Volunteer with Elephants in Jaipur, India
Elephants in Jaipur
What better place to be situated than near the city of Jaipur caring for these magnificent animals. Working in the village of Amber close to the royal Amber Fort you will be looking after the elephants after they have returned from their work at the Fort. These elephants work hard carrying tourists around the Fort and need some loving care after their long morning. You will be helping them to relax and unwind by providing them with food, attention and even full body massages!
Elephants in Jaipur At A Glance
| Tour Size | Small Group | |
| Starting City | Jaipur, India | |
| Ending City | Jaipur, India | |
| Duration of trip | 14 Days / 21 Days /28 Days | |
| Countries You will Visit | India | |
| Visa Requirements for Canadians | India | |
| Average Group Size | 1-10 people | |
| Recommended Age | 18+ | |
| Activity Level | Medium – High | |
| Meals included where indicated | All meals included |
* For durations longer than 2 weeks please call our office at 416.461.0231
What the project does and why it needs you!
The aim of this project is to help the mahouts care and look after their majestic animals. The project is based in the village of Amber also known as the ‘Elephant Village’ where the elephants work daily at the nearby royal Amber Fort. The Fort attracts tourists with its ornate and intricate carvings on the walls and ceilings along with it`s grand appearance and warm ambiance. The main attraction of the Fort however is the royal elephant ride. The elephants work hard and look forward to their return to the nearby village of Amber where they are cared for by their owners and you! The elephants are viewed as a means of income and the additional care and attention you can give is very important to both them and their owners.
Who is it for?
This project is for anyone with a love for these magnificent animals and India. It is a great hands on experience but also hard work! This project involves a variety of activities and will suit anyone who loves the outdoors and wants to get to know more about elephants.
What you`ll be doing
Your main task will be to help the owner of the elephant by cleaning up after the animals, preparing their food and feeding them. After their return from their work you will be helping them to relax by massaging them and giving them the care and attention they need. There are three shift patterns for your work;
5am to 11am – you will be bathing, cleaning and preparing the elephant to go the Fort, cleaning the area and working with any baby elephants.
11am to 4pm – cleaning the area, fetching water and feeding the elephant.
4pm to 7.30pm – preparing chapatis for the elephant and feeding it along with providing water for it and cleaning the area.
Activities will also depend on the weather and the requirements of the project so be prepared to be flexible.
Where you`ll be staying
You will be staying in one of two basic but clean homestay accommodations with shared rooms in Jaipur around 9kms from the project itself. One accommodation is located opposite a lovely park, the other has access to a terrace garden and the great city of Jaipur is on your doorstep to explore in the evening. The nearest shops and banks are situated 1km away. There is a bathroom with a bath, hot water and western style toilet.
For more information about this tour or to contact an agent to confirm this vacation please call 1.888.461.0231 or fill out the form below.
