As a new year dawns on the edge of Ranthambore National Park, Aman-i-Khás is stepping into a fresh chapter with expanded accommodations and a rich line-up of new, wilderness-led experiences. The intimate safari camp now features 13 tented pavilions, following the introduction of two Grand Tented Pool Pavilions and one Tented Pool Pavilion, reinforcing Aman’s reputation for elevated comfort and deep seclusion in nature.
New Grand Tented Pool Pavilions
At 256 square metres, the new Grand Tented Pool Pavilions are now the largest accommodation category at Aman-i-Khás, offering a stay that feels closer to a grand hotel suite than a traditional safari tent—yet still entirely beneath billowing canvas. Each pavilion includes a temperature‑controlled outdoor pool, an enclosed open‑air sundeck, generous living and dining areas, and a spa-style bathroom designed for lingering post-safari evenings.
A separate Tented Pool Pavilion, spanning 164 square metres, offers similarly light-filled interiors and its own private plunge pool, creating a more intimate but still highly spacious retreat. All new pavilions continue Aman-i-Khás’ design language of soaring canopies, natural materials and soft, neutral tones that sit lightly within the surrounding wilderness.
Wilderness Adventures and Cultural Discovery
While the camp remains renowned for its access to Ranthambore’s wildlife—including the elusive Bengal tiger—its refreshed experience portfolio now goes far beyond jeep safaris. Guests can join a Surwal Lake excursion in the cooler months, setting out before sunrise to a wetland that attracts more than 200 species of indigenous and migratory birds, from bar‑headed geese and kingfishers to hoopoes, lapwings and pelicans, with chai and traditional sweets served at the water’s edge.
Aman-i-Khás also invites travellers into Rajasthan’s royal past through The Fort & The River experience, which visits the atmospheric Khandar Fort and the Chambal River, one of the region’s remaining wild waterways. Guests explore ruins of temples, stepwells and palaces reclaimed by nature before cruising the river in search of crocodiles, turtles and rare birdlife, accompanied by a private, chef‑prepared lunch overlooking sculpted ravines. Longer, private two‑hour Chambal cruises with a naturalist guide can also be arranged, with the chance—conditions permitting—to spot the shy river dolphin.
On land, horse safaris on the historic Marwari breed offer a romantic way to experience the countryside, tracing routes once favoured by Rajput royals across lakes, farmland and timeless villages. After dark, an astronomer‑led “cosmic safari” uses an eight‑inch Dobsonian telescope to reveal the moon, planets, nebulas, galaxies and constellations under Rajasthan’s vast night sky.
Wellness in the Wilderness
Restoration is woven into the Aman-i-Khás experience through wellness rituals rooted in ancient Indian healing traditions. Ayurvedic herbal poultice massages with warm herb‑infused oils help release deep-seated tension after a day in the park, while aromatic baths infused with fresh herbs from the camp’s organic garden can be prepared in the privacy of each pavilion.
New for 2026, a yoga platform set above the camp’s pond offers a serene setting for sunrise practice or quiet reflection, framed by birdsong and the ambient sounds of the national park. Guests can choose from pranayama sessions to improve breathing and reduce stress, guided meditation to soften mental “noise”, and private yoga combining breathwork and asanas to enhance flexibility and circulation; movement classes can also be held in‑pavilion for maximum privacy.
Elevated Culinary Journeys
Culinary experiences at Aman-i-Khás continue to celebrate Rajasthan’s flavours and royal traditions, with several new, highly atmospheric dining concepts. The Machan Dining experience takes place on an elevated platform around 20 feet above the forest floor, inspired by historic jungle hunting towers, where a private feast of traditional country cooking is served over an open wood fire by a dedicated host and chef.
Families can participate in hands-on cooking classes that start at the local market, selecting seasonal produce before returning to the camp’s organic garden to pick herbs and prepare a northern Indian feast. Dishes are then enjoyed together, with wine pairings for adults and smoothies or mocktails crafted by the camp’s mixologist for younger guests.
As night falls, Forest Dining under the stars transforms a secluded corner of the grounds into a private restaurant, reached by lantern light. Here, guests watch traditional naan being prepared in a tandoor before sitting down to a sequence of fragrant soups, kebabs and regional specialties, accompanied by the nocturnal soundtrack of the surrounding wilderness.
With its expanded collection of tented pavilions, deepened wellness offerings and a growing roster of cultural, culinary and nature‑led adventures, Aman-i-Khás continues to refine its role as a peaceful, “special” sanctuary—true to the meaning behind its name—for those seeking immersive luxury on the edge of Ranthambore.
