The Role of Mahouts in Ethical Elephant Care
Explore the critical role of mahouts in ethical elephant care at Hathi Gaon Jaipur. Learn how trust, training, and tradition combine to support sustainable elephant tourism. ... Read More
How to Experience Elephants Ethically in Jaipur
Learn the dos and don’ts of ethical elephant experiences in Jaipur. Discover how to interact respectfully, what to avoid, and how to support elephant welfare through conscious tourism. ... Read More
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
Behind the Scenes of Elephant Habitat Maintenance at Hathigaon
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
