Aman-i-Khás (combining aman, meaning “peace”, in Sanskrit, and khás, meaning “special” in Urdu and Hindi) is an exclusive wilderness camp set in the rugged hills of Rajasthan on the outskirts of Ranthambhore National Park. The luxury tents are set in a quiet rural area that borders one of the finest tiger reserves in the world. The camp operates from October until the end of April – the best period for wildlife spotting.

There are 10 accommodation tents. Each echoes a rich Mughal style with “rooms” separated by cotton drapes. The tents, set on a concrete plinth, measure 108sq m, and are identical in design. They are constructed of canvas and supported by a steel frame with the interior walls and ceilings draped in fine cotton. Entry to each tent is through a screened area that contains an armchair and a dining table with chairs. Beyond this is the centre of the tent that ascends to a soaring six-metre canopy under which lies an oversized daybed, ideal for lounging.  Opening from the central area are three further sections for sleeping, bathing and dressing. Furniture is minimal and unobtrusive, mimicking the travelling camps of an earlier time. Each tent is air-conditioned and there is also a ceiling fan and a cooler chest for drinks.  

There are three additional tents – making 13 in all. The Dining Tent at Aman-i-Khás is furnished with tables and chairs. Meals are often served in different locations throughout the grounds and dinner is most often concluded around a roaring outdoor fire that serves as a focal point in colder winters. The camp serves Indian cuisine and a range of Western dishes. Freshness of produce is ensured as most of the vegetables and herbs are grown in the camp’s organic vegetable garden.

Located adjacent to the dining tent is the Lounge Tent. This is furnished with banquettes, reading tables and chairs. The library provides a wide collection of coffee-table books on the national park, the tigers, the history and culture of Rajasthan, as well as on other aspects of Indian culture and history.

The Spa Tent consists of two treatment areas featuring twin massage tables. The Fireplace is situated at the upper level of the camp; this outdoor spot with its nightly log fires in many ways serves as an informal lounge and dining area.

An impeccable resort on the edge of the world-renowned Ranthambhore Park, Aman-i-Khás invites guests to enjoy the rustic luxury of their stylish tent accommodations — complete with bathroom, bedroom and dining area — or rev things up a bit with a safari into the park in search of tigers and leopards. Excursions are easily customized to personal tastes. The park is a wildlife sanctuary and home to thousands of creatures, including more than 350 species of birds. Later, make your way to the Spa Tent, for its menu of massages, scrubs, facials and invigorating foot treatments.

The camp’s sandstone-lined bawadi, or stepwell, is perfect for a post-safari dip.Distance from Jaipur Airport (JAI): 240 minutes