Best Time to Visit Hathi Gaon, Jaipur (2025

Best Time to Visit Hathi Gaon, Jaipur (2025)

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If you’re planning a visit to Hathi Gaon (Elephant Village) and want the sweet spot for weather, crowds, and photos, this guide breaks everything down—season by season and month by month. You’ll get practical suggestions on what to wear, when to arrive, how to plan your slot around heat and festivals, plus creator-friendly photography notes so you can time your visit for the best light. ... 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
Volunteering at Hathigaon: Roles, Responsibilities and Impact

Volunteering at Hathigaon: Roles, Responsibilities and Impact 🐘

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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
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