Hathi Gaon Timings & Ticket Price (2025 Guide): What’s Included, What’s Not

Hathi Gaon Timings & Ticket Price (2025 Guide): What’s Included, What’s Not

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If Jaipur is on your radar and you’re curious about its famous Elephant Village—locally called Hathi Gaon—this guide is your single stop for 2025 timings, ticket prices, add-on activity costs, and what each option actually includes. I’ve also added real-world tips (heat, queues, best slots), ethical notes, and FAQs so you know exactly what to expect before you head out. ... Read More
Beyond the Mahout’s Day (2025)

Beyond the Mahout’s Day (2025)

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When people picture Hathi Gaon (Elephant Village), Jaipur, they usually imagine the elephants and their mahouts. But behind every calm, well-run visit are families who wake early, manage water and fodder, get kids to school, support elder care, and keep the community moving. This published-ready guide spotlights the education, healthcare, and livelihood efforts that matter most in 2025—plus simple ... Read More
Hathigaon’s Model Helps Combat Poaching and Illegal Trade

Hathigaon’s Model Helps Combat Poaching and Illegal Trade

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Nestled at the foothills of Jaipur’s Amber Fort, Hathigaon, literally “Elephant Village,” is a groundbreaking community-based initiative designed by RMA Architects in 2011. More than just housing for over 100 elephants and their mahouts, Hathigaon integrates habitat restoration, livelihoods, and conservation in a way that directly confronts the root causes of elephant poaching and illegal wildlife trade. ... Read More
Behind the Scenes of Elephant Habitat Maintenance at Hathigaon

Behind the Scenes of Elephant Habitat Maintenance at Hathigaon

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Nestled in the foothills of Amber Fort, near Jaipur, Hathigaon—literally “Elephant Village”—is India’s first ethical elephant settlement. What began in 2006 as a sand-quarry terrain has been meticulously transformed into a 30.5-hectare sanctuary for over 100 elephants and their mahout families. ... Read More