What we say

Sometimes you just meet someone and know you have met a kindred spirit, philosophy that inspires, writing that makes the heart sing, a soul immersed in her passion. This is Poonam Singh, the custodian of Ranthambore Bagh.

More than accommodation, this is a sanctuary. A quiet refuge on Ranthambore’s edge where stone walls open into the wild and stillness welcomes you like an old friend. Designed by Matharoo Associates and shaped by Poonam’s love for the land, every decision here reflects care rather than conquest.

Six rooms, kept intentionally small. Built from local stone using traditional techniques, furniture made on-site from reclaimed wood. The edible garden feeds both table and wildlife. A lily pond anchors the space, drawing birds and dragonflies. Solar panels power daily needs, water is harvested, everything possible composted. The water table has risen since they started planting.

The community is not separate from the story, it is the story. The team, from naturalists to cooks to gardeners, are largely local and largely long-serving. Their knowledge and warmth breathe life into this place. Poonam is also a small-scale food producer, a gardener, and a quiet force for everything the Bagh stands for. Guests arrive as visitors and leave as storytellers. Five percent of all revenue goes directly to conservation work.

Our three words:

Conscious | Rooted | Sanctuary

Philippa…

Hotel Story

Poonam and Aditya (Dicky) Singh left Delhi in 1998 to follow their instinct that living alongside a forest was better than living away from it. Aditya became one of India’s foremost wildlife conservationists and photographers, spending three decades documenting Ranthambore’s tigers and shaping policy on habitat protection and wildlife corridors. He passed in 2023, but his vision lives on through Poonam, through the Bhadlav rewilding project, and through the Aditya Singh Foundation. Poonam runs the Bagh today with the same quiet conviction: that how you build, what you grow, and who you employ are conservation decisions, not hospitality ones.

Ranthambore Bagh is an intimate six-room boutique homestay with minimal environmental footprint. Built using local stone, lime, and traditional techniques by regional artisans, only twelve percent of land is developed, with earthen pathways functioning as rainwater harvesting swales. The evolving edible garden buzzes with pollinators, supporting biodiversity while supplying fresh produce for meals rooted in family recipes.

Solar power, comprehensive greywater recycling, zero single-use plastics, and complete local employment demonstrate authentic environmental stewardship. The homestay features a pottery studio attracting writers and artists, while profits continuously fund the Bagh Forest restoration project. Pet-friendly and recommendation-only, this intimate sanctuary welcomes travellers seeking meaningful connections with conservation, creativity, and community through responsible wildlife tourism that gives back more than it takes.

SUSTAINABLE SCORE : 65/70

  • Land Reclamation/Rewilding 10

  • Food from 50 Mile Radius 9.5

  • Organic Produce 7.5

  • Wastewater Recycling/management  10

  • Natural Materials / Heritage Building 8

  • Single Plastic 10

  • Local Staff 10

SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVES

  • Continuous reinvestment of profits into rewilding and conservation
  • Minimal footprint design: only 12% of land built upon
  • Kacchapathways that function as swales for water harvesting
  • Rainwater harvesting and recharge systems
  • Edible, evolving garden that supports food, pollinators, and biodiversity
  • Solar-powered Electricity
  • Supporting local NGOs and the Forest Department in conservation initiatives
  • Supporting village schools and women’s groups
  • Promoting local crafts, artisans, and regional textiles at the homestay

SUSTAINABLE SCORE : 65/70

  • Land Reclamation/Rewilding 10

  • Food from 50 Mile Radius 9.5

  • Organic Produce 7.5

  • Wastewater Recycling/management  10

  • Natural Materials / Heritage Building 8

  • Single Plastic 10

  • Local Staff 10

SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVES

  • Continuous reinvestment of profits into rewilding and conservation
  • Minimal footprint design: only 12% of land built upon
  • Kacchapathways that function as swales for water harvesting
  • Rainwater harvesting and recharge systems
  • Edible, evolving garden that supports food, pollinators, and biodiversity
  • Solar-powered Electricity
  • Supporting local NGOs and the Forest Department in conservation initiatives
  • Supporting village schools and women’s groups
  • Promoting local crafts, artisans, and regional textiles at the homestay

EXPERIENCES

HOW TO REACH HERE

BY AIR: The nearest airport is Jaipur Airport, approximately 3.5 hours drive from Ranthambore Bagh. Delhi Airport is about 6-7 hours by road, while Udaipur Airport is approximately 5 hours away.

BY RAIL: The nearest railway station is Sawai Madhopur Railway Station, about 20 minutes drive from Ranthambore Bagh.

DESTINATIONS DISTANCE (KM) TIME (HR)
Sawai Madhopur Railway Station 15 Km 20 Minutes
Jaipur Airport 180 Km 3 Hours 30 Minutes
Delhi 380 Km 6-7 Hours
Ranthambore National Park 5 Km 10 Minutes
Jaipur City 180 Km 3 Hours 30 Minutes
Bharatpur 200 Km 4 Hours
Agra 280 Km 5 Hours