Amer Fort is one of the top tourist attractions in Jaipur! Elephant rides in Jaipur are one of the most sought-after activities in Amer Fort. This explains why there is a long wait for an elephant ride in Amer Fort during tourist season.

Amer Fort Elephant ride in Jaipur

What are the reasons for such a high demand for an elephant ride in Jaipur? One of the reasons for the big demand for elephant rides in Jaipur is the fact that elephants are found only in the Asian and African continents. There are very few places where one can avail an elephant ride. Jaipur is one such place. Elephant rides in Jaipur are available in very few places, Amer Fort is the easiest of all. Other than this, one can ride an elephant in Jaipur at Hathi Gaon Village, also called Jaipur Elephant Village. Read Elephant Village in Jaipur | The question of Ethical Tourism

The above picture was captured when one such elephant was on its way to the boarding point after dropping the tourist at Jaleb Chowk in Amer Palace. Did you notice the watch tower of the Great Wall of Amer Fort? It is not uncommon to find hoards of tourists lined up for the elephant ride at the elephant stand at Amer Palace during the peak tourist season.

Elephant Ride in Jaipur Charges

The elephant ride in Jaipur from the base of Amer Fort and Palace to the Jaleb Chowk courtyard in Amer Palace is the most sought-after experience among tourists. The charge for the elephant ride in Jaipur is Rs 1100 for two people and the timings are 7.30 AM to 11 AM.

The Ethical Treatment of Elephants in Amer Fort

Time and again, the question of ethical treatment of elephants at Amer Fort has been raised. Many instances of elephants behaving irrationally have raised this question. PETA has been advocating for a complete ban on elephant rides in Amer. Unfortunately, this is far from reality. Personally, I’m against animal rides and I don’t undertake one. I would request everyone to think twice before undertaking an elephant ride in Amer Fort or Jaipur. Do Read the related blog post: Elephant Village in Jaipur | The question of Ethical Tourism

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This post was created in response to the Weekly Photo Challenge – On the Way