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Khem Villas
Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, India · Independent · Core Luxury
Usha and Goverdhan Singh Rathore opened Khem Villas in 1989 on 25 acres of reclaimed barren land beside Ranthambore. Goverdhan is the son of tiger expert Fateh Singh Rathore, and the family still runs the camp: 25 villas, cottages, and tents, vegetarian meals from the garden, naturalist walks, and a healthcare-and-conservation brief that never left the house.
- 25 rooms
- Opened 1989
- Neighborhood: near Ranthambore National Park
- Rooms from 1,600 sq ft (149 m²)
About Khem Villas
- Opened in 1989 by Usha and Goverdhan Singh Rathore on 25 acres of reclaimed barren land.
- Goverdhan is the son of tiger expert Fateh Singh Rathore.
- Vegetarian dining from homegrown organic ingredients; resident naturalists lead walks.
- Entry-level rooms start at 1,600 sq ft (149 m²).
History
Usha and Goverdhan Singh Rathore established Khem Villas in 1989 on 25 acres of reclaimed barren land beside Ranthambore National Park. Goverdhan is the son of tiger expert Fateh Singh Rathore. The family still runs the camp: villas, cottages, and tents, vegetarian meals from the garden, and a continuing brief in community healthcare and tiger conservation.
Experiences
- Talks with Goverdhan Singh Rathore on his Tiger conservation work — Goverdhan is happy to interact with visitors interested in his work and share the challenges facing the Tiger in Ranthambhore.
- Slide show and free field trips to family conservation projects — Usha runs a slide show on the family's work and would be happy to organize free field trips to see some of the projects her family runs.
- Home-cooked meals from home grown organic vegetables — Food is made from home grown organic vegetables.
Amenities
- Plunge pool and swimming area
- Guided nature walks and bird watching with resident naturalists
- Vegetarian dining with homegrown organic ingredients
- Spa treatments and massage services
- Evening campfires and wildlife slide shows
- Solar-heated water and eco-friendly operations
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