Utsav Camp Sariska

We stayed in a safari tent and experience glamping for the first time. The bed and linens were most comfortable. Our stay was peaceful and relaxing. We had an issue with the shower head and it was rectified quickly. The electricity went out frequently but only for brief periods. The staff was attentive and kind. I would recommend this place for people on a Sariska safari to Tehla gate.

We were lucky enough to be upgraded to a bungalow and what a treat it was. But even the tent would have been great. Very spacious room with very comfy bed , great bathroom, with large walking shower and huge sliding door opening onto a patio with loungers looking onto the garden. Vast gardens to walk around, potager where they grow vegetables. The swimming pool is elevated giving outstanding views over the surrounding area and what a view... beautiful veranda where meals are served. One dinner was in the garden with tealights around us. Delicious breakfast food and meals. Overall 1st class place.

FIrst of all I must praise the restaurant. The indian food here is truly outstanding, and we didn't bother with the western options until the spice caught us out. Wine is very expensive, but that has been the case throughout our trip. They do allow your own wine with a corkage fee. The en suite room was lovely , comfortable, air-conditioned and spacious, but the local electricity supply apparently does not allow for a room fridge. However reception will deliver cold water on request....just drink it quickly as it soon warms up. This camp is 6 km from the Sariska National park, where we spent a pleasant 3hr morning drive. We saw plenty of birds, deer and antelope but unfortunately no cats. Shub, the wildlife ***ager , accompanied us and is a great chap with loads of knowledge of the wildlife here. We also did the boulder hike with him in the early evening. We ***aged to spot 2 leopard and a hyena. Not easy sightings. He also keeps beautiful horses on site for guest rides.

The first thing you expect when you go to a wild life park is that the wild life safari experience you will get would be great. Sadly, it’s not the case with Camp Utsav. I have been to multiple wild life parks and at each and every place the resort makes sure that the experience you get on a wild life safari is exceptional. Even though it is mentioned on their website “Utsav Camp's resident naturalists and rangers will curate the best routes for your safari based on your interests and realtime tracking and sightings of large cats and other animals.”, it is clearly not the case. No naturalist curated any kind of special route for us, in fact they did not even care. Also, there is no coordination amongst different teams in their staff. Following is the outline of my experience - 1. My travel dates were checkin on 29th March 24 and checkout on 31st March 24 2. Booked personal jeep safari for 30th March 24 and made payment for it of Rs.12,390 on 31st Jan 2024 itself (Rs.8500 is the govt fee for private jeep safari. Resort charged us extra for better experience and services) 3. On 29th March evening upon asking multiple times, I was told by their GM Mr. Joseph to reach the reception at 6 am - first we would have tea and then depart for the safari from there 4. As advised, we reached the reception at sharp 6, only to discover that there was no staff present there. We looked for the staff and finally asked the guard at the gate to call someone. 5. Naturalists were nowhere to be seen till 6:15 am. 6. There was no tea etc at 6 am, it came late (which I can discount as it’s not very important) 7. Finally the driver came late and we reached the safari gate very late. 8. There was no guide assigned to us. Normally such resorts send a naturalist from their team to accompany the guest as well to ensure a good experience, which they did not. 9. The driver just took us around the forest without really trying to track any tiger or leopard and brought us out of the park much before time 10. There was a basket of some food and chai which the resort had kept for us in the jeep. Neither the staff nor the driver care to inform us of the same. It was when I noticed, I asked him if they had kept water as my daughter (12 yrs) was very thirsty. He then took a bottle of water out from the basket and handed it over to us. This was a sparkling water bottle and there was only 1. We stayed thirsty throughout the safari. 11. When we reached back, since nobody cared to even come and ask how our safari was, I personally called their GM Mr. Joseph and told him everything. He told me to give him 30 minutes of time and he would get back which he never did. 12. At checkout I noticed that jeep safari bill was added again in my bill and I requested the person who prepared the bill as I had already paid for it. He called 2-3 different people and confirmed and then removed that amount. 13. A private jeep safari at Sariska costs Rs8500 for a maximum of 6 guests in t

It’s a good property I liked everything but the worst part is food The food is absolutely pathetic and very overpriced even I would recommend everyone to check your bills properly as we faced so much discrepancies in the bills The price they charge is not worth at all there are much much better places at these prices.

This location transported me back to my grandparents' village when I was a child. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the smell of fresh mitti, the greenery, the charpai under the tree and sun playing around the tree bushes, the starry sky, the cold breeze, the bon fire, the slow life. The rooms are incredibly beautiful and well-proportioned; they are created in a very earthy, classic style. Beautifully built walkways with small small cosy seating areas. The vibe, the employees, the food, the a**osphere are the wonderful aspects of this utsav camp. Thank you Luv Singh Shekhawat for this beautiful experience. 💕 We really enjoyed our stay at your property.

The staff is very friendly and helpful in all aspects .Food is good but expertise is needed in local Rajasthani food,Spa experience was average The housekeeping staff is very attentive and helpful specially Om,Hanu***,Lekhram and chetram Food is priced steeply,But an excellent stay

Utsav, ah Utsav! We were first introduced to this property in 2020, during the pandemic and it was exactly what we needed to breathe in fresh air, sit in the calmness and just take in the reality of what was going on around us. In our busy city lives, it’s not often that you can sit on your patio and just gape at the sky as shooting stars fly by and you can see the milky way and the millions of stars just hanging over your head. It was addictive. I couldn’t get enough of it. Just a 3 hour drive from Delhi - easy doable when you need a reset in your life. Roads are smooth and now you can take the Delhi - Mumbai expressway all the way! We met Luv, the owner of Utsav Camp and we had the most incredible weekend under his and his staff’s hospitality. Flash forward 3 years later, my parents were in town, and I wanted them to experience what I had. So we booked two days and drove the 3 hours out to Utsav. While Luv wasn’t there, everyone – and I mean EVERYONE was so special and so hospitable we had to keep pinching ourselves. I hesitate to list names, because there are some I am forgetting and I don’t want to underappreciate anyone, but Luv, if you’re reading this, everyone there that weekend - Give them our appreciation and gratitude. Franklin, Bhagwan, Kaluram, Anil, (all at the front desk) .. your kitchen and restaurant staff…your house keeping… Unfortunately, we had cloudy skies the weekend we were there, but we got so much more. The foundation of Utsav Camp’s has been to relish in nature, to live amongst the birds and small wildlife, to break away from the rat races of corporate life and take in the silence and serenity – and god, does it deliver. I don’t get to spend enough time with my parents and this getaway allowed me just that. To be able to sit and take in the beautiful view of the wilderness from our wall to wall French windows (stone cottages), to hear the birds and peacocks, it really was something. We booked a Hi Tea, one of the evenings. Anil our guide walked us slowly and carefully up the small hill where with the help of their staff (Bhagwan and Kaluram) my parents were able to make the climb up and down. A beautiful ro***tic setting at the peak, with tea coffee and snacks – just breathing it in. Totally worth it! (attaching a view from there) The next morning, we had the safari booked through them – while we didn’t see much, the drive through the forest was beautiful something that we’ll never forget. Luv, what you’ve done with the place, the staff and food, it’s perfect! All your employees are gracious and warm and so welcoming. The property is absolutely stunning. My parents loved it!! We won’t wait three years to make our next trip again.

My husband & I recently stayed here as part of our honeymoon trip to Rajasthan. Utsav Camp Sariska was a beautiful stop. We received such a warm welcome on arrival and the food & accommodation were perfect. Just a huge shame that we didn’t get to see a tiger!!