Aman I Khas, Ranthambore

Ranthambhore Accommodation Ranthambore National Park

About Aman I Khas, Location

New Delhi, with its broad boulevards and tree-lined avenues, is the gateway to Amanresorts stays in Rajasthan, India. The international airport is located approximately 35km from the city centre. The Aman-i-Khas Experience includes one night in the capital, New Delhi followed by three nights at the camp itself. Amanresorts provides operational assistance to The Manor hotel, set in one-and-a-half acres of landscaped garden in the green Friends Colony suburb. This intimate 12-suite hotel is a comfortable overnight retreat. At The Manor, a complimentary car and driver are available for Aman-i-Khas guests to shop and enjoy the sights of Delhi.

Guests can travel to Aman-i-Khas by train, plane and vehicle, or by helicopter and Amanresorts recommends that from Delhi, guests travel by train. Those staying at The Manor receive a complimentary transfer to and from the airport as well as to the train station the following day for their trip to Ranthambhore. Travel time by train to Sawai Madhopur station, on the outskirts of the park, is approximately three-and-three-quarter hours and drinks and light snacks are provided. Amanresorts has done their best to ensure that the journey runs smoothly and guests travel in a compartment for two to four persons chaperoned by a member of staff from Aman-i-Khas. On arrival in Sawai Madhopur, they are taken on the 15-minute journey to the camp itself in an open, jeep style vehicle arriving in time for dinner.

Alternatively, travel by private helicopter is possible and there are landing pads ten minutes from the camp. Price and details on application.

Climate :

The finest weather in northern India runs from October until the end of June. During autumn, days are mild and temperatures are warm. Although it can get quite cold at night during the height of the winter months (December and January), days are crisp and sunny. During this time, the temperature typically ranges from a high of 30°C to an overnight low at times, of 2-3°C. Spring is similar to autumn with mild days and warm temperatures.

Language :

There are many distinct languages and dialects in India. However, in the northern region, Hindi and English are widely spoken. Road signs and directions are posted in both languages.

Currency :

The national currency is the rupee. It is divided into 100 paisas. Traveller’s cheques are easy to cash and some banks in larger cities have ATMs.

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About Ranthambhore National Park

Situated at the junction of the Aravalli and the Vindhya ranges. Ranthambore is one of India's conservation success stories. Since becoming one of the original 11 areas under Project Tiger in 1973, the park has recovered much f its previous natural glory, proving that, with careful management, a once wooded area which has been reduced to arid scrub can be restored. In 1973, the then sanctuary of 60 square miles (156 square km) was expanded to 158 square miles (411 square km) with a core area of 65 square miles (169 square km) and later became a national park. In 1984 and adjoining area of 40 square miles (104 square km) to the south became the Sawai Man Singh Sanctuary (named after the last ruling Maharaja of Jaipur. The blend between nature and history is strong in this park, and like Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh the fort, the temples the tanks and other relies are a constant reminder of man's involvement in the area. The fort commanded a large area and up to the late - 13th century was the center of a Hindu Kingdom. During the 18th century, the area was protected as a hunting area for and by the Maharaja of Jaipur and It is thanks to an extension on this protection that the park exists today. The fort is the natural focal point of the park with a series of well - established artificial lakes stretching to the north. Most of the area is covered by typical dry, mixed deciduous forest. The undulating hills have a few bare rock faces and barren ridges. The area supports a mixed range of birds, mammals and insects. On the gentler hillsides and in the valleys, dhok is the main tree. The few areas of luch vegetation are around the lakes and have peepul, mango, palas and banyan, creating a thick forest. The huge banyan near Jogi Mahal at the base of the fort is reputedly the second largest known. The major predator here is the tiger but leopard territories overlap: leopards are occasionally seen in areas on the park periphery. Jackal hyena caracal and jungle cat are also found. In recent years, the tiger population has become increasingly diurnal and there have been many sightings of tigers hunting sambar on the banks of the lakes. The greater visibility of this magnificent animal, directly due to careful management, has made the park well - known as one of the easier parks for tiger photography. Sambar and chital are common throughout the park and are found in large concentrations near the lakes along with small groups of nilgai. In the scrub and thorn, chinkara are often seen. Other animals seen include the marsh crocodile, wile boar, ratel, monitor lizard and sloth bear. The rich birdlife reflects the range of flora on which it feeds. During the winter months the lakes attract a variety of migrant water birds. The park entrance is only eight miles from Sawai Madhopur station on the main Bombay - Delhi line. A meerguage line connects Sawai Madhopur with Jaipur (10miles / 162 km).

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