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The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort
Ranthambhore, India · Oberoi · Grand Luxury
The Oberoi Vanyavilas opened in 2001 as India's first luxury tented resort, its guest rooms built as triple-canopied, air-conditioned tents modeled on the royal caravans that once carried Rajput hunting parties across the region. Set on 20 acres bordering Ranthambhore National Park and its tiger reserve, the resort's own observation tower gives guests park views without leaving the grounds. It won a MICHELIN One Key in 2025.
- 28 rooms
- Opened 2001
- Neighborhood: Sawai Madhopur
- Rooms from 1,389 sq ft (129 m²)
About The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort
- The resort's original 25 tents opened in 2001 on 20 acres, with only about 5 percent of the land built upon to keep the setting natural.
- Tents feature triple canopies, teak wood floors and claw-footed standalone bathtubs, with traditional Rajasthani design touches throughout.
- TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice Awards ranked it the world's number one small hotel in 2015.
- The nearby Ranthambhore Fort, a 10th-century UNESCO World Heritage Site, sits 700 meters above the surrounding jungle.
- Entry-level rooms start at 1,389 sq ft (129 m²).
History
The Oberoi Vanyavilas opened in 2001 on 20 acres at the edge of Ranthambhore National Park and Tiger Reserve, built as India's first luxury tented wilderness resort. Its triple-canopied, air-conditioned tents were designed to evoke the royal caravans that once carried Rajput hunting parties through the region, each with teak wood floors, a claw-footed standalone bathtub and a private walled garden. Only about 5 percent of the grounds were built upon, preserving the site's existing trees and natural flora. An observation tower on the property gives guests views over the surrounding jungle without leaving the resort.
The setting
9 km from Ranthambore Fort. 5 km from Ganesh Temple.
Restaurants and bars
- Alfresco Bar — Restaurant · Shikari-style dishes from alfresco grill
Experiences
- Tiger viewing in Ranthambhore National Park and Tiger Reserve — Guests see Royal Bengal Tigers in the wild; the resort is about ten minutes' drive from the park and Tiger Reserve.
- Jungle Drive — Jungle drives in Oberoi 4x4s with professional guides, in search of Bengal tigers in Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve.
- Dine by the Lake — A royal Rajasthani thali served at a candlelit table on the natural amphitheatre stage, with mashaal torches and a lily pond.
- Ranthambhore Fort tour — Private 4x4 Gypsy tour of Ranthambhore Park and its 10th century fort, 700 metres above the jungle, with an ancient Ganesha temple.
- National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary — Boat trip on the Chambal River to spot the critically endangered gharial.
- Nature Walk — Guided walk with the in-house naturalist covering animals, birds, butterflies, spiders and the property's ecology.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Fitness center
- Butler service
- EV charging
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards (2025)
- Rajasthan's Leading Resort 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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