Dera Amer Wilderness Camp

Hotel overview

A glamping experience, like nowhere else!  Dera Amer is a secluded wilderness camp situated above the city of Jaipur. There is a heart warming story behind this camp and the Singh family has committed to returning this stretch of land to its natural beauty.  Over the past 30 years, the 180 acres of scrubland is now a sanctuary for animals, and perfect for an escape from city life.

Community and environment are at the core of everything at Dera Amer, so your experience will be memorable. Stay in one of the six luxury tents, with the décor resembling the original Raj-era colonial furniture.

Sitting around the bonfire by night, watch a folk artist or dance performance whilst you enjoy a barbeque, before retiring to bed. The tents are heat-controlled, and you may even find a hot water bottle tucked under the linen sheets.

The stars of the show are Laxmi and Rangmala, two elephants. On waking up, the elephants like nothing more than to take a bath. Grab a hose and shower them down, it is so much fun. Join the walking safari in the company of your two new friends before returning to camp for a hearty lunch.

Close by to camp is the Meena tribe community, which provides an authentic interaction for guests. Witness a different pace of life from the city, visit the nearby school and sample some local delicacies.

Whilst the heat of the day sees the elephants take a rest, why not use the sustainable natural swimming pool to cool off and relax, in the heart of the Aravali forest.

Dera Amer also supports a local school, so by choosing to stay here, you can sleep well in the knowledge that you are investing in a child's future.

Excursion

Jaipur City Palace and Jantar Mantar

This captivating half-day city tour explores the rich diversity of Jaipur, including Jaipur’s City Palace, the Jantar Mantar observatory, and the web of ancient bazaars that wangle their way through the old city. Jaipur City Palace is where our guided tour begins. It’s a superb marriage of Rajput and Mughal styles of architecture and is a sprawling complex of multiple courtyards, public buildings and zenana mahals (harems).  Within the palace complex are several museums including a fascinating textile gallery exhibiting a fine selection of lavish textiles and costumes from the royal collection. The basic layout is Mughal, with open courtyards and large airy buildings, while the details are drawn from centuries of Rajput and Jain architectural styles. From here the tour takes us to the extraordinary “Jantar Mantar”, the astronomical observatory built by Raja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1827, and deservedly a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Roughly translated the name means “The Formula of Instruments”.  This is one of five observatories he built in northern India with instruments resembling massive futuristic structures. These are actually highly sophisticated instruments that are accurate even today. The tour finishes with a photo stop at Isarlet Tower.  Built by Sawai Ishwari Singh in 1749 and inspired by Qutub Minar of New Delhi, this tower has a whopping seven storeys and is finely decorated in an exquisite latticework. You have the option to climb to the top for panoramic views of the old city.  Finish the day on a high as you enjoy stunning views of Hawa Mahal and the Pink City from a rooftop restaurant. Sit back and relive your day as you enjoy a glass of something cold.

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