What we say

Stunning, absolutely stunning,” was my thought gazing down from the fort’s panoramic view over the park. Ancient turrets provided perfect viewpoints and inevitable photo ops. Being with four naturalists, their instinct was to hang over walls with binoculars – spotting a leopard within three minutes of arrival.

Sariska India’s first tiger relocation success story. By 2004 all tigers had been poached out. Ten were relocated from Ranthambhore in 2009, with numbers now reaching almost 50. We had one safari and saw tiger pugmarks, if not the stripes themselves. The fact that it remained off the main circuit now plays to its advantage in two ways. Firstly, they had to adapt and happily, their location provides incredible backdrops for experiences that now set it apart; morning wilderness breakfasts, boulder sundowners, drives, walks, horse riding, temple visits, and twilight dinners. The second is that with many other ‘tiger parks’ being dominated by overtourism, Sariska still remains relatively little explored.

The camp is nestled within lush forest thanks to the foresight of owners who purchased barren land with just three surviving trees and have turned it into a vibrant, verdant ecosystem alive with tree cover, plants, micro fauna and birdlife. Using glass bottles with RO-filtered water, segregating waste and composting biodegradables, are just some of their sustainable practices and their Sampat Wildlife Foundation advances sustainability through diverse conservation efforts.

Fabulous rooms have forest facing beds with sit-outs overlooking nature. There’s a pool overlooked by Aravalli’s where the Forest Lounge serves food all day – that’s if you get time to relax amidst safaris and experiences on offer. But that’s why we also encourage longer stays, think 4 nights or more.

Our three words:

Experiential | Scenic | Regenerated

Philippa…

Hotel Story

Naturalist Luv Shekhawat founded Utsav Camp inspired by childhood memories and his grandfather’s conservation legacy. With over two decades of hospitality experience, Luv began his journey in 2011, acquiring barren land near Sariska Tiger Reserve. Under his grandfather’s guidance, he immersed himself in rewilding the terrain, planting indigenous trees like palash, neem, and jamun, transforming desolate ground into a thriving ecosystem before welcoming guests in October 2015.

Luv’s philosophy centres on creating deep connections between guests and the wild landscape through slow living and zero-mile sustainability principles. The camp invites visitors to disconnect from urban life while recharging through meaningful encounters with nature.

This serene boutique eco-retreat sits surrounded by boulders, deciduous forests, and the Aravalli Range. Constructed entirely from local stone, bamboo, terracotta, and rosewood, the camp operates on solar energy with greywater recycling and composting systems. Stone cabins, forest bungalows, and forest villas feature private terraces and stargazing beds. Curated experiences include guided nature walks, Sariska safaris, boulder hikes with sundowners, birdwatching, spa sessions, and al fresco dining celebrating local ingredients.

Utsav Camp Sariska stands for sustainability, mindful travel, and eco-conscious restoration. The camp operates with a zero-mile, low-carbon ethos—employing local staff, growing its own produce, avoiding plastic, flourishing through solar power, water recycling and minimal landscape disturbance. It promotes slow living, nature immersion, and wildlife respect—no loud music, no partying, just peace and presence.

SUSTAINABLE SCORE : 54/70

  • Land Reclamation/Rewilding: 7
  • Food from 50 Mile Radius: 7.5
  • Organic Produce: 7
  • Wastewater Recycling: 10
  • Natural Materials / Heritage Building: 9
  • Single Plastic Use Never: 6
  • Local Staff: 7.5

SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVES

  • Employment of local staff
  • Guide and naturalist training programmes
  • Health monitoring of team members
  • Supporting local level social events by contributing via all possible resources
  • Forest fire fighting team and resource deployment every summer
  • Encouraging local village girls to work and learn the job
  • Visiting nearby schools to create awareness about nature and conservation
  • Cleaniliness drives in the surrounding villages on a regular basis
  • We segregate trash and compost all biodegradable waste

SUSTAINABLE SCORE : 54/70

  • Land Reclamation/Rewilding: 7
  • Food from 50 Mile Radius: 7.5
  • Organic Produce: 7
  • Wastewater Recycling: 10
  • Natural Materials / Heritage Building: 9
  • Single Plastic Use Never: 6
  • Local Staff: 7.5

SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVES

  • Employment of local staff
  • Guide and naturalist training programmes
  • Health monitoring of team members
  • Supporting local level social events by contributing via all possible resources
  • Forest fire fighting team and resource deployment every summer
  • Encouraging local village girls to work and learn the job
  • Visiting nearby schools to create awareness about nature and conservation
  • Cleaniliness drives in the surrounding villages on a regular basis
  • We segregate trash and compost all biodegradable waste

EXPERIENCES

Wildlife Safaris
Wilderness Walks & Boulder Sundowners
Camp High Tea
Horse Rides
Breakfast in the Wilderness
Birdwatching
Drive to Neelkanth Temple
Starlight Camp Dinner
Spa

HOW TO REACH HERE

BY AIR: Jaipur’s Sanganer Airport is approximately 3 hours by road from Utsav Camp, with excellent domestic connections across India. Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport is about 3.5 hours away by car, offering the broadest range of international and domestic flights.

BY RAIL: The nearest railway station is Alwar, approximately 1 hour from the camp. For broader connectivity, both Jaipur Railway Station (3 hours) and Delhi Railway Stations (3.5 hours) offer extensive train networks connecting major Indian cities. Pick-up services can be arranged from all stations.

 

DESTINATIONS DISTANCE (KM) TIME (HR)
Delhi 200 Km 3 Hours 30 Minutes
Jaipur 180 Km 3 Hours 
Alwar Railway Station 60 Km 1 Hour
Sariska Tiger Reserve 15 Km 15 Minutes
Bhangarh Fort 25 Km 30 Minutes
Agra 180 Km 3 Hours 30 Minutes