Elephant Safari

Wildlife sanctuaries and national parks can be best explored by Elephant safari tours. Adventure lovers feel delighted while sitting on the back of Elephant and moving through the dense forest with varied wildlife. The slow movement of elephant makes the trips more exciting giving time to the visitors to see the sights. It is also favourable to go for Elephant safari as it can climb up rough terrains and difficult roads. Tourists can view the varied fauna without fear. The Jim Corbett, Bandhavgarh national park, Dudhwa Tiger reserve provides Elephant Safari which can be memorable. Elephant safari can be seen mostly in the forest of Uttar pradesh, Kerala and Assam.
Elephant Safari in Himalayan Regions
Elephant safari is the best option to watch the wildlife in the Himalayan region. In the north and north eastern states elephant safari are organised for the tourists to see the wildlife sanctuaries and national parks. Long elephant safari are planned to visit the Corbett national park in Uttaranchal and Kaziranga wild life sanctuary in Assam.


Elephant Safari in Jim Corbett National Park
Situated in Uttarancal, the park houses a thick forest, more than 600 species of fauna and varied flora. Elephant safari helps in seeing the activities of the wildlife. Kingfisher eating fishes along the river, Pallas, Himalayan Greyheaded Fishing Eagles, Osprey and many animals can be seen from very close. After arriving at Dhikala visitors can take lunch and rest for a while. Dhikala offers a splendid view of nature and several Himalayan wildlife. Then move to Ghairal and after taking lunch at Kanda which is situated at an altitude of 1,020m proceed to the Himalayan foothills. After overnight stay in the forest rest house in the morning start the Elephant safari to Sonanadi sanctuary which is included in the Corbett Tiger Reserve. Moving across the river, in the forest on the back of elephant make tourists feel superb. Staying in the resthouse and enjoying the campfire makes the tour memorable.
Elephant Safari in Bandhavgarh National Park
The park situated in Madhya Pradesh is known for the dense forest surrounded by Vindhyan Mountains. Elephant Safari are organised for the toursits to view the wildlife and forest. Tiger, Nilgai, Chausingha, Chital, Chinkara, Wild Boar Fox or Jackal can be seen while moving on the elephants back. Bandhavgarh Fort must also be visited. It is best to visit this park in the month of November to June.


Elephant Safari in Kanha National Park
It is situated in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh and is spread in1,940sq kms. This tiger reserve can be best seen from the Elephant back. Tourists feels great to watch tiger from so close. Porcupine, Gray Langurs, Mongoose, Hyena, Jungle Cat, Leopard, Barasingha, Spotted Deer and other wild animals can be frequently seen. Tourist must see Kanha musuem.


Elephant Safari in Kaziranga National Park
The Park is located on the banks of Brhamaputra river in Assam. It his home to famous One horned Rhino. Deer, Bears, Leopard Cats, Jungle Cats, Otters, Badgers, Capped Langurs, Hoolock Gibbons, Wild Boar, Jackal, Wild Buffalo, Pythons, Monitor Lizards can be observed while visiting this park on the back of Elephant. Visitors interested can visit coffee and rubber plantations in Karbi Anglong and also see lifestyle of people in the villages of Assam.


What to bring
Tour operators provides Elephant safaris and arrange for the lunch, night stay at forest resthouse and guides to make the safari enjoyable. Visitors must keep light clothes, waterbottles, sunglasses and first aid box with them.

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