Vanyavilas
Resort
Ranthambore,
Code No- AT-RJ 70
Nestling
in the natural beauty of the wilds, The Oberoi Vanyavilas is India’s
leading luxury jungle resort on the edge of the Ranthambhore Tiger
Reserve. The perfect base from which to explore the territory
of the majestic tiger. Tiger sightings are most frequent during
the months of May and June. While it is warm during the day, mornings
and evenings are pleasant. 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.
The a new luxury resort has been designed as a Jungle camp and
is adjacent to the famous Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve.Despite the
fact that the tiger is elusive, the sightings in the Reserve are
very frequent. President Clinton, on his recent visit to India,
had two sightings in a few hours. Vanyavilas will be the first
luxury jungle camp in India. The accommodation will consist of
25 luxury air-conditioned tents which are located discreetly on
the site to ensure maximum privacy. The Site presently has many
trees and extensive natural flora. The total area of the resort
is 20 acres. Only 5% of the land area is being built upon so that
the natural beauty of the site is maintained. The tents
will have large well-appointed marble bathrooms, free standing
bathtubs, separate shower stalls and double vaniy counters. It
is fortunate that Mr. Fateh Singh resides very near the resort.
Mr. Fateh Singh is a well known conservationist and naturalist
and was formally the chief conservationist of the Reserve. Mr.
Fateh Singh will show films and lecture guests every evening.
The Reserve is recognized for its variety of wildlife. The wildlife
includes tigers, leopards, crocodiles, a variety of deer, bear
and other similar animals. The park has a number of water bodies
which attract a variety of migratory birds. The resort can be
accessed by road from Delhi and the approximate travel time from
Delhi is 8 hours. There are direct roads and rail links from Jaipur
to the park and the travel time by road and rail is 2 and half
hours and 3 hours respectively.
Sawai Madhopur is on the main rail line between Delhi and Mumbai
and is also well connected to Jaipur. There are regular super
fast trains like Jan Shatabdi, Rajdhani between these destinations.
The travel time from Sawai Madhopur to Jaipur is approximately
two hours and thirty minutes, to Delhi is 5 hours and to Mumbai
is around fifteen hours.
Jaipur to Vanyavilas - 3.5 hours, Agra to Vanyavilas - 6 hours,
New Delhi to Vanyavilas, via Jaipur - 8 hours (approximately)
ACCOMMODATION |
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LUXURY TENTS All
our luxury tents come with the following features: DVD player
| Satellite television | Wired & wireless broadband internet access
| Electronic safe | Direct dial telephone with voice mail | Personal
bar | Butler service
All Luxury Tents, each 790 square feet have private gardens and
an outside deck for sunbathing. The tents feature king size four-poster
beds, freestanding roll-top baths and separate showers. All the
tents have wooden floors and embroidered interior canopies and
are furnished in regal style.
IN - ROOM
AMENITIES & FACILITIES Personal bar
and satellite television. In-house laundry and dry clening. Coplimentary
fresh fruit and flwers, mineral water and newspapers
DINING |
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As The Oberoi Vanyavilas aims to provide a highly personalised
service, guests may choose to dine wherever they wish. The highly
attentive Oberoi staff does its utmost to meet guests every need
and request.
Library Bar - Offering an excellent selection of fine spirits,
cigars and books on wildlife and is just the place to relax and
exchange jungle stories.
Poolbar -The Poolbar has a special poolside snack menu.
It specialises in the service of beverages and special sorbets
out of the pool bar pantry.
The Dining Room and the Inner Courtyard The exquisitely
decorated restaurant features hand painted frescoes of flowers
and animals by the celebrated miniaturist Mohan Singh Kumawat.
The Executive Chef provides an exquisite and versatile multi cuisine
menu, offers Western, Thai and Indian cuisine. Much of the fresh
produce and salad comes straight from the kitchen garden at Vanyavilas..
Heated
swimming pool and jogging track. Private therapy rooms to rejuvenated
mind, body and soul. A games room and a lecture room for films
and talks on wildlife by Mr. Fateh Singh, a well known naturalist
and former Chief Conservationist of the Reserve. There is an amphitheatre
for live performances and a watch tower form where guests can
view the reserve and its wildlife.
MEETING
FACILITIES Meetings
at The Oberoi Vanyavilas, Ranthambhore There is no business centre
at Vanyavilas. There is however a multipurpose meeting room fully
equipped with multimedia and 21st century audio-visual presentation
facilities. All equipments are available to guests free of charge.
Any extra equipment required will be hired from Jaipur and charged
at cost. The room seats 35-50 people depending upon the seating
arrangement. Every luxury tent at Vanyavilas has a work desk with
international direct dialling facility. There is also Internet
facility in all luxury tents through Wi Fi along with a dedicated
internet desk at the lobby. The resort can be reached by road
or rail. The nearest airport is Jaipur (180 kms). The nearest
railway station is Sawai Madhopur (5kms) on the main line between
Delhi and Mumbai. Guests can be received at Sawai Madhopur (complimentary)
or at the Jaipur airport by air-conditioned chauffeur driven limousine. ATTRACTIONS The Ranthambhore Tiger
Reserve is recognized for its variety of wildlife. The wildlife includes
tigers, leopards, crocodiles, deer, bear and other similar animals. The
park has a number of water bodies which attract a variety of migratory
birds. There is a thousand year old fort within the reserve.
The hotel organizes private excursions for guests visiting the reserve.
Spa
& fitness overview
Many guests come to The Oberoi 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 fountained courtyard. Here you will find
steam rooms, showers and private therapy suites. Guests can
choose from an elaborate '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.
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