India with Sujan Luxury Hotels
Sujan Luxury Hotels offer a special Indian experience of gracious hospitality, luxury, elegance, exceptional service and delectable food at each of their environmentally friendly exclusive hotels.
Sher Bagh: luxury tents in the heart of the jungle.
The Ranrhambhore National Park in south-eastern Rajasthan is amongst the finest places in the world to see wild tigers.The park is named after one of India's largest and most beautiful forts which stands majestically in the heart of the jungle. Sher Bagh is the perfect place for those looking for the ultimate in authentic Indian jungle camps. The tents, each with their own little verandah, are arranged in a semi-circle around a garden and tented pavilion, in keeping with their surroundings. The spacious, airy main lodge has a sitting area and an excellent library-bar on the upper level, ideal for a beer or bloody-mary between jungle drives. Luxury tents: the campaign style furniture, hand crafted in rosewood and teak, has been custom made for the camp. Sher Bagh has 12 luxury double-bedroom tents with their own little verandah and en suite bathrooms. “The bathrooms are a hedonist’s delight, comprising a mixture of green marble and sandstone, and sunken showers with running hot and cold water. Lather yourself with the specially made khus (vetiver) soap and stand under the earth-scented shower and you are on quite a sensory journey.” Jungle drives within the Ranthambhore National Park are organized. The Sawai Madhopur Sanctuary, part of the Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve and contiguous with the National Park has just been opened to visitors. It is a half-hour drive from Sher Bagh, through the town of Sawai Madhopur. We can organize a full-day excursion with picnic lunch or a half-day excursion with tea and sundowners. Great viewing of the shy Indian Gazelle (Chinkara), Bluebull (Nilgai), the big cats and other bird and animal life. The magnificent 8th century Ranthambhore Fort is situated within the National Park. It is one of India’s largest with a circumference of eight kilometers and was among the most strategic forts in Hindustan during the Mughal period. It has Mughal and Rajput palaces, mosques and temples including an important one dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the Elephant God. Ideal for a half day excursion, exploring the monuments and the Jungle within the Fort. The old city of Sawai Madhopur, is known for its silver jewelry, various objects made from khus (vetiver) grass, indigenous perfumes and other local craft. It also has some old temples and is worth a visit.
Full day’s horse safari are organized, outside the reserve, with a picnic brunch, and or sundowners, on prior booking. You have a good chance to spot birds, smaller mammals and maybe the occasional herd of Indian antelope. A great way to explore rural Rajasthan.
The Serai: luxury tents in the desert.
The medieval Kingdom of Jaisalmer was founded by Rawal Jaisal in 1156 A.D. He moved the capital of his ancestors from Ludhurva, some twenty kilometers away, and built one of the most stunning citadels, in the heart of The Great Thar Desert. Jaisalmer, meaning ‘The hill fort of Jaisal’ became the seat of the Rawals of Jaisalmer, the head of the Bhatti Clan of Rajputs. A 'living' fort, it has within its walls beautiful palaces and havelis. It is also known for its vibrant culture and unique and utterly hospitable desert people. It is surrounded by a beautiful wilderness in the form of the Desert National Park which is home to many desert species including the rare Great Indian Bustard, and the shy Indian Gazelle. There are also some impressive sand dunes and a fossil park around the area.
A luxury desert camp and spa, The Serai has 21, large canvas tents set on thirty acres of a hundred acre estate of indigenous desert scrub in the Great Thar Desert. The camp has a pool inspired by a traditional Indian step-well, a Spa created by Raison d’Etre, one of the leading Spa companies in the world, a Dining Tent and Lounge Bar. The Relais & Châteaux signature reflects this ambition: “all around the world, unique in the world.“ There are three types of Suites at The Serai.
The Tented Suites of which there are fourteen, are pitched on a base of beautiful local ‘Jaisalmer’ stone. Each comprise of an exterior relaxing area, a covered sitting room, a spacious bedroom and en suite bathroom, covering an area of over a thousand square feet. The Luxury Tented Suites have in addition, a private walled-in garden with a sunken pool. The Royal Suite boasts its own private spa, outdoor pool and dining and lounge tents. The Dining Tent serves sumptuous local delicacies as well as delicious western repasts – using much home grown organic produce. Guests can choose something from our wide range of wine and spirits, while slipping into one of the comfortable leather club-chairs in the Library Bar, with a book and a Cuban cigar. Alternatively, guests may drink or dine al-fresco anywhere on the estate. The Serai is the ideal base from which to explore the fabled, tenth-century desert kingdom of Jaisalmer. Excursions include historical tours into Jaisalmer Fort and intricately carved Jain temples, as well as camel safaris and sundowners on the sand dunes. Each of the tailor-made excursions is led by an experienced guide and can be booked in advance or on arrival at the camp. The Serai Spa is created by the world renowned Spa company, Raison d’Etre. Four treatment tents are set around a little garden and offer treatments designed to meet all needs - whether your tastes favour a rousing or relaxing massage, a foot fixation or a cleansing scrub…
The chemical free products, inspired by the Rajasthani environs, are blended from Indian herbs and spices that are both soothing and healing.
