Ranthambore, the tiger haven of Rajasthan, is not only known for its famed striped resident, flora, fauna, and unique topography but also for the luxurious resorts that lie just outside the park limits. These unique, chain-owned, and standalone properties cater to the top echelons of wildlife enthusiasts and vacationers. Aamaghati is the latest addition to this exclusive club.
– Gurjit Singh Ahuja
The newest entrant to the elite circle of luxury resorts serving Ranthambore, Aamaghati Wildlife Resort, welcomed its first guests in December 2022. The resort is situated just 5 minutes away from the main entry gates of the Ranthambore National Park. Aamaghati is a 52-key luxury property, spread over a sprawling eight acres of landscaped environs, offering unobstructed views of the Aravalli and the national park.
It took six years of conceptualisation, planning, designing, and construction to bring Aamaghati to its present form. The promoters were very clear about creating an unparalleled experience for their guests that spelled comfort, class, and service with an unobtrusive functional design that was distinct in its identity yet blended with the surroundings.
Eco-sensitivity was a key concern, and the promoters roped in New Delhi-based architects, Revathi and Vasant Kamath, who specialised in mud architecture and sustainability to work on their project. The result today speaks for itself. The resort’s walls are made of unbaked mud bricks that remain cool and have helped drastically reduce the carbon footprint. The walls are also plastered using a special clay and hay plaster and are then further adorned with hand-painted tribal motifs. Locally polished sandstone is used for flooring, as is the Bidsar Brown Marble used in the bathrooms, again sourced within Rajasthan. The roofs are all tiled using clay tiles from Gujarat and the ceilings are clad in bamboo matt sheeting sourced from Meghalaya.
All the rooms have individual air-conditioning units instead of a central air-conditioning plant to cut down on electricity wastage and energy-efficient LED and sensor-based lights are used throughout the resort. Rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharging are integral to the resort’s ecological efforts. A state-of-the-art sewage treatment plant has been established within the resort and treated used water is used to recharge the groundwater.
The resort offers a variety of comfortable and spacious accommodation options ranging from 250 sq. ft – Evoke rooms, 650 sq. ft – Elegant rooms, 950 sq. ft – Legacy rooms and the two, 1900 sq. ft rooms, each of which is a signature suite- ‘Jogi Mahal’ and ‘Hammir Mahal.’
“There’s something for everyone at our resort,” says Abhishek Hissaria, Owner, Aamaghati Resorts. He further adds, “Our guest rooms are designed with the tribal surroundings in mind, featuring unique jungle-themed design. Everything in the resort has significance to what’s inside the Ranthambore National Park. Step outside your room and you will l be immersed in the beauty of Ranthambore’s Aravalli ranges. The entire resort is surrounded by a Fifteen feet high wall to keep any unwelcome wild guests away.”
In addition to comfortable accommodations, the resort offers a range of activities for its guests to enjoy. Guests can tune in to traditional folk performances at the giant mango tree amphitheatre, while sipping their evening tea or during their interaction at the delicious live kitchens. One cannot forget the ever-mandatory morning and evening safaris into the Ranthambore national park, of-course these need to be booked much in advance to avoid disappointment as safari slots fill up fast.
The resort’s multi-cuisine restaurant ‘Baradari’ offers a diverse menu with something for everyone. This is where the daily breakfast and meals are served and is a perfect place to unwind and enjoy your sumptuous meal in the company of family and friends. The food quality is top, and the staff is ever-attentive and always smiling, eager to serve you.
Special mention to the Chefs at the resort for their culinary skills that amaze your palate, enjoy excellent- Papad-Mangodi ki Subzi, Kair-Sangri-Ki-Subzi, Ghatte-Ki-Subzi, Peeli-Daal-Tadka, and ultimate Laal-Maas at the buffet spread.
The Sri Sri Wellbeing Centre at Aamaghati Resort has a complete range of exclusive relaxation therapies which will rejuvenate you, making you feel like a whole new person. The therapies are designed to relax your muscles and stimulate your senses, especially after the bumpy jungle safari. Please book your therapy slot in advance to avoid any last-moment disappointments.
It has been five months now since the resort went operational to welcome guests. “We have had a great response, and it is heartening to see our guests enjoy the resort and appreciate our efforts. We went into great detailing while putting everything together and it’s rewarding to see the results,” says Abhishek. He further informed, “Currently, we have been receiving guests from Delhi-NCR, Punjab, and Mumbai. We would love to welcome guests from other parts of our country too, as the word spreads and also anticipate international guests in the coming winter season. We aspire to be recognised among the top five resorts in the Ranthambore region and every year rise a notch higher in that tally.”
