Ramathra Fort, Karauli (Rajasthan)

This enchanting hotel is situated in a beautifully preserved and picturesque region of eastern Rajasthan, southeast of Jaipur, nestled between the Ranthambore and Keoladeo National Parks. The 350-year-old Ramathra Fort, originally a 17th-century stronghold of the Jadoan Rajputs, is now owned by their descendants, who serve as your warm, energetic, and engaged hosts. The six spacious, elegantly decorated tents, each with en-suite facilities, are thoughtfully placed around the lush garden within the fort's ramparts, offering excellent fixed bathrooms. 

Surrounding Ramathra are some of the finest walking trails in the area, along with opportunities for wilderness drives through scrubland and birdwatching. The region also presents great possibilities for off-road cycling. Dinner at Ramathra is a particularly memorable experience, featuring aromatic home-cooked dishes served beneath a night sky that is truly remarkable—silent, star-studded, and deep blue!