The Oberoi Vanyavilas, Ranthambhore

The perfect base from which to explore the territory of the majestic tiger. Vibrant frescoes and richly detailed interiors create the ambience of a royal hunting palace. The resort setting is picture-perfect with a dramatic watercourse and sun-kissed private decks. The luxury tents with finely embroidered canopies, luxurious bathrooms and private walled gardens are in perfect contrast to the ruggedness of the jungle.

Featuring twenty-five luxury tents, each 790 sq ft. All have private gardens and an outside deck for sunbathing. The tents feature king size four-poster beds, freestanding roll top baths and separate showers, wooden floors and embroidered interior canopies and are furnished in regal style. Each tent has a DVD player and minibar.

In the Dining Room and Inner Courtyard, Executive Chef Saurav Banerjee and Indian Master Chef Arjun Singh Yadava provide a very high standard of Western, Thai and Indian cuisine from a constantly changing menu. Much of the fresh produce and salad comes straight from the kitchen garden at Vanyavilas. The exquisitely decorated restaurant features hand painted frescoes of flowers and animals by the celebrated miniaturist Mohan Singh Kumawat. Outside is the walled terrace of the Inner Courtyard, which is lit at night by a massive log fire. As Vanyavilas aims to provide a highly personalized service, guests may choose to dine wherever they wish. At lunchtime guests may order from the varied pool menu. The Library and Bar, with an excellent selection of fine spirit, cigars and books on wildlife is just the place to relax and exchange jungle stories.

Many guests come to Vanyavilas simply to relax. The Oberoi Spa and Fitness Tent are the ideal places to do just that. The Spa is set over the lake, past turquoise and lapis blue tiled pools, in a fountain courtyard. There you will find steam rooms, showers and private therapy suites. Guests can choose from a long menu of spa treatments, massages, facials, manicure and pedicure. For example, the stimulating Indian Spice Wrap and a delicious Orange Wrap. All the massage and aromatherapy treatments are aimed at relieving stress and promoting a deep sense of relaxation and wellbeing. Perfect after an exciting day's tiger spotting in the Reserve. The Fitness Tent is located at the Pool level. Guests may use any of the equipment free of charge. As you might expect, there is an exercycle, rowing machine, steppers and a treadmill.

The Oberoi Vanyavilas, Ranthambhore is part of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, Small Luxury Hotels of the World and Virtuoso

Best Tented Camp in 101 Best Adventure Hotels - Tatler Travel Guide 2004

The Oberoi Vanyavilas is located in Ranthambhore - Sawai Madhopur, in Rajasthan province in northwest India. The resort is 180 kilometers from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan and is situated adjacent to the famous Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve. The closest airport is Sanghaner airport in Jaipur, which is 180 kms and 31/2 hours drive from the hotel. Jaipur is well connected to New Delhi and Mumbai with daily flights operated by Jet Airways, Sahara Airlines and Indian Airlines. The flying time from Jaipur to Delhi is thirty minutes and from Mumbai to Jaipur is one hour and thirty minutes.

The Oberoi Vanyavilas, Ranthambhore
Ranthambhore Road
Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, 322001
India

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