Ramathra Fort

Ramathra Fort lies between two of India's internationally famous wildlife reserves, Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary in Bharatpur and Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve in Sawai Madhopur. The fort, the lake and countryside are the three big attractions of Ramathra Fort.

The fort has a strong perimeter wall crowned with parapets. Its ramparts are wide and offer a spectacular view from the hilltop. Inside there is a multi-storey palace, parts of which are being restored using traditional building techniques and local craftspeople. Stone lattices and a painted ceiling ornament the otherwise simple facilities.

What distinguishes Ramathra Fort from many other heritage homes is its remoteness from the urbane and closeness to nature. Ramathra is part of a green farming belt in the Kalisil River valley. The Daang plateau, stretching east to the Chambal River valley and as far as Ranthambhore to the south, is filled with gorges.

Ramathra Fort opened its first season with six luxury tents. Today Guest accommodations include 6 Suites and 6 Luxury Tents.

Luxury Tents
Beautifully designed luxury tents set against the fort's rampart walls surrounding a lush courtyard lawn. With its high ceilings and screened windows, each spacious interior is decorated with modern teak furniture, printed cotton furnishings and traditional flat woven rugs. The sleeping chamber has comfortable beds and night tables with reading lamps. The sitting room with its cushioned chairs, coffee table and writing desk provides ample room to enjoy morning tea or to spread out a map and plan the day's adventure.

A private and spacious bathhouse built of stone and mortar is attached to every tent. Amenities include hot water, flush toilets, tiled showers and a dressing area. The bathhouse is also a place where you can lock-up valuables while you are out for the day. Like a bungalow, each tent has its own private porch furnished with a couple of chairs and a table. Each porch is protected by the rampart wall and is a great place to relax with friends or to simply enjoy some peace and quiet.

Suites
Category One
Each suite features its own bedroom, an elegant sitting area with a fireplace, a King-size bed with luxury linens, custom furnishings and hand-woven rugs. A private terrace provides a grand view of the landscape and its magnificent sunsets. The use of Karauli stone and traditional construction practices bestows an authentic and sophisticated ethnicity to these new spaces.

Category Two
These rooms are similar to the suites above but without a private terrace. Instead, they open out onto an open courtyard. These rooms can also serve as two connecting rooms for use by a family of four or a group of friends.

Ramathra Fort offers several interesting activities and excursions. Some visitors stay for up to a full week to relax in the fort's quiet ambience and take in the following activities at their own pace.

Jeep Safaries
Tour the countryside, visit 'Gujar' hamlets, explore a cavernous gorge and an old cave temple, then enjoy a high tea in a jungle setting. Return early evening for possible wildlife sightings enroute accompanied by your host.

Cross Country Jeep Safari to Ranthambhore
Depart Ramathra Fort, lunch stop & tour of Ranthambhore Fort and return to Ramathra Fort.

Day trip to Kaila Devi National Park
Visit the famous Kaila Devi temple and drive past various picturesque rural dwellings enroute.

Paddle Kalisil Lake
Explore Kalisil Lake and its bird life up close in a double kayak made available to experienced paddlers only. Use of the kayak and gear is free but taking a local guide along for a nominal fee is highly recommended. Guests are expected to return all gear after use. Ask your host about details.

Ramathra Village Trail
A complete walking tour of Ramathra village, a small hamlet of farmers and cattle herders, takes about 3 hours. You see all kinds of work associated with tending crops and animals.(included in the tariff).

Boating at Sunset
In a row boat in the kalisil dam. It is peaceful & picturesque with breathtaking views of the sunset & rich with birdlife. we provide life jackets, a bird book & also a pair of binoculars(included in the tariff).

Bird Watching
There are a variety of species of birds seen around the Fort & Lake .Bird watching can be done at the lake, at the marshes below the fort or during your walk to the village.(included in the tariff).

Picnic at the Lake
Set out in a rowing boat to a island on the lake with breathtaking views & lots of birds & ducks, relax & enjoy a hot Rajasthani meal. (Rs 2500 per person).

Night Drive into the Buffer Zone of Kaila Devi National Park
Drive across the Daang plateau stretching east to the Chambal river valley and as far as Ranthambhor to the south, This area is filled with gorges, Until recently, tigers roamed the area but visitors regularly see several varieties of deer, blue bulls, wolves, jackals, hyenas,foxes and if lucky, a wild boar, bear or leopard.(Rs 1500.00 per person).

Cycling at Ramathra Fort
Cycle through nearby villages & along the lake & countryside totally un spoilt & see nature at its best (Rs 750 per person).

A day-trip to Karauli
An hour's drive from Ramathra, the city palace in Karauli and the temple of Madanmohanji are very well preserved. The Karauli bazaar is a busy place to explore and shop in. Lacquered bangles are a specialty and one can see bangle makers at work. (Rs 1500.00 per person).

Access routes and distances by road:

Agra - Ramathra: 225 kms
Route: Bharatpur-Mahuwa-Karauli-Sapotra-Ramathra

Jaipur - Ramathra: 180kms
Route: Dausa-Sikandra-Gangapur City-Sapotra-Ramathra

Bharatpur - Ramathra: 175 kms
Route: Mahuwa-Karauli-Sapotra-Ramathra

Delhi - Ramathra: 350 kms
Route: Alwar-Sikandra-Gangapur City-Sapotra-Ramathra

Ranthambhore - Ramathra: Tar Road: 80 kms
Country Road: Across the River Banas accessible by Jeeps or 4WD vehicles only - 58 kms