ELEPHANT TOUR KERALA
Elephant is associated with man since time immemorial. In the past, Elephant played a crucial role in the making and breaking of the history. Elephants were used by the Kings as a means of transportation and also to fight battles. Elephants are a common sight on our roads and temples and as a source of power still find use in forestry operations. Forests of India are well known for their elephant populations, where elephants roam freely with other animals like tiger, leopard , gaur, lion, monkeys and deer. They are an ideal option to explore some inaccessible places in the jungles. Elephant safari helps the visitor to travel through such difficult terrains where even jeeps can't venture.
Elephant safari is the best and safest way to explore the remotest and densest areas of the forests. If you are more keen in combing denser areas of the forests and search for some fierce creatures, then Elephant Ride is the best option. Riding an elephant takes you back to the royal era, when only the Kings use to ride on these majestic creatures. Elephhant Safaris are equipped with a howdah, a large seat on which they and the visitors sit, and with an umbrella over the riders head. The elephant moves slowly and steadily, that's why this type of safari is ideal in and around the wild regions, where riding the elephant can give you an easy access for viewing the unknown wildlife. More of all an elephant safari tour in the tropical wildlife sanctuaries of India gets you up, close and personal with these majestic animals.
During your ride, you can watch the wild elephants taking bath in the water bodies. If you are interested in photography, then you can easily take pictures of the wilds while riding and as a souvenir of the fantastic journey into the wilds.
Elephant safari is the best and safest way to explore the remotest and densest areas of the forests. If you are more keen in combing denser areas of the forests and search for some fierce creatures, then Elephant Ride is the best option. Riding an elephant takes you back to the royal era, when only the Kings use to ride on these majestic creatures. Elephhant Safaris are equipped with a howdah, a large seat on which they and the visitors sit, and with an umbrella over the riders head. The elephant moves slowly and steadily, that's why this type of safari is ideal in and around the wild regions, where riding the elephant can give you an easy access for viewing the unknown wildlife. More of all an elephant safari tour in the tropical wildlife sanctuaries of India gets you up, close and personal with these majestic animals.
During your ride, you can watch the wild elephants taking bath in the water bodies. If you are interested in photography, then you can easily take pictures of the wilds while riding and as a souvenir of the fantastic journey into the wilds.
Elephants are an integral part of Indian mythology and culture. In God’s Own Country Kerala, elephants are often referred to as the sons of the ‘Sahya’ (the Western Ghats). Once a part of every day life in Kerala, elephants are the most ornamental and auspicious animals Kerala. No festival or celebration is complete without an elephant procession. Rows of majestically caparisoned elephants, replete with colourful silken parasols form the most spectacular part of any event in Kerala.
Elephant Safari Destinations In Kerala
Some place where Elephant Safaris are common are the forest areas of Kerala.
Elephant Safari In Periyar Widlife Sanctuary
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is the best elephant hub, any animal lover would love to find out. Elephant safari is a memorable experience in the Periyar. Periyar is, clearly, the safest elephant sanctuary in India, possibly in the world. Elephant, Wild Pig, Sambar and Guar are the four most popular animals with Periyar's visitors. The smaller ones, however, are as interesting.
Kodanadu Elephant Kraal
Kodanad is a beautiful village with stunning unspoilt views situated on the south bank of river Periyar, Kodanad is known for it famous 'Elephant Kraal', the mini zoo.
Rustic and unspoilt nature of this rural riverside locality attracts visitors, film crews, foreign tourists all around the year. Kodanad is the only elephant training centre in Kerala specifically for training stranded baby elephants from the forests across the region. Tourists arrive at Kodanad fascinated by baby elephant's various stages of development. There is a small wildlife park inside the training center which houses a number of animals and birds.
Kaprikkad, a village lying 3km adjacent to Kodanad on the Periyar River banks is an entertainment for visitors in the most natural and environmental friendly way. The elephants have been particularly trained for safari and are provided with saddles to make the riding comfortable. Muthanga of Wayanad district and Konni of Pathanamthitta district are the other two such centres.
Punnathur Kotta
Elephants have been an integral part of cultural Kerala from time immemorial. These huge mammals have always been loved, revered, groomed and given a prestigious place in the state's cultures cape.Punnathur Kotta, the elephant camp of the Guruvayoor temple, has the maximum number of domesticated elephants in the State. Over sixty elephants are groomed at the Punnathur Kotta ( kotta means 'fort'). Many elephants are brought as ritual offering to the temple and these gentle animals have the privilege of carrying the idols of gods during the temple festivals and processions.
You can go around the place and catch some attractive elephant moments. Watching the naughty baby elephants' playful antics is an amusing experience. One can also watch the training given to the elephants for different ritualistic performances.
Konni Elephant Kraal
Cherapunji of the south, Konni is situated in the heart of the Pathanamthitta district that is close to the Western Ghats and is endowed with scenic landscape comprising of low undulating hills, extensive stretches of lush forests, rivers and charming countryside. The big wooden cages known as 'Aanakoodu' (Elephant Cage) used to put newly caught wild elephants for training still attract people from far and near. These massive caves can accommodate three to four elephants at a time
