Sawai
Madhopur Lodge
Set over 12 acres of spacious gardens. A 20-minute drive from
the Ranthambore National Park. the Lodge is 1 km from the
Sawai Madhopur Railway Station which is on the main line with
connectivity to India's capital, Mumbai, Chennai & Calcutta
and 180 km (3 hrs drive) from Jaipur (nearest airport). 
Built in 1930 by Maharaja Sawai Man Singh 11 of Jaipur as a lodge
for his hunting trips to the jungles of Ranthambore which were
the favorite hunting grounds of the Royalfamily of Jaipur. The
highlight of the trip to Sawai Madhopur is the visit to the Ranthambore
National Park, which is one of the finest habitats in the
world for the Tigers. November to Aprilistheideal timeto visitwhen
the temperature ranges from 2ºC to 3OºC.
Accommodation:(Sawai
Madhopur Lodge) 17 standard rooms, 10 superior rooms,
including 2 executive suites and 6 tents in addition from October
to March. Maximum two adults and one child per room.
Room
Descriptions:(Sawai Madhopur Lodge)
Executive Suites: Over 1000 square feet, each of these two suites
are reminiscent
of an age of grandeur, Princely Kingdoms and gracious living.
Both suites open out to a terrace overlooking the swimming pool
and front lawn. Colour television in the bedroom with CNN, BBC,
Cnbc, TNT/Cartoon Network, ESPN, Star Movies and many more. Complimentary
railway station transfers. Complimentary bottle of premium wine
in the room upon arrival. Late check-out 1600. Complimentary dry-fruit
bowl and fresh fruit basket in room. Complimentary pressing of
one suit and dress per night. Complimentary bottles of mineral
water in room each day.
These large Deluxe Rooms are equipped with a writing
desk, dressing room, mini bar and colour television in the bedroom.
Complimentary railway station transfers. Complimentary bottle
of premium wine in the room upon arrival. Late check-out 1600
complimentary dry-fruit bowl and fresh fruit basket in room. Complimentary
pressing on one suit and dress per night. Complimentary bottles
of mineral water in room each day.
These Superior Rooms have a view of the front
gardens, close to the lobby. Rooms are equipped with a writing
desk, dressing table, a mini bar and colour television. Complimentary
bottle of wine in the room upon arrival. Complimentary fresh fruit
basket in room. Complimentary pressing of one suit and dress per
night. Complimentary bottles of mineral water in room each day.
These Standard Rooms have a view of the gardens
and are equipped with a dressing table.
These rooms are located in the cottages and have
a view of the gardens. They are equipped with a writing table.
Restaurant & Bar: A dining room serving
Indian and Continental cuisine open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Bar open from 11 am to 11 pm. Open air bonfire dining (Oct. to
March) with puppet show / folk music and dance.
Facilities & Services: Copier/facsimile,
laundry, car park, doctor on call, safe deposit lockers, transport
on request, currency exchange, baby sitting, nature books library,
driver's quarters.
Recreation: Park safari drives - on advance
information and nonrefundable pre payments with the Taj Reservation
Network offices, the drives can be arranged. Only 14 jeeps and
8 buses are allowed to enter the park at one time.
Swimming pool, tennis, badminton, croquet, table
tennis, indoor games, bicycles, horse riding and camel rides.