Aman-i-Khas

Set out on a slow upstream cruise along the Chambal River, one of the region’s few perennial waterways. Guided by a naturalist, this experience focuses on observing river life at close range, from bird species lining the banks to freshwater turtles basking along the shore.

With patience, you may also spot the gharial, a critically endangered crocodile known for its long, narrow snout. The journey ends at a scenic lookout where lunch is served before returning to camp. Calm and unhurried, the cruise offers a quiet way to understand the Chambal’s fragile ecosystem through movement, observation and informed guidance.

Explore Ranthambore National Park on a guided safari through a landscape shaped by forest, lakes and open grassland. This experience introduces the park’s rich biodiversity, home to crocodiles, leopards, jackals, sambar deer and nearly 300 bird species.

Ranthambore is best known for its population of Bengal tigers, with a strong chance of sightings as they move through their territory, sometimes accompanied by cubs. Even without a tiger encounter, the park reveals constant activity, from birdlife along the water’s edge to mammals emerging from cover. Each drive offers a layered view of a wilderness defined by movement, patience and scale.

Travel out from camp to explore Khandar Fort on a guided trek that follows a narrow, winding path up to the cliff’s edge. This experience centres on walking through the remains of a once-formidable fort, where abandoned dwellings, temples and stepwells still trace the outline of former life.

From the ramparts, views open across dramatic valleys and ravines, revealing the scale of the surrounding landscape. As you explore, shepherds may pass through with their flocks, using the ruins as part of their daily routes. The trek concludes with lunch served at the site, allowing time to pause and take in the setting before the return journey.