The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort
Ranthambhore Road, Sawai Madhopur 322001 India
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2023 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best
Looking for a place to stay in Sawai Madhopur? Then look no further than The Oberoi Vanyavilas, a luxury resort that brings the best of Sawai Madhopur to your doorstep.
Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a minibar, and guests can go online with free internet access offered by the resort.
The Oberoi Vanyavilas Hotel features a 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and room service, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts a pool and free breakfast. If you are driving to The Oberoi Vanyavilas Hotel, free parking is available.
For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Sawai Madhopur, Oberoi Sawai Madhopur is located a short distance from Ganesh Temple (2.1 mi) and Ranthambore School of Art (2.1 mi).
If you are looking for a good Asian restaurant, you may want to check out Sharma hotel, Food Corner, or Manisha Restaurant while staying at Sawai Madhopur Oberoi.
Sawai Madhopur is also home to Khandar Fort, a popular historic site that is not too far from The Oberoi Vanyavilas Hotel.
We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at The Oberoi Vanyavilas as you experience everything Sawai Madhopur has to offer.
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Heaven on earth. The most stylish, pampered hotel in India. The entire team places your requirements even you think about it, without even mentioning. Feels as if the team has a sensor inside wishing senses your request. The most exciting stay. The naturalists are amazing also
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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We have traveled a fair bit these last several years, including during the pandemic, domestically. I can honestly say there has been no visit that has come too close to matching this one to the Vanyavilas. It starts with Ratna Malhotra, the GM, who clearly takes personal pride in ensuring that the resort and its personnel are at the very top in terms of service and upkeep of the infrastructure. The resort and its layout of course is well-documented, but the level of attention to detail is quite something. There is thought and care in every aspect of your time at the Vanyavilas. Traveling with our now 7 year old daughter, it was magical for her to experience nature, safaris, and her interactions with members of the Vanyavilas family, from those conducting the children's daily activities, to the extremely personable team of naturalists. We extended our already long trip of 4 nights by another night, and if the hotel hadn't been booked out, we probably would have stayed another 2. The food is top-notch as well, and it's just an experience that is hard to replicate anywhere else, in my opinion. This was our second stay, visiting after 6 years. Our next stay will be much sooner than that. The service across the board was outstanding, as I'd mentioned, but I would like to acknowledge a few of the individuals who made our stay even better, besides obviously the GM. Srishti at check in and Sunaina at front office were great right from the start, as was Manisha who conducted the children's activities. I've already mentioned the team of naturalists and how friendly and knowledgeable they are. In F&B, the incoming F&B head Gobin was extremely helpful, and the service at the restaurant by Bhawna and Archit was absolutely spot on. Chef Adarsh and his team made sure to check with us how things were at each meal, and as I mentioned, the food was great. I could go on, but I'm sure it's quite apparent that this stay exceeded our expectations in every way. Can't recommend it highly enough.…
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Responded Jul 8, 2022
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for having chosen The Oberoi Vanyavilās for your stay and for highlighting the pleasant experience you had with us through such an amazing review on the Trip Advisor. It gives us immense pleasure to note that you thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality shown by the entire team. Your special feedback about the product, the team and our services is much appreciated. The twenty acres of landscaped gardens with flowing lakes throughout the resort full of flowering water lilies and enriched with climbing bougainvillea all around are the unique features of the property. Our beautiful luxury tents with a private garden and patio allows interaction with many of the myriad birdlife and wildlife found within the property. The stay in a luxury tent at The Oberoi Vanyavilas is definitely unique - it brings you close to the nature without compromising on luxury and comfort. We thank you for your appreciative feedback about the children activities and about our naturalist team. I am happy to note that the team at the restaurant and our Chef were able to look after you well, thereby enhancing your gourmet experience. The Oberoi Group`s Mission, Vision and Dharma inspires us to deliver efficient, personalized, friendly and intuitive service to all our guests and your recognition of Srishti, Sunaina, Manisha, Gobin, Archit and Chef Adarsh makes me proud to be a part of this amazing team! The team and I thank you once again and we all look forward to welcoming you back soon! Thank you and Warm regards, Ratna Malhotra General Manager
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The Oberoi Vanyavilas is truly a luxurious and memorable hotel experience. From the moment you arrive, you are greeted with the utmost hospitality and warmth. The food at the hotel is absolutely fantastic, with a wide range of cuisines to choose from. The hotel’s bar is perfect for a pre-dinner drink or a nightcap. The staff at the Oberoi Vanyavilas are incredibly friendly and helpful. They go above and beyond to ensure that you have a memorable experience. The attention to detail is evident throughout the property and the staff makes sure that all your needs are met. I would really like to thank Ms. Ratna Malhotra, Mr. Gobin, Chiranjeev, Soulin, Shivansh, Karan who ensured we had go back with great memories and friends. And a special note of thanks to Manvendra who gave a wonderful talk about Ranthambore national park. Will definitely be back. …
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Ratna Malhotra, General Manager at The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for having chosen The Oberoi Vanyavilās for your stay and for highlighting the pleasant experience you had with us through such a pleasant review on the Trip Advisor. It gives us immense pleasure to note that you thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality shown by the entire team. Your special feedback about the product, the team and our services is much appreciated. I am happy to note that the team at the restaurant, bar and our Chef were able to look after you well, creating meal’s as per your choice and thereby enhancing your gourmet experience. The Oberoi Group`s Mission, Vision and Dharma inspires us to deliver efficient, personalized, friendly and intuitive service to all our guests and your recognition of Gobin, Chiranjeev, Soulin, Shivansh, Karan and Manvender makes me proud to be a part of this amazing team! I have conveyed your kind compliments to the entire team and they are overjoyed to have been able to create a wonderful everlasting impression. The team and I thank you once again and we all look forward to welcoming you back soon! Thank you and Warm regards, Ratna Malhotra
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Recently had the pleasure of visiting this fine hotel in on the edge of the Ranthambhore National Park. With luxurious tents for rooms the hotel is a delight to the senses. The hotel has been around for almost two decades but looks brand new and is maintained beautifully. The best feature however is it's gracious team. Starting with the General Manager Ms. Ratna Malhotra each and every team member was thoughtful, caring and wonderful to interact with. The hotel has a team of very knowledgeable naturalists who do a session everyday, orienting guests with the Ranthambhore tiger reserve before they actually visit the forest. The food and beverage manager Gobin was fantastic. Some other team members who we enjoyed interacting with were Shivansh, Chiranjiv, Karan, Soulin, Manvinder and Harsh. Look forward to coming back.…
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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Response from Ratna Malhotra, General Manager at The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for having chosen The Oberoi Vanyavilās for your stay and for highlighting the pleasant experience you had with us through such a pleasant review on the Trip Advisor. The twenty acres of landscaped gardens with flowing lakes throughout the resort full of flowering water lilies and enriched with climbing bougainvillea all around are the unique features of the property. Our beautiful luxury tents with a private garden and patio allows interaction with many of the myriad birdlife and wildlife found within the property. The stay in a luxury tent at The Oberoi Vanyavilas is definitely unique - it brings you close to the nature without compromising on luxury and comfort. It is a matter of great delight to note that you enjoyed every aspect of your stay with us! I am happy to note that you enjoyed your nature walk and we thank you for your appreciative feedback about our naturalist team. The Oberoi Group`s Mission, Vision and Dharma inspires us to deliver efficient, personalized, friendly and intuitive service to all our guests and your recognition of Gobin, Shivansh, Chiranjiv, Karan, Soulin, Manvinder and Harsh makes me proud to be a part of this amazing team! I have conveyed your kind compliments to the entire team and they are overjoyed to have been able to create a wonderful everlasting impression. The team and I thank you for your gracious feedback once again and we look forward to your continued patronage of our hotel and welcoming you back with us in not too distant future. Thank you and Warm regards, Ratna Malhotra
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We stayed at Oberoi Vanyavilas for a couple of nights during April 2023 - the resort has a real WOW factor upon arrival and our biggest regret of our holiday is that we had not arranged to stay for a longer period. The luxury tent was impeccable; the thoughtfulness of the General Manager Ratna Malhotra and her team was second to none. We were made to feel very special and our 9 year old son very much enjoyed the VIP treatment too. This is a very classy hotel; we cannot wait to return. We’d also like to convey our thanks to the Vanyavilas team for the safe return of my son’s cuddly monkey Dave, who was very well looked after when he was left behind - thank you for continuing to make us smile even after we left with the photos of Dave’s stay - you are a very hard act to follow!
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Response from Ratna Malhotra, General Manager at The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for having chosen The Oberoi Vanyavilās for your stay and for highlighting the pleasant experience you had with us through such a pleasant review on the Trip Advisor. It gives us immense pleasure to note that you thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality shown by the entire team. Your special feedback about the product, the team and our services is much appreciated. We are happy to know that Dave has reached home and the team was able to look after him well in your absence. It is indeed a remarkable feedback about Vanyavilas and I am personally touched by your very kind words of encouragement. I have conveyed your kind compliments to the entire team and they are overjoyed to have been able to create a wonderful everlasting impression. I am enthralled to read that the efforts made by the team contributed to your stay with us and that you were able to take back fond memories of your stay. The team and I thank you for your gracious feedback once again and we look forward to your continued patronage of our hotel and welcoming you back with us in not too distant future. Thank you and Warm regards, Ratna Malhotra
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Outstanding property. Unique, property has only tented accommodation. Large open area for a few tents. Tents were very well appointed. Staff was very friendly and very helpful. They made us feel special.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Ratna Malhotra, General Manager at The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for having chosen The Oberoi Vanyavilās for your stay and for highlighting the pleasant experience you had with us through such a pleasant review on the Trip Advisor. It gives us immense pleasure to note that you thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality shown by the entire team. Your special feedback about the product, the team and our services is much appreciated. The twenty acres of landscaped gardens with flowing lakes throughout the resort full of flowering water lilies and enriched with climbing bougainvillea all around are the unique features of the property. Our beautiful luxury tents with a private garden and patio allows interaction with many of the myriad birdlife and wildlife found within the property. The stay in a luxury tent at The Oberoi Vanyavilas is definitely unique - it brings you close to the nature without compromising on luxury and comfort. The team and I thank you for your gracious feedback once again and we look forward to your continued patronage of our hotel and welcoming you back with us in not too distant future. Thank you, Warm Regards, Ratna Malhotra.
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This place is amazing. The quality and comfort was outstanding. I loved walking the grounds with flowers blooming and their scent. Also enjoyed watching the wildlife, birds, squirrels, peacocks. The large beds were very comfortable, fruit plates in the units and chocolate at night. The staff were always helpful and attentive to our every need. Restaurant was outstanding with variety and I loved the food. Next door to the Tiger Reserve where we had multiple sightings of tigers and other wildlife. I plan to return eventually to soak up this paradise.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Ratna Malhotra, General Manager at The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for having chosen The Oberoi Vanyavilās for your stay and for highlighting the pleasant experience you had with us through such a pleasant review on the Trip Advisor. The twenty acres of landscaped gardens with flowing lakes throughout the resort full of flowering water lilies and enriched with climbing bougainvillea all around are the unique features of the property. Our beautiful luxury tents with a private garden and patio allows interaction with many of the myriad birdlife and wildlife found within the property. The stay in a luxury tent at The Oberoi Vanyavilas is definitely unique - it brings you close to the nature without compromising on luxury and comfort. It is a matter of great delight to note that you enjoyed every aspect of your stay with us and you had fantastic tiger sightings! I am also happy to note that the team at the restaurant and our Chef were able to look after you well, creating meal’s as per your choice and thereby enhancing your gourmet experience. It is indeed a remarkable feedback about Vanyavilas and I am personally touched by your very kind words of encouragement. I have conveyed your kind feedback to the entire team and they are overjoyed to have been able to create a wonderful everlasting impression. I am enthralled to read that the efforts made by the team contributed to your stay with us and that you were able to take back fond memories of your stay. The team and I thank you once again and we all look forward to welcoming you back soon! Thank you and Warm regards, Ratna Malhotra
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This was a last minute addition to our itinerary and I am so glad we did, as it turned out to be one of our favourites in our Rajastan itinerary. Amazing service from arriving to leaving, and the most luxurious tents I have ever seen! This is next level accommodation! The facilities were beautiful and I am only sorry we didn’t have enough time to make use of them! We wished we had an extra day to just stay in the hotel and appreciate the hospitality. Sadly we didn’t see any tigers, but we saw plenty of other wildlife and enjoyed meeting Laxmi the elephant. We will definitely be back. Special thanks to Shivanash Aishwarya Tanvir Gershan who were all a credit to the Oberoi and made our trip even more special.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Response from Ratna Malhotra, General Manager at The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort
Responded Apr 15, 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for having chosen The Oberoi Vanyavilās for your stay and for highlighting the pleasant experience you had with us through such a pleasant review on the Trip Advisor. It gives us immense pleasure to note that you thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality shown by the entire team. It is truly a huge compliment for us. Your special feedback about the product, the team and our services is much appreciated. It is a matter of great delight to note that you enjoyed meeting our most beloved team member- Lakshmi. The twenty acres of landscaped gardens with flowing lakes throughout the resort full of flowering water lilies and enriched with climbing bougainvillea all around are the unique features of the property. Our beautiful luxury tents with a private garden and patio allows interaction with many of the myriad birdlife and wildlife found within the property. The stay in a luxury tent at The Oberoi Vanyavilas is definitely unique - it brings you close to the nature without compromising on luxury and comfort. The Oberoi Group`s Mission, Vision and Dharma inspires us to deliver efficient, personalized, friendly and intuitive service to all our guests and your recognition of Shivansh, Gershon, Tanvir and Aishwarya makes me feel very proud to be a part of this amazing team! The team and I thank you for your gracious feedback once again and we look forward to your continued patronage of our hotel and welcoming you back with us in not too distant future. The tiger in the jungle awaits you! Thank you and Warm regards, Ratna Malhotra
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We stayed here as a family of four in March 2023, and were pleasantly surprised to see even our high expectations surpassed by the one of a kind experience. Nestled right next to the Ranthambore National park, we truly felt one with the sprawling natural landscape of Ranthambore. The watchtower was a great addition that provides an expansive view of the surrounding hills and forest. Our tents were extremely well-equipped despite their rustic aesthetic, and were quite pleasant to stay in. Each tent had a private area to sit and relax. The service was as expected of Oberoi standards, top of the line. The food was excellent as well. They had a temperature controlled swimming pool as well. The GM Ms. Ratna Malhotra was there to greet us personally at check-in, and was gracious in her hospitality and went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful stay. The resident Naturalist Mr. Akash was the highlight of the stay, and he guided my son who does wildlife photography, around the property and showed him numerous species of birds in the area. Meeting the resident Elephant Laxmi was a novel experience for us too, and we got some great pictures with her too. We’d definitely recommend the property for anyone looking for a luxurious stay in the midst of nature, and hope to visit again in the future.…
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Response from Ratna Malhotra, General Manager at The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort
Responded Apr 16, 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for having chosen The Oberoi Vanyavilās for your stay and for highlighting the pleasant experience you had with us through such a pleasant review on the Trip Advisor. The twenty acres of landscaped gardens with flowing lakes throughout the resort full of flowering water lilies and enriched with climbing bougainvillea all around are the unique features of the property. Our beautiful luxury tents with a private garden and patio allows interaction with many of the myriad birdlife and wildlife found within the property. The stay in a luxury tent at The Oberoi Vanyavilas is definitely unique - it brings you close to the nature without compromising on luxury and comfort. It is a matter of great delight to note that you enjoyed every aspect of your stay with us! I am also happy to note that the team at the restaurant and our Chef were able to look after you well, creating meal’s as per your choice and thereby enhancing your gourmet experience. The Oberoi Group`s Mission, Vision and Dharma inspires us to deliver efficient, personalized, friendly and intuitive service to all our guests and your recognition of Akash makes me proud to be a part of this amazing team! We are happy to know that about our 52 ft. high observation tower, swimming pool, bird watching and photography session and interaction with our most beloved team member- Laxmi were some of the highlights of your trip! I have conveyed your kind compliments to the entire team and they are overjoyed to have been able to create a wonderful everlasting impression. The team and I thank you for your gracious feedback once again and we look forward to your continued patronage of our hotel and welcoming you back with us in not too distant future. Thank you and Warm regards, Ratna Malhotra
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🌸🎋♨️🚘✈️ 🛳🚁🏖🌈🐯 The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort 🐯 Roar of the tiger, the call of Les Fauves and Regality of Vanyavilas calls for an encore. The pleasure and anticipation to shoot Les august tigres royaux and Les Fauves ….with CAMERAS, compelled and motivated our trip to, The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort. The sprawling over 20 acres boutique resort is located at the junction of the Aravali and Vindhya hill ranges and close to the city of Sawai Madhopur. 🐯You may drive to Ranthambore on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. It has a dedicated three-metre-wide corridor, including fibre optic cables, pipelines, and solar power generation. You can drive to Dausa and then take a detour from Dausa to Ranthambore. The total time taken is around 4.30 hours. The Oberoi Vanyavilas Ranthambhore is 11 km from Jogi Mahal and 12 km from Ranthambhore Fort. Jaipur and Sanghaner Airport are 180 km from the resort. 🐯As we stepped through the ceremonious, imposing, dramatic doors, that portrayed a metaphor and an analogous of the regality of Rajasthan, we were showered with rose petals and greeted by the General Manager Ms Ratna Malhotra. The entourage of the smiling staff greeted us with tilak and diya, so synonymous with traditional Indian welcome, that echoes, "Atithi Devo Bhava", meaning, the guest is equivalent to God.” 🐯Whilst the smooth check-in was carried out at the regal chandelier dominating reception lobby, we were offered cold towels. Ms Ratna Malhotra apprised us about the property, its attractions, safaris et al, while we sipped the exotic mocktails. Ms Malhotra very graciously, and personally accompanied us to our tent. The route to our tent was through a labyrinth of manicured gardens, water bodies, Lilly ponds, fountains, and tent mud boundary walls that appeared to be singing a song of the profusion of pretty pink bougainvillaeas. The resort is an Oasis of tranquillity and has an illustrious character, with the backdrop of the Safari Park and the mysterious Aravallis. 🐯A beautiful flower rangoli in the shape of Tiger Paws and Best Wishes adorned the entrance to our tent. The rooms are ostensibly luxury tents with a private manicured lawn, and outdoor seating gives a preview of the live documentary of birdlife and creations of nature. Our tent faced a Lilly pond and gardens beyond. The Tent Rooms are opulent and draw inspiration from royal caravans, echoing the erstwhile era of the Maharajas. An amalgamation of Luxury, regality and comfort. The wooden floored rooms have sophisticated and elegant interiors with a canopied four-poster bed, elegant furniture, and beautiful artwork. They are equipped with all modern amenities. The en suite bathrooms are spacious and luxurious, featuring a separate shower and claw-footed standalone bathtub, double vanities, plush bathrobes, and high-quality toiletries. The gesture of placing chocolates, fruit basket and birthday greetings was very endearing. Since the hunger pangs were getting the better of us, we headed towards the dining area. 🐯 The Dining Experience offers indoor and al fresco dining at the Inner Courtyard. The restaurant serves ethnic, authentic Rajasthani, Pan Asian, Pan Indian and International cuisine. It promises to satiate any stubborn palate. The bonhomous and gracious Sous Chef, Shivang Narula curated and customised a luxury experience at the al fresco, beneath the star-spangled sky. The soulful music played by local Rajasthani musicians touched our hearts, especially when he sang,” Happy Birthday to you”, with a resonance of rustic folk notes, for my son. The gastronomical delights served ranged from piquant to succulent, the delectable delish need we say more was ambrosian. The live folk music added up to the superlative aura of an enthralling experience. Our Lunch was indoors due to the balmy desert sun. The beautiful restaurant had high ceilings sparkling chandeliers and hand-painted walls with scenes of lush foliage of Ranthambhore and its tigers. The salubrious, sunny breakfast the next day was under the colourful canopy with the backdrop of sprout fountains in the bower of a mango orchard. Atul who made amazing elaborate flower rangolis decorated the table area and turned our breakfast into a grand affair, that shall remain an indelible memory. You must sip the Summer Cocktails as the Bee-eater and the Red-Dessert. Also don’t give the specialities a miss, such as Kachori Sabji, Sangari ki galauti, Warm mushroom and goat cheese tart, Asparagus and pecorino risotto, Thai-style tofu and cashew nut spinach and garlic-flavoured curry, Maas ki kadhi and Gongbao Chicken on a bed of Jasmine rice …whew mouthful isn’t it!! 🐯 The Bar A plush and perfect place to unwind with a glass, or a leather-bound classic. The conversation of Les Fauves in the foreground and oil paintings of them in the background adorning the walls. 🐯Nature Walk Post-siesta a guided tour around the property with Shaolin the resident naturalist was organised. It was an enriching experience. He apprised us and pointed out a plethora of flora and fauna as the Coppersmith Barbet, Blackbird, Little Cormorant, Red-vented Bulbul, an African giant Snail shell, Kadam ka tree, Greater Coucal Bhardwaj and atop the Observation tower showed us the expanse of Dry deciduous forest of the hills beyond. I was a little piqued by the story behind Shaolin’s name. Curiosity my Siamese twin got the better of me and I couldn’t contain myself. … It seems his mother thought that she would give birth to a daughter and name her ‘Shalini’, but as nature would have it, a son was born, so his mother played around with the word and named him Shaolin. So solves the mystery behind the curious case of Shaolin Naturalist. After the walk, I headed for the Spa. 🐯 The Oberoi Spa. The entrance to the spa is very dramatic. You walk under Mughal archways into a courtyard with private therapy rooms overlooking a lily pond. The spa offers a range of holistic beauty rituals and treatments, using natural and organic ingredients. A special recommendation for PC, a supremely trained and skilled therapist. 🐯 Amongst other facilities the resort has a well-equipped Gym, a billiards room, Yoga sessions a strategically and scenically situated Swimming Pool that is heated in winter for guests' convenience. 🐯 The evening walk towards the main building sweeps you off your feet and completely takes your breath away. The bewitching amphitheatre dazzling with Diyas and fire torch across the lily pond transports you to a romantic enchanted land. 🐯 Early morning stroll around the property, called the ‘Trail of Wellbeing’ with the resident Horticulturist Mr AZAD was very interesting and informative. He pointed out various trees such as Dhok, Banyan, Ber ( Indian jujubes), Jamun ( Indian blackberry or Java plum), Khajur also known as the date palm, Palash (Butea monosperma): Kadam (Neolamarckia cadamba), Amala (Indian gooseberry), Tamarind and the Mango Orchard. We visited the kitchen and flower gardens. Walked along the beds of roses, sunflowers, sweet peas, cosmos, poppy, and various vegetable rows of bok choy, cherry tomatoes, brinjal, broccoli, and purple cabbage. Mr Azad packed in some gooseberries for us to take back home. 🐯After breakfast we met the very talented Ranthambhore's very own world-renowned artist: Mr M.D. Parashar. He gave a demonstration of soot art. His Tiger and landscape paintings are on display and for sale. 🐯We appreciate The Oberoi group for promoting local artisans. As expressed,” Dhonk is a responsible organisation that provides craft training and employment opportunities to ex-poachers' families, tribal communities and villagers living around Ranthambhore National Park.” The products are on sale and displayed on alternate days at the property 🐘 A notable endearing feature provided by the property is bathing and feeding Lakshmi the genteel Elephant. A special attraction especially after the Oscar winner, The Elephant Whisperers. Due to paucity of time, we couldn’t bathe her, however, it was a pleasure to feed her sliced sugarcane and cucumbers. Perhaps Elephants have a sweet tooth. 🐯 #SAFARI 🐯 Be it afternoon or dawn we did both Safaris. I wish to dedicate an encomium of sorts through these paragraphs. Certain poems such as Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers, The Tyger by William Blake and a certain song, “Eye of the Tiger”, kept playing in the loop at the back of my thoughts. Ranthambore National Park is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including tigers, leopards, sloth bears, jackals, hyenas, wild boars, and various species of deer and antelope. It is also a birdwatcher's paradise, with over 300 species of birds found in the park. The duty manager provided us with hats, packed sandwiches, fruits and beverages. With beating hearts and pulsating anticipation we headed towards the park. The terrain is awe-inspiring and rugged. It is said, The wilderness is a place of an encounter with the creator and his creations. Lo and behold we spotted Arrowhead a few metres away. "A tiger does not shout its tigritude, it acts."-Wole Soyinka. It, sure enough, knew how to pose and show off his stripes and Act. He seemed to be having a siesta after a satisfying meal. I must say he looked unperturbed. We spotted Noorie, the Tigress, who perhaps was looking for prey for her cubs. On our way back apart from spotting a plethora of wildlife we did spot a sloth bear. He was busy digging in search of ants. Majestic, Magnificent, Marvellous and Mesmerising these are the Tigers for you. The break of Dawn, Safari, was an adventure of sorts. The thundering clouds seemed unpropitious and ominous and then it began to rain. It was a sweet and thoughtful gesture of the resort to provide us with thick mackintosh and warm blankets. We felt toasty warm snuggling into them. The soft drizzle pattered on our faces in the open speeding jeep... Wonderfully enough at the break of dawn, it stopped drizzling and the sweet smell of earth after a rain shower and the hope of sighting Aishwarya and leopards built up the thrill. "There is nothing like the thrill of moving through the jungle looking for a tiger and knowing they could be watching you already." That was exactly what we felt. A kilometre inside the Safari of Zone 10, we noticed an Indian Gray Mongoose scurrying across the path. Our guide said it was an indication of good luck. You will surely spot Aishwarya or Jai. Circumstances proved propitious. The area is a favoured rendezvous of Jai, a Tiger of respectable antecedents with a story akin to Jai and Veeru’s of Sholay the movie. Later on, we had a rendezvous with perhaps the same mongoose scurrying back across the path and yet again, as destiny would have it, a beautiful Aishwarya, the Queen, sashayed through the wilderness. A few yards away we see, not one but two Leopards perched atop a tall tree on the hill close to our jeep! The pulse of the jungle suddenly changed, from the call of the jungle inmates to Aishwarya the crouching Tigress and the wary Leopards guarding their lives. We shall carry home an album of breathless moments in our hearts. 🐯 I wish to echo, and deeply concur, Dr Karan Singh’s words, “The Tiger in many countries, particularly India, represents the apex of the animal pyramid and the protection of their habitat should be a worldwide priority.” The roar of a tiger is a reminder of their strength, but also the fragility of their existence. They are ambassadors of the wild, it is up to us to protect their habitats and preserve their legacy and ensure that they continue to roar for years to come. 🐯….. An earnest thanks to GM. Ms Ratna Malhotra, a sanguine magician in disguise, as she made our stay momentous and magnificent. I shall exhaust most adjectives complementing the gracious, amiable, affable polite jewel of Oberoi. Ms Ratna Malhotra. A note of appreciation and applause to the entire team at Oberoi Vanyavilas which renders an attitude that’s proactive, polite, caring, convivial and congenial. Thank you Oberoi Group for exceptional hallmarked and haloed hospitality. Mr Vikram Oberoi your hotels and resorts are par exemplar nonpareil. Ms Ratna and her front staff bid us adieu. It was heart-touching and sublime expressing hasta luego, see you again to them.…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Ratna Malhotra, General Manager at The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort
Responded Apr 23, 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for having chosen The Oberoi Vanyavilās to celebrate your son’s birthday and for highlighting the pleasant experience you had with us through such a outstanding review on the Trip Advisor. It is a matter of great delight to note that you enjoyed every aspect of your stay with us. I am personally touched by your very kind words of encouragement. I have conveyed your kind compliments to the entire team and they are overjoyed to have been able to create a wonderful everlasting impression. The twenty acres of landscaped gardens with flowing lakes throughout the resort full of flowering water lilies and enriched with climbing bougainvillea all around are the unique features of the property. Our beautiful luxury tents with a private garden and patio allows interaction with many of the myriad birdlife and wildlife found within the property. The stay in a luxury tent at The Oberoi Vanyavilas is definitely unique - it brings you close to the nature without compromising on luxury and comfort. It is a matter of great delight that you had a memorable stay with us and thank you for highlighting everything so well, right from the welcoming experience, our tents, room amenities, special decorations, housekeeping touches, special dining experiences, mocktails in the bar, meeting our most beloved team member- Lakshmi, flora & fauna, to the fond farewell. It also gives us immense pleasure to note that you had a fantastic jungle safari and you highly admired the amenities provided during the jungle safari. I am happy to note that you enjoyed your nature walk and we thank you for your appreciative feedback about the naturalist team. We are also happy to know that our 52 ft. high observation tower, our spa, gym, billiards room, yoga sessions, our kitchen garden, evening horticulture walks within the property and our heated swimming pool were some of the highlights of your trip! In addition, I am glad that the team at the restaurant and our Chef were able to look after you well, thereby enhancing your gourmet experience. Thank you for appreciating the folk music and our musicians, your gracious feedback has been shared with them. The Oberoi Group`s Mission, Vision and Dharma inspires us to deliver efficient, personalized, friendly and intuitive service to all our guests and your recognition of Shivang, Atul, Shaolin, PC and Azad makes me proud to be a part of this amazing team! Thank you for sharing the information about the new express way to Ranthambhore. It will surely reduce the travelling time from Delhi/NCR and Jaipur for our guests making it more convenient for them to come to the jungle. We would also like to thank you for appreciating our efforts to support local art and for sharing your experience with other avid travellers. It is indeed a remarkable feedback about Vanyavilas and I am personally touched by your very kind words of encouragement. I have conveyed your kind compliments to the entire team and they are overjoyed to have been able to create a wonderful everlasting impression. I am enthralled to read that the efforts made by the team contributed to your stay with us and that you were able to take back fond memories of your stay. The team and I thank you for your gracious feedback once again and we look forward to your continued patronage of our hotel and welcoming you back with us in not too distant future. Thank you. Warmest Regards, Ratna Malhotra
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PRICE RANGE
$556 - $816 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
the oberoi vanyavilas hotel sawai madhopur, oberoi vanyavilas ranthambore, oberoi sawai madhopur, sawai madhopur oberoi
LOCATION
IndiaRajasthanSawai Madhopur DistrictSawai Madhopur
NUMBER OF ROOMS
25
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort
Which popular attractions are close to The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort?
Nearby attractions include Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (1.9 miles), Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve (1.9 miles), and Ranthambore Fort (4.1 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort?
Yes, free parking, secured parking, and valet parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Oberoi Vanyavilas - Ranthambore, Manisha Restaurant, and Fateh's Cafe.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness center during their stay.
Does The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort have airport transportation?
Yes, The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a business center and meeting rooms during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Hindi.