Discover the Wild Heart of Sariska at Utsav Camp

nature storytelling

sunset views

Curated & Hosted By

Utsav Camp

Location

Rajasthan

India

Duration

4 Days/3 Nights

Price Starts At

$1,390 (Double Occupancy)

About The Journey

The Tehla Valley offers a rare window into two very different chapters of Rajasthan's story: the untamed wilderness of the Aravallis and traces of human life that reach back thousands of years. Utsav Camp Sariska sits at the meeting point of both, on the southern edge of Sariska Tiger Reserve, where sustainable hospitality is closely connected to the landscape. Staying here means waking to the sounds of the wilderness, spending time with those who know the forest intimately, and discovering a side of Rajasthan that exists far beyond its forts and palaces.

The experiences that follow take you deeper into this extraordinary setting. Walk through the valley with a resident naturalist to discover one of the world's oldest rock art galleries, set among ancient rock formations, before venturing into Sariska on a jungle drive in search of its elusive tiger. Together, these experiences bring the valley's wildlife, geology and human history into one remarkable journey.

Come explore the wild and ancient landscapes of Sariska with us, and discover the stories the Tehla Valley has held for thousands of years.

CURATED & HOSTED BY

Utsav Camp

Rajasthan, India

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STANDARD PRICE

$1,390

3 Nights / 4 Days, Double occupancy

STARLIFE MEMBER PRICE

$1,209

Save $181 | Members Only

Pricing is based per room with double occupancy and does not include taxes. Rates may vary for higher room categories, seasonal travel periods, and special requests. Group booking benefits and solo traveller discounts are available.

The moments that make

this journey

memorable

STAR PARTNER

Rajasthan, India

Enjoy a Sunset Walk and Appreciate Ancient Rock Art

Nature Storytelling Sunset Views

Utsav Camp

Step into the world’s oldest rock formations on a guided wilderness walk led by Utsav Camp’s resident naturalist. Wander through the undulating Tehla Valley terrain to reach one of the region’s oldest known rock art galleries, tracing markings left behind long before recorded history. As daylight fades, settle in among the ancient boulders for a sundowner, watching the Aravalli hills turn gold and then blue. Grounded in both geology and archaeology, this walk connects you to a landscape shaped over millions of years while offering a quiet, contemplative start to your stay at the edge of Sariska.

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Rajasthan, India

Head Out at Dawn in Search of Majestic Tigers

Wildlife Safari

Utsav Camp

Set out at first light into Sariska Tiger Reserve, home to 56 tigers roaming one of Rajasthan’s most storied wildernesses. Cross dry deciduous forest and rocky Aravalli terrain with an experienced guide, watching for pugmarks, calls and the quiet tension of the jungle waking up. Beyond tigers, the reserve holds leopard, sambar, nilgai and a rich cast of birdlife moving through the same early light. Sightings are never guaranteed — that’s the nature of wild India — but the safari itself, threading through ancient hills at sunrise, is reason enough to rise early and head into Sariska’s wild heart.

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Rajasthan, India

Discover the 32 Ancient Ruins of Neelkanth Valley

Monument Visit

Utsav Camp

Drive into Neelkanth Valley, a temple town whose surviving structures date from the 8th to the 15th century, and spend the afternoon among 32 ruins considered archaeological marvels of Indian art and craftsmanship. Carved stone temples, once part of a thriving pilgrimage centre, now stand quietly amid the Aravalli hills, their sculpture and architecture still legible after centuries of weather and time. It’s a slower, more contemplative counterpoint to the morning’s wildlife drives — a chance to trace Rajasthan’s layered history through stone rather than sighting, before returning to camp as the light softens over the valley.

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Rajasthan, India

Birdwatch Through the Wild Deciduous Jungle of Sarika

Birding

Utsav Camp

Begin the day with a wilderness breakfast before setting out on a drive built around Sariska’s avian life rather than its tigers. The reserve’s deciduous jungle and scattered water bodies draw a wide range of resident and migratory species, from raptors working the thermals to smaller birds moving through the undergrowth at ground level. With a naturalist guiding the drive, this is a quieter, more observational morning — ideal for anyone who wants to slow down and really look at the landscape, rather than simply pass through it in search of a single sighting.

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Rajasthan, India

Dine Beneath the Stars at Starlight Camp

Al Fresco Dining Candlelight Dinner

Utsav Camp

Close out your stay with Utsav Camp’s signature evening: a private dinner set beneath the open Rajasthan sky, away from the main camp and lit only by fire and stars. Seasonal, locally sourced dishes are served course by course in the stillness of the Aravalli wilderness, with the sounds of the jungle standing in for any other entertainment. It’s designed as the emotional high point of the stay — the moment the camp’s remoteness stops being a logistical fact and becomes the whole point of being here. Come with no fixed plan for the evening; let the setting do the work.

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Rajasthan, India

Explore the Forgotten Silent Fort of Kakwari

Fort Visit

Utsav Camp

On your final morning, head out on one more jungle drive in search of tiger, timed to pass Kakwari Fort en route back to camp. Tucked deep inside the Sariska wilderness and reachable only by driving through the reserve itself, Kakwari is known as one of Rajasthan’s most silent forts — abandoned, unrestored, and rarely crowded with other visitors. Walking its quiet ramparts before breakfast is as much about the approach as the fort itself, a last pass through the jungle that shaped your whole stay, with a tiger sighting still possible until the gate closes behind you.

DAY-BY-DAY

Your

Itinerary

DAY

Morning

Afternoon

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Arrive at Utsav Camp and enjoy lunch before taking some time to rest and enjoy the surroundings.

Evening

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Set out with the resident naturalist on a wilderness walk through Sariska's ancient landscape.

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Discover one of the world's oldest rock art galleries.

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Walk through the undulating terrain before stopping among the boulders for a sundowner.

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Enjoy dinner at Utsav Camp, followed by a meet-and-greet with the chef.

DAY

Morning

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Head out before sunrise on a safari into the heart of Sariska's wilderness, home to 56 tigers.

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Return to camp for breakfast.

Afternoon

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Drive into Neelkanth Valley, a historic temple town, and explore its 32 surviving ruins.

Evening

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Return to Utsav Camp for dinner and a calm evening in the wilderness.

DAY

Morning

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Begin the morning with breakfast surrounded by the Sariska landscape.

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Continue into the deciduous jungle on a wilderness drive.

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Keep watch for the many resident and migratory species that inhabit the forest.

Afternoon

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Return to camp and spend the afternoon at your own pace.

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Choose between a spa treatment or simply enjoying the stillness of the camp.

Evening

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As darkness settles over Sariska, gather for Utsav Camp's signature Starlight Camp Dinner.

DAY

Morning

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Venture towards Kakwari Fort, a remarkable historic fort hidden deep within the Sariska wilderness.

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Explore centuries-old ruins within the forest.

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Return to camp for breakfast.

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Freshen up, prepare for your onward journey and check out.

Afternoon

Evening

Starting Package Price

STANDARD PRICE

$1,390

3 Nights / 4 Days, Double occupancy

EXCLUSIVE STARLIFE MEMBER PRICE

$1,209

Save $181 | Members Only

Inclusions

✓

Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner.

✓

Wilderness walk with a resident naturalist.

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Sundowner experience amid the boulders.

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Early morning jungle safaris and wildlife drives.

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Visit to the ancient temple town of Neelkanth Valley.

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Wilderness breakfast.

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Wilderness drive focused on exploring the region's avian life.

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Visit to Kakwari Fort during the jungle drive.

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Signature Starlight Camp Dinner.

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Access to the camp's spa and leisure facilities during designated free time.

Exclusions

International and domestic flights.

Airport transfers and transportation to/from the camp.

Personal expenses.

Spa treatments and wellness services.

Beverages not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.

Additional meals, dining experiences or beverages not listed above.

Additional safaris, excursions or experiences not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.

Travel insurance.

Any services, transportation or experiences not expressly included above.

All applicable taxes

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$1,390

(Double Occupancy)

Starlife Rate $1,209