Jaipur’s Heritage & Elephant Conservation: Linking Wildlife Protection with City Wall Restoration

Jaipur’s Heritage & Elephant Conservation: Linking Wildlife Protection with City Wall Restoration

Jaipur—the Pink City of India—is a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its forts, palaces, and the iconic city wall that has protected it since the 18th century. But if you look closely, this wall is cracking, crumbling, and being eaten away by neglect, urban expansion, and time. Interestingly, a growing number of Jaipur-based conservation organizations are linking this heritage loss with wildlife awareness campaigns—particularly around forest elephants and ethical elephant tourism. Why? Because both represent a shared challenge of conservation, respect for living heritage, and long-term sustainability. ... Read More
Beyond the Sanctuary: Jaipur’s Elephant Village & the Craft Heritage of Sanganer & Bagru

Beyond the Sanctuary: Jaipur’s Elephant Village & the Craft Heritage of Sanganer & Bagru

If you love wildlife and craft traditions, few places deliver a richer day (or two) than Jaipur’s Elephant Village (Hathi Gaon) and the textile hubs of Sanganer and Bagru. This is where ethical elephant experiences—think habitat walks, bathing (where appropriate), foraging, and rescue/rehabilitation stories—meet centuries-old hand-block printing and natural dye practices. The result is a slow, sensory itinerary that supports animal welfare and livelihoods in the same trip. ... Read More
Health Check-ups and Veterinary Care: Ensuring Elephant Well Being

Health Check-ups and Veterinary Care: Ensuring Elephant Well Being

Elephants, the largest land mammals on Earth, are magnificent creatures with extraordinary intelligence, complex social behaviors, and unique health needs. Ensuring their well-being requires a multidisciplinary approach that combines preventive care, timely veterinary interventions, nutrition management, behavioral enrichment, and habitat health. ... Read More
Volunteering at Hathigaon: Roles, Responsibilities and Impact

Volunteering at Hathigaon: Roles, Responsibilities and Impact 🐘

Hathigaon, meaning “Village of Elephants,” is a unique sanctuary located on the outskirts of Jaipur, Rajasthan. It’s one of only two heritage elephant villages in India where rescued working elephants live in a free, natural environment, cared for by caretakers known as mahouts and managed by dedicated staff and volunteers. ... Read More