Sher Bagh,Ranthambore:

This one is meant to spoil you silly! Tents that seem out of an exotic movie with treasure chests and antique marvels. The beds are actually specially designed to give your body the perfect support and relax you almost instantly. Move a little further into the tent and you enter the washroom. Brilliant! That's the only way to describe them. They look more suited for a five star hotel honeymoon suite.Overall, the tents are extremely aesthetic in appearance and as a bonus are also practically functional. The tents cater to aesthetic as well as practicality.The fun doesn't end here! Step out for your first meal and get prepared for the spread you'd never have expected in these wild surroundings. Simply put, the meals are excellent and individual preferences are catered to and that too with a smile.

The resort has a reading section with a sizable collection of books on wildlife.

Now here comes the best part. 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.

The drive to the resort, which is located a little beyond the turn off to the park entrance, is a bit of an adventure in itself but once you're there you'll definitely feel it's worth the effort and probably find that it adds to the required atmosphere.

Location:

Sher Bagh is the first camp and is situated on the periphery of the Ranthambhore National Park. The premise of the company was based on the need to conserve the delicate balance between man and nature and show, through example, how tourism can be constructive and when necessary, controlled effectively.

Accommodation:

The camp consists of 12 luxurious bedroom tents with attached verandahs and bathrooms, a dining tent, a cafe and lots of verdant spaces in which to loll! Originally designed for The Maharaja of Jodhpur at the turn of last century.These tents were used on hunting expeditions. They also catered for an overflow of guests at the palace and even for Vice Regal and Royal visits. Tented cities used to spring up and provide extreme comfort even in the remotest of locations.

Facilities:

The Sher Bagh Resort has a library with many books on wildlife. You can enjoy delicious Indian cuisine at the meals served in the dining room tent and drinks at the Bar cafe. Room service is available around the clock and you can relax with an Ayurvedic massage or beautify yourself at Pugmark, the Sher Bagh boutique. The nearby helipad provides a convenient landing ground. Pick up and drop services to the helipad and railway station are provided. Talks with experienced conservationists are an added attraction.

Attractions:

The park, set against the backdrop of the historic 1000-year-old Ranthambhore Fort, lies in the area where the ancient ranges of the Vindhyas' flat-topped hills merge with the sharp ridges of the Aravalis. The park's uniqueness lies in its man-made lakes and ancient reservoirs, which have merged into the natural system as vital sources of water.

Ranthambhore also has a large populaton of panthers, the second largest predators of the forest. Marsh Crocodiles abound in the lakes and Gharial can be spotted close by in the Chambal River, which also harbours the Gangetic Dolphin. An open jeep safari also affords a glimpse of the spectacular ruins of mosques, tombs, watchtowers and palaces scattered within the park.