Aman-i-Khás

Aman-i-Khás (combining aman, meaning “peace”, in Sanskrit, and khás, meaning “special” in Urdu and Hindi) is an exclusive wilderness camp set in the rugged hills of Rajasthan on the outskirts of Ranthambhore National Park.

The luxury tents are set in a quiet rural area that borders one of the finest tiger reserves in the world. The camp operates from October until the end of April - the best period for wildlife spotting.

The camp lies on a gentle slope against a backdrop of dry, brushwood hills. It is set up for only seven months of the year and is packed away in the hot summer. When set up, the camp blends in unobtrusively with the native vegetation of tall grasses, scrub and trees.

On arrival, guests are taken by four-wheel-drive vehicle to a walled courtyard. The entrance to the camp is via a pathway that leads through high walls, opening onto views of the rocky Aravalli hills that undulate through Ranthambhore National Park. There are 10 accommodation tents. Each echoes a rich Mughal style with “rooms” separated by cotton drapes. The tents, set on a concrete plinth, measure 108sq m, and are identical in design. They are constructed of canvas and supported by a steel frame with the interior walls and ceilings draped in fine cotton. Entry to each tent is through a screened area that contains an armchair and a dining table with chairs. Beyond this is the centre of the tent that ascends to a soaring six-meter canopy under which lies an oversized daybed, ideal for lounging.

Opening from the central area are three further sections for sleeping, bathing and dressing. The “bedroom” area is fitted with a king-size bed flanked by twin writing desks. The bathing area includes a shower, soaking tub and separate toilet whilst, the dressing area contains the cupboards with hanging space and twin vanities. Cotton screens provide complete privacy. Furniture is minimal and unobtrusive, mimicking the traveling camps of an earlier time. Each tent is air-conditioned and there is also a ceiling fan and a cooler chest for drinks.

Aman-i-Khás is part of Amanresorts and Virtuoso

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Aman-i-Khás is an exclusive wilderness camp set in the rugged hills of Rajasthan within view of Ranthambhore National Park. The camp lies on a gentle slope against a backdrop of brushwood hills. It is set up for only seven months of the year and is packed away in the hot summer months. When set up, the camp blends in unobtrusively with the native vegetation of grasses and trees. On arrival, guests are taken by four-wheel drive vehicle to a walled courtyard. The entrance to the camp is via a pathway that leads through high walls, opening onto views of the fringes of the Aravalli Hills which are within the grounds of Ranthambhore National Park. Comprising just 10 luxury tents, the camp operates from October until the end of April – the best period for wildlife spotting.

Aman-i-Khás
nearby Ranthambhore National Park
Ranthambhore, Rajasthan,
India

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