A 200 year old, beautifully restored fort nestled in the palm of rustic nature now re-imagined as a Heritage resort for all experience.
Located between Jaipur and Tiger national park Rathambore
Various activities: horse rides, camel and jeep safari. Stick& ball Polo games & lessons, Ayurvedic massage, astrology & Palmistry, observatory telescope...
Traditional Rajasthan village tour... Day Jaipur city tour..
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Staying high up on a lush green tree surrounded by the forest all around is surely the best way to experience the wild, with the chorus performances of the jackals, an occasional growl of the tiger, the call of the peacocks, the singing of birds and the rustling of the leaves being the only sounds to break the silence! Experience this feeling of being completely immersed in nature at the Treehouse Hideaway in the jungles of Bandhavgarh.
Tree House Hideaway is a set of 5 exclusive tree houses spread over 21 acres merging into the jungles of Bandhavgarh National Park. All tree houses are completely self-contained and have been made with local craft knowledge and expertise to ensure that they blend harmoniously with nature. The interiors are done in a fusion of traditional jungle living and contemporary design.
The Tree House Hideaway, borders the Bandhavgarh National Park and is a secret part of a small hamlet that combines a cluster of families engaged in a diminishing small-scale agriculture and an increasing number of hotels and resorts.
The resort exists in the twilight zone between forest and human settlement; it is well and truly hidden and occupies a large plot of 21 acres. The hideaway is very green, in the understated manner of greenery in Madhya Pradesh — not the shining emerald and wet abundance of the tropics or the colourful riotousness of the wooded hills, but a sparse collection of trees and some grassy undergrowth on an essentially brown dry landscape.
There are two lives possible at the Tree House — the one in the snug warmth within the resort, and the other in the tiger-infested wild. Choosing the first, you can spend your time unseen and undisturbed in the intimacy of your room.
The rooms are big and the wall to the balcony is made of sliding doors; opened, it makes a large platform where, even if you stay put all day long, you will never feel hemmed in. The tree houses are far apart and do not infringe on each other’s space and there is nothing else in the vicinity to bother you. For a breather, you could take a walk in the grounds or outside in the village.
There is a waterhole within the property — next to it you feel you are deep inside a jungle — take a book or a board game and sit under the bamboo clusters (in fact, they plan to put a machan here). If you are lucky, a deer might come drinking water and spot you.
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Hidden between Jaipur (95 kms) and Agra is the village of Abhaneri- "the city of brightness", known for its Baolis or step wells. Step wells are the unique concept of India used as royal baths, reservoirs and a respite from the summer heat and Abhaneri is one of India’s deepest and largest step wells, famous for its splendid architectural style. With the excavation of this ancient site having begun in 1955, it has just recently found a place in the route map of travelers and thus offers a rare opportunity to witness an eye-catching architectural antiquity without the crowds. With stairs all around in a geometric pattern, you find yourself in an amazing maze of thousands of steps all descending deep into the abyss of the well.
This 1200 year old step well in the present day is in ruins but its structure and delicate carvings are still delightful to the eyes.Abhaneri, also known as the Chand Baoli is believed to have been built by a Rajput King. Sun shaded verandahs, which you can enter, overlook the thousands of criss-crossing steep steps patterned like an upside down Egyptian pyramid. Next to the the Baoli is Harshat Mehta Temple devoted to the goddess Durga. As per the beliefs, the goddess is always cheerful, who imparts her joy and happiness to the whole village. On the walls are the statues & sculptures of Gods and Goddesses which depict images from daily life, and the ruins of the temple still boasts of the architectural and sculptural richness of medieval India. |
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I suggest adding on the Abhaneri Camp experience to your itinerary visiting Delhi, Jaipur and Agra. Close to the ruins of the Step well is the Camp where you spend the night.
Located right in the middle of the village, the camp offers Luxury tents with attached bath & toilets, a Dining Hall and a Lawn.
Your stay would also include visit to the nearby village on camel back or cart offering a first hand experience of the village life and an interesting glimpse into Indian culture, simple living, customs and tradition.
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