Jaipur · JAIPUR ELEPHANT TOURS
A shortlist you could send a friend heading to Rajasthan: 4 jaipur elephant tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know first.
At Elefantastic, a locally owned Jaipur elephant rehabilitation center, you’ll feed an elephant, help bathe her, and may take a short walk or join an enrichment activity with staff guidance. The private visit includes lunch at the owner’s family home and pickup is offered. Elephants mentioned by name include Padma and Demba.
“Amazing experience. Had a nice day. Feeding and bathing the elephants. Will reccomended to friends for sure”
Travel from your Agra hotel or another local pickup point by private car to Wildlife SOS’s Elephant Conservation and Care Center. A center guide leads a two-hour visit about elephant care and their past lives. Driver Shahid is often praised for a friendly, careful journey; the admission ticket costs Rs 2,000 per person and is paid separately at the entrance.
“An amazing and excellent experience. Keeping a respectful distance from these gentle giants, who have been through so much in their lifetimes, we enjoyed every minute of this visit. An absolute honour to be so close, and learn all about them. If I had nothing to do here in the UK, I would be on the next plane back to volunteer!”
From Jaipur, travel by private vehicle to Elefantastic for a guided visit with Asian elephants. You may feed, wash and walk beside an elephant, then enjoy lunch. Guides speak English or Hindi, and drivers named Rahul and Pravin have helped with pickups on some trips. The sanctuary visit takes about three hours, while total tour time varies.
“Immersive and positive experience with the elephants. We were worried that it might be an exploitative event but the animals are clearly extremely well looked after and loved by the organisation. Lunch at the owners family home afterwards was also excellent and our driver was kind, friendly and efficient.”
Spend about three hours at an elephant sanctuary near Jaipur, with private pickup and drop-off. Meet, feed, paint, walk with and help wash an elephant, while English-speaking staff explain the activities and safety rules. No elephant rides are offered.
“a magnificent experience that allowed us enjoy and feel the beauty of these elephants”
Pick a fort, a safari or a bazaar.
