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.
- Access To The Resort
By rail
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.
By air
You now have the option of hiring a private air charter with the Oberoi Aviation and flying directly to Ranthambhore from Delhi or Jaipur.
By road
* Jaipur to Vanyavilas – 3.5 hours
* Agra to Vanyavilas – 6 hours
* New Delhi to Vanyavilas, via Jaipur – 8 hours (approximately)
Facilities and Services
- Luxury Tents
All our tents come with standard features like:
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.
- Dinning
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.
Pool bar
The Pool bar 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. Executive Chef Manish Sharma 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.
- Experiences
A Royal Welcome
Royal Rajasthani Welcome with Aarti, Tikka, Elephants and Musicians Experience homecoming like the Maharaja, the royal welcome at The Oberoi Vanyavilas where ornamented elephants with local Rajasthani folk singers welcome you to this luxurious oasis in the jungle. You are finally greeted by a smiling lady of the house who does the traditional Aarti tikka welcome.
Cultural Experiences
Find your inner self with Yoga Enjoy a private yoga session with our Yoga Master amid the serene and peaceful surroundings of your Luxury Tent garden. Find your inner self, a gentle way to start the day.
Talk on Tigers
Enjoy a historical talk with a slide presentation about the majestic Royal Bengal Tiger by the Tiger Man of India, Mr. Fateh Singh Rathore held in the soothing & relaxed environs of the Bar.
Session with Miniature paintings
Visit to the renowned Ranthambore School of Painting. The workshop begins with a brief talk about the history of miniature paintings. Guests get to see these traditional paintings and other craft items being made and can partake in the same themselves.
Honeymoon and Anniversaries
Cocktails over the forest
Cocktails at the spectacular Observation Tower, overlooking the forest area and the landscaped gardens of The Oberoi Vanyavilãs
Fire and water
Dinner at the Amphitheatre with the most dramatic set up of fire, water and music. Exclusive romantic dinner by the poolside with musicians. A breathtaking view of the mountain ranges surrounding the vibrant blue of the pool creates a picture of tranquility.
Champagne at the mango orchard
The serene ambiance of the mango orchard and the picturesque view of the mountain ranges surrounding our own lake makes this a perfect setting.
Culinary Experiences
The Spice Route – “Natural indulgence”
At The Oberoi Vanyavilas, we have our very own herb garden and a variety of fruit trees. Taste the choicest pickles, chutneys and preserves crafted from fresh and natural ingredients plucked from our chef’s personally nurtured gardens. The spice talk is followed by a cookery class on the choicest of Indian Cuisines.
Outdoor Experiences
Visits to the old forts
Early morning trek to the Ranthmabhore fort, one of the oldest structures in the country with a guide. An interesting feature is the practice of the government postman delivering mails to the deity of the fort Lord Ganesha from people seeking his blessings. A very unique photographic moment. Link Market – Free Link Exchange, Link Building and Link Trade Directory
Picnic trip to the Balas Wildlife Santuary
Balas is a wildlife sanctuary near Ranthmabhore which has been recently opened up for tourists. A half day picnic safari is an interesting option.
