What to do and see in Rajasthan, India: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas

October 9, 2021 Tambra Mccollister

Rajasthan (/ˈrɑːdʒəstæn/ Hindustani pronunciation: [raːdʒəsˈt̪ʰaːn] ( listen); literally, "Land of Kings") is India's largest state by area (342,239 square kilometres (132,139 sq mi) or 10.4% of India's total area). It is located on the north western side of the India, where it comprises most of the wide and inhospitable Thar Desert (also known as the "Rajasthan Desert" and "Great Indian Desert") and shares a border with the Pakistani provinces of Punjab to the northwest and Sindh to the west, along the Sutlej-Indus river valley. Elsewhere it is bordered by five other Indian states: Punjab to the north; Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to the northeast; Madhya Pradesh to the southeast; and Gujarat to the southwest.
Restaurants in Rajasthan

1. Jalore Wildlife Sanctuary

dist. Jalore, 343001 India +91 99295 35997
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Jalore Wildlife Sanctuary

2. Casa Del Elefante

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Casa Del Elefante

NAMASTE! Casa Del Elefante is all about providing home, herd, rest, refuge, and individualized care for life. WE SPREAD LOVE.

3. Elefantastic

90 Chandra Mahal Colony, Delhi Road, Amer, Jaipur 302028 India +91 80942 53150 [email protected] http://www.elefantastic.in
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Elefantastic

Elefantastic is already renowned and famous in its own reward from 2012 by Rahul Sharma - Founder. But to get up to our customers’ requirements and demand, we are extending it to Elefantastic travel too. With the amazing feedback from our valuable tourists, we could uplift ourselves in serving you in better way with the Elefantastic travel. We are offering quality based services for various India tour packages, Golden Triangle tours, Explore the land of Royals, Ravishing South Tours, North India Tours, Special Interest Tour Packages, Luxury India Tours and Village Tours by Elefantastic tour and travel company. With the variant sections of tours, we are very keen in providing extremely comfortable services for Car Rentals in India such as by Economy Cars, Luxury Cars, Van and Coaches.

Reviewed By kristennoel7 - Frankfurt, Germany

Our time at Elefantastic was amazing. From the driver who picked up up, to the delicious traditional lunch at the owner's mother's house, to feeding the elephant, painting her with local and safe paint, washing her, her washing us!, and walking with her around the grounds, it just couldn't get better. The staff were extremely nice and attentive, taking photos of us hen we wanted, and giving us some peace with the elephant when we wanted. Overall incredible experience with an organization that treats the elephants very well. Highly recommended!

4. Elefanjoy

17, Kunda Delhi Road, Amer, Jaipur 302028 India +91 85600 40165 [email protected] https://www.elefanjoy.com/
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Elefanjoy

Elefanjoy the only place in Jaipur offering a truly wonderful elephant experience! Set in Jaipur our Elephant Sanctuary is the community and also set in the beautiful natural landscape. During your visit you will get to enjoy the magic of our resident elephants here by having your very own up close and personal experience with the elephants such as feeding them, and having the opportunity to give spend time hugging them as well as enjoying the creative side of elephant painting using our non toxic vegetable-based paint colours ( The elephants love it as you paint them!) We also have the option for you of taking a walk with the elephants or even a gentle elephant ride around our park. While visiting us you will also learn about the language of elephants using certain sounds and touch to communicate with them. Light refreshments are served for your convenience at Elefanjoy.

Reviewed By G8775FQwendyb - Cusco, Peru

We met Ankit and learned about Elefanjoy on our visit to Jaipur. I was traveling with 3 of my kids (aged 13-20) and when we were offered to go see the new baby elephant, we all enthusiastically said YES! Once at the Sanctuary, we all participated in feeding them with Chapatis that we helped to make. Then we were put to the creative task of painting the elephants with the bright colored non-toxic paints-- it was so fun to see what each of the kids designed! Then we learned all about the elephants, their habits, their likes/dislikes. We saw how kind and soft mannered each of the elephant trainers were. We got to ride on them down to the water and bathe them- Each of my kids came away with a deep love, appreciation and newfound understanding of these incredible creatures. We still stay in touch with Ankit and my kids frequently talk about "remember when we got to go play with elephants in Jaipur"? They have their photos and more importantly their fond memories of being able to experience such a unique and unforgettable day with these massive creatures! If you want to experience elephants "up close and personal" then Elefanjoy is the place to do it! Best in Jaipur, BEST in INDIA!

5. Elefriend

S.K Gems Maota Lake Parking Near Daduram Mandir Opposite Amer Fort, Amer, Jaipur 302028 India +91 90011 80366 [email protected] http://www.elefriend.in/
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Elefriend

Namaste all dear elefriend visitors. Elefriend is located 2 k.m far from amer fort in elephant village. Elefriend is a place where you can have the real experience with elephants and can hangout with some friendly and family asian elephants. We at elefriend offers you the best experience with elephants to be feed them paint on them ride on the bare bake of the elephants volunteering with elephants to be up close with them and get in love with elephants..

Reviewed By amorkD8252RS - Madrid, Spain

Me and my family was recommended this place by our tour guide Sanjay who have a been already here with a another group we had so much fun at elefriend with nice and friendly captive elephants at the India's first elephant village. The owner Kabeer (Enrique) who do really speak very good Spanish fluently and some other languages such as a Spanish Italian French English Hindi we didn't thought all that we will meet this kind of guy in India he is pretty young and his knowledge and experience been fantastic. He do have many elephants in his family to the since long time his elephants were used at the kings army many years ago now kabeer changed it everything in a different way he started some new experience and some adventures for the people and and to give a better life for the elephants now he is doing great job thank-you kabeer have a good luck in your business. And good luck with your elephants.

6. Elephant Activity Planner

Ajmer Radha Mukut Colony, Mansarover, Jaipur 302003 India +91 73406 31573 [email protected] http://www.elephantactivityplanner.com/
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Elephant Activity Planner

We organize activities to give India’s visitors the chance to live presently this wonderful experience, which is to be a Mahout (rider) of this magnificent and most gentle animal. Come visit our elephants, we make sure that you will have a lifetime experience to share with others.

7. EleSafari

Delhi Road Chandra Mahal Colony, Near KK Royal Hotel, Amer, Jaipur 302028 India +91 98707 07676 [email protected] http://www.elesafari.in
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EleSafari

EleSafari is a genuine effort taken by a group of elephant lovers in Jaipur to promote the welfare of these gentle giants. Our Elephant Interaction program gives you a once in a lifetime experience to get up close and personal with these incredible animals in a beautiful natural setting. Through EleSafari Tours we seek to assist travellers, backpackers and explorers etc. by introducing them to this incredible country which is a kaleidoscope of scintillating culture, rich history, alluring landscapes, vibrant geography, affectionate people, mouth-watering cuisines and fascinating wildlife.

Reviewed By NicoleBretty

We had an amazing time with the lovely people of Elesafari. Along with the Elephant Experience we also booked their services for a day tour of Jaipur. The itinerary provided was pretty comprehensive. Still on our request they added two attractions without any hesitation. We were provided a very friendly driver who was very knowledgeable and fun to be with. We were very comfortable in his company. After the day tour of Jaipur we visited Elesafari farm at late afternoon. We were greeted with lovely elephants swinging their tails and enjoying their meal. We were explained about the experience and then the owner introduced us to our elephant Tara. We spent the next couple of hours feeding and pampering her. We also got a chance to paint her using chemical free colours which was my favourite part. After bathing them we took her for a short walk along with the setting sun. She's a sweetheart so gentle and so clam. It was an experience that I'll never forget. Also special thanks to the team at farm who went out of their way and made sure we enjoyed. We will surely visit again and whole heartedly recommend this to everyone.

8. Elephant Joy

Habib Manzil, opposite Samrat Cinema, Subhash Chowk, Jaipur 302002 India +91 98872 40444 [email protected] http://www.elephantjoy.org/
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Elephant Joy

Elephant Joy in Jaipur, India is a fantastic way for you to get hands on experience and make a real difference to the lives of our elephants. Experience the most exciting, innovative, working elephant village in India, dedicated to conserving elephants. You can learn about their basic habits of food, life and traditional decoration. People from Elephant Joy are engaged with elephant by birth not by profession. Our family has been riding and taking care of elephants since 6 generations but nowadays we have very different world where everyone has busy life. So we have created these activities for people who want to be a Mahout (Rider) of a beautiful and gentle animal. You will be enjoying with the biggest but the most gentle animal in the world. By learning to take care of them, feeding, watering and bathing you will have a chance to create your own bond with them. Their individuality will teach you about how important it is to contribute to their survival.

Reviewed By Johntraveller00 - London, United Kingdom

Elephant joy was amazing! The service from the moment very nice people immediately came to help and explain all about the elephants which have been kept very well and all round and amazing experience thank you to Jamil and the team Jamil and the staff take care of the animals with love and they make you feel that same love. Really outstanding especially for kids. practical advice. if necessary they pick you up from hotel in Jaipur (included in this price). Overall you should definitely come here while in Jaipur! Avoid the elephants at the Amer Fort and do this instead. Total i loved my time in Jaipur at elephant joy and looking forward to be back. Highly recommended everyone to elephant joy!!!!

9. Animal Aid Unlimited

Badi Road, Udaipur 313001 India +91 99505 31639 [email protected] http://www.animalaidunlimited.org
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Animal Aid Unlimited

Animal Aid Unlimited is a life-changing place for both people and animals in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. Founded in 2002, our mission is to rescue and treat the un-owned street animals of Udaipur, Rajasthan, who have become ill or injured. Through their rescue we inspire the community to protect and defend the lives of all animals. Animal Aid’s hospital has approximately 450 animals of different species with us under treatment on any given day, and our sanctuary is home to 150 animals. Come for a visit, come to volunteer for half a day, or volunteer every day! We want you to come to Animal Aid and join in the magic that is animal protection and care. Animal Aid is a happy place where animals are healing and loved. Tours are given frequently at the following scheduled times throughout the day: 10:30, 12:00, 2:30 and 3:30.

Reviewed By magicShropshire - Whitchurch, United Kingdom

It was our first time in India and as an animal lover, I had been very disturbed by the plight of some of the animals we’d seen living on the streets. I felt like I needed to do something to help but was unsure what. By chance we got talking to a lovely Australian lady in Udaipur who was feeding the street dogs, she then told us about Animal Aid Unlimited and the rescue centre. We took a tuk-tuk up to the centre, which was a lovely 20 min drive through the countryside. The volunteer coordinator, Rachel, showed us around and was very clearly passionate about the work they do and answered loads of questions, not only about the animals but also about living in India. It was a privilege to be able to spend time with the animals in such a well organised and inspiring place. There is absolutely no hard sell which was refreshing. I bought a T-shirt whilst there and have also since set up a regular donation to help support their work. Hoping to return as a long term volunteer in the future. If you care about animals it is an absolute must.

10. Gori Hand Block Printing

Amer Road B -110, Hajrat Ali Colony, Jaipur 302002 India +91 72200 23786 [email protected] http://www.gorihandblockprinting.com/
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Gori Hand Block Printing

A trip to the jaipur & Amber Fort is a popular destination when touring Jaipur, but visitors are increasingly on to their list as well. In the Fort’s shadow and a mere twenty minute walk through the cobbled streets of Amber, the historic capital of Rajasthan.

Reviewed By 789sameerm

Arif is a good person..I was amazed at all that we did during this one day class. It was a little incredible that we walked away with so much knowledge and a scarf at the end of 5 hours. I would recommend this class. It is an hour outside of Jaipur in the country.

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