Indiavarta.com: Sherbagh, Aman-i-khas, Khemvillas, Ranthambhore
For those who do not want standardised five-star hotel chain fare, Sherbagh, Aman and the just-opened Khem Villas have the competitive edge.
You know the stripes talk here, as Jaisal Singh, proprietor, Sherbagh and Aman, Ranthambore, says, “We were first, we launched in October 2000, all others are copycat luxury tented camps”.
If Singh is Tiger Royalty (his uncle is renowned tiger conservationist Valmik Thapar and says he grew up here), so are Khem proprietors, Goverdhan and Usha Singh Rathore, son and daughter-in-law of world-renowned tiger expert, Fateh Singh. Partner Pritam Singh is the heir to the Anokhi empire, chiefly known for its revival of traditional design skills. Goverdhan’s tiger mission and alternative energy projects won him the Green Oscar in 2004.
Sherbagh won the 2001 Silver Otter Award for best Tourism project. Tagged at $450 for a couple airport Jaipur, helipad available. Most likely to bump into Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka and Robert Vadhra, Murdochs, Brit aristos and royalty.
Khemvillas price $300. Only vegetarian meals.
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