The Perfect Jaipur Day Trip: Hathi Gaon–Amer–Nahargarh

The Perfect Jaipur Day Trip: Hathi Gaon–Amer–Nahargarh-Route, Time Slots & Tickets

If you have just one full day in Jaipur and want to weave culture, landscape and wildlife stewardship, this triangle—Hathi Gaon (Elephant Village), Amer Fort, and Nahargarh Fort—delivers. They sit close to one another on the city’s northern rim, so transit time stays low while the experiences stay varied: signature Rajput architecture at Amer, sweeping Aravalli vistas at Nahargarh, and a chance to observe elephants at Hathi Gaon with an emphasis on humane, low-impact interactions. ... Read More
Filming & Pre-Wedding Shoots at Hathi Gaon: Permits, Costs & Ethical Guidelines

Filming & Pre-Wedding Shoots at Hathi Gaon: Permits, Costs & Ethical Guidelines

Hathi Gaon (Elephant Village) sits just beyond Amer Fort’s ramparts and often shows up in couples’ mood boards and directors’ location scouts. It’s undeniably photogenic—but it’s also a sensitive, regulated animal habitat. This guide explains, in plain language, how permissions work, what you might realistically spend, and how to plan an ethical, low-impact shoot whether or not elephants appear in the frame. ... Read More