Itinerary
Activities
Game drives in Ranthambore National Park.
Visits to the famous Ranthambhore Fort.
Visits to Surwal Lake and other water bodies outside the reserve.
Visits to Dastakar Craft Centre – a women’s co-operative.
Visits to Ranthambhore School of Art.
Horse-Safaris outside the park.
At least a month’s notice is required and subject to availability.
Average length of stay Three nights.
There is so much to see and do that it is a good idea to allow enough time to enjoy plenty of game drives, to explore the area and to switch off and just enjoy being there.
Extra Information
Sher Bagh lies just a few kilometres from the Ranthambore National Park entrance and offers a pukka jungle experience. It is undoubtedly one of the most authentic and stylish camps in Ranthambore and is set in an area of very pretty woodland and farmland, on a private estate, at the edge of the reserve.
This site itself is frequented by over 200 species of birds, jungle cats, antelope and wild boar. Even leopard and occasionally tigers have been spotted or heard near the camp. It is well away from the town, off the main road and is surrounded by the Aravali ranges, the oldest ranges in the world. Being surrounded by green, leafy jungle, there are lovely paths and walkways with hidden resting places where one may lie back on a charpoy and listen to the sounds of the forest or rest and read in peace. Being a member of Relais & Chateaux, the camp is known for its exceptional cuisine and immensely friendly, warm, welcoming,gentle atmosphere.
Accommodation
Accommodation comprises 12 very luxurious tents arranged in a semi-circle in an open clearing in the woodland. All tents have double beds but they can be made into twin beds if given notice. All the tents have fans and state of the art A/C tower units to keep them cool during the warm months. They are spacious and stylishly decorated and have very comfortable, proper beds. They have electric light and excellent, modern, permanent,attached bathrooms (with showers).
The tents are arranged in a semi-circle and due to the nature of their canvas structure, noise does carry! Each tent has its own, small verandah in front. Hair dryers can be provided on request. Hot water bottles are provided through the winter. Hot water is plentiful. Heaters are also provided for the colder months. Two small bottles of complimentary mineral water per tent per day is provided. All tents are no smoking. There is easy access for wheelchairs throughout the camp.
Restaurants
There are two restaurants - The Dining Tent and The Library Bar which offer delicious Continental and Indian cuisine. The camp offers a Italian buffet for lunch and Indian for Dinner but the camp chef will be happy to cook you something off the set menu if you let him know in advance.
Al-fresco Thaali dinner around the campfire is a unique dining experience at Sher Bagh, not to be missed.
Room service is readily available. Bed tea is available each morning. Alcohol is also served in the camp and they have a good international wine list. The daily room rate includes all meals.
When to go / Climate
Rajasthan has some major climactic fluctuations. During December, January and February, it can be very cold in the mornings and evenings and warm clothes are necessary at these times. During the daytime it is lovely and warm and sunny.
March and April are getting fairly hot and it begins to get humid in May and June and temperatures can rise to an intense and uncomfortable heat. The monsoon breaks in July and lasts until September. October and November are still warm but not cold or wet. The best time to visit is from October to March. It is generally a dry heat with very little humidity, except during the months of September and early October.
NOTE: It is very cold in the early mornings when going gameviewing during the months of late November to February and warm jackets are essential at this time.
