel invites you to experience the curative power of nature. Amidst the lavish greenery and vast space lies the hotel which boasts of providing ultimate luxury and comfort to all the visitors thereby offering a perfect setting to enjoy the wildlife to its fullest extent.

Accommodation & Dining
The Ranthambore Regency Hotel offers its guests 21 poolside cottages, 22 super deluxe rooms and a luxury suite. The entire accommodation at Regency is air-conditioned, with telephones and cable television. All rooms are beautifully decorated and are environment friendly, equipped with all the modern day facilities. The furnishing combine traditional opulence with an environmentally friendly theme. Dining at the Ranthambore Regency Hotel gives an enriching experience. One can please one's palate by the great variety of food types that the hotel offers like - North Indian, South Indian, Continental, Chinese, Barbeque and Rajasthani.

Extra Punch
Adventurous facility provided by Ranthambore Regency is the wild safari in the Ranthambore National park, wildlife slide -shows , Jungle safaris, nature walks and cultural and folk programmes.

How To Breeze In
By Air :
Fly to Jaipur(the closest airport) and either drive to Ranthambhore(165 km) or travel by train.
By Rail:
3 Km from Sawai Madhopur Railway Station. There are several trains every day from Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Jodhpur, and other cities. It takes approximately five hours from Delhi, overnight from Mumbai, seven hours from Jodhpur & two hours from Jaipur.
By Road:
Drive from Bharatpur 6 hours - 238 Km
Drive from Agra 7 hours - 310 Km
Drive from Jaipur 3 1/2 hours - 180 Km
Drive from New Delhi 6 1/2 to 7 1/2 hours - 435 Km

The restaurants at the hotel Ranthambore Regency serve Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisine. The hotel Ranthambore Regency also has a well stocked bar. How to reach Ranthambore Regency The hotel Ranthambore Regency is located on the Ranthambore Road, Sawai Madhopur, Ranthambore.

Facilities Guests at the Ranthambore Regency Hotel can enjoy dining on Rajasthani, Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisine. The conference hall at the Ranthambore Regency Hotel can seat up to 75 people and has facilities for multimedia presentations. Guests can use the swimming pool, travel on jeep safaris to Ranthambore National Park, and take nature walks. The cyber café, shopping arcade, wildlife slideshows and cultural shows are added attractions. Baby sitting and laundry services are available.