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Elephant Safari
Elephant Safari Regions
Himalayan Regions, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Bandhavgarh National Park,
Kaziranga National Park, Rajasthan etc
When To Go
Elephant Safaris can be organized throughout the year in India. Still the
ideal time to visit the wildlife is October to March, when the forest areas
appear more beautiful.
Elephant Safari - Feel Grand As You Set Out
The Elephant Safari is the ideal and safest way to travel through the dense
and rugged terrains, where jeeps or other vehicles cannot reach. An Elephant
Safari takes you to the royal era, when elephants were used to carry royalty
on their backs. During the royal period the elephants were equipped with
a howdah (a luxurious seat) on their back, and an umbrella over it to provide
shade. Today the elephant safaris may lack the luxury of that bygone era,
but they still provide that royal charm. Apart from experiencing that royal
charm, you will also be able to watch the far-flung areas of the forests.
Elephant Safari takes one to the remotest areas of the wildlife sanctuaries
and national parks, where one can can closely view the varied wildlife.
You can see the wild elephants taking bath in the water ponds and lakes.
One can easily take photographs of the wild animals while passing through
the wildlife sanctuaries and parks. Besides visiting the wildlife sanctuaries
and parks, the Elephant Safari can bring you to majestic forts and palaces
of Rajasthan.
Elephant Safari Regions
Himalayan Regions
An Elephant Safari is an excellent option to visit the Wildlife Sanctuaries
and National Parks situated in the Himalayan regions. Himalayan terrain
can be easily explored on an Elephant's back. Elephant Safaris in Himalayan
regions include the Corbett National Park in Uttaranchal and Kaziranga National
Park in Assam. The Elephant rides in Himalayan regions provide the close
look of the wild animals like Wild Boar, Sloth Bear, Rhesus, Jackals, Antelope
and One Horned Indian Rhino etc.
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala is the best elephant hub, which
attracts a large number of animal lover every year. The wildlife sanctuary
is considered safest elephant sanctuary in the country as well as world.
While moving on elephant's back one can see the elephants bathing playfully
in the lake of the sanctuary.
Besides the elephants, Periyar is also houses other wild animals like Wild
Pig, Sambar and Guar and hundreds of bird species
Bandhavgadh National Park
Situated in Madhya Pradesh, Bandhavgarh was once the hunting reserve
of Maharajas of Rewa. The white tigers of Rewa were discovered in Bandhavgarh.
Elephant Safari is the good option to see the wildlife of the park, one
can also see the tigers closely.
Points one must keep in Mind
» As Elephant Safari is a vast affair, it needs many attendants for
the elephant.
» The climatic conditions of the particular region should be kept
in mind before starting the elephant safaris. The weather can vary a lot,
in desert of Rajasthan, where days are hot and nights are cold.
» One should take along plenty of drinking water to avoid dehydration,
as well as other items like sun hat, sun screen, googles and first aid kit.
» Clothes should be comfortable according the climatic conditions.
» Prior permission is necessary to the enter a national park.
» Don't throw the plastic bags, papers and other eatables within the
park area.
» Treat the elephant with love and affection, give few bananas or
other eatable items to elephants it will be happy to take you on a joy ride.
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