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lord of the jungle is indeed the elephant and not the tiger as many
believe . Elephants in the wild call for more caution than any other
animal.
Elephants have figured in our mythology and have been a part of Indian
life for three thousand years. Ganesha the elephant headed Hindu god is
worshipped as a harbinger of good luck and prosperity. Elephants are a
common sight on our roads and temples and as a source of power still find
use in forestry operations.
About Elephant Safari
Elephant safari helps the visitor to travel through such difficult
terrains where even jeeps cannot venture. And why not, riding an elephant
takes you back to the royal era, when only the kings use to ride on these
majestic beasts, since nothing can even compare with the majesty of the
Pachyderm.
Equipped with a howdah, a large seat on which they would sit, complete
with soft silk cushions, and with a ceremonial umbrella over the riders
head, modern day elephant safaris may lack in comparison with the ones
that use to be done by the kings, but are no less regal on that account.
The elephant moves slowly and steadily, that's why this type of safari is
ideal in and around the wild regions or within the vicinity of the
wildlife sanctuaries, where riding the elephant can give you an easy
excess for viewing the wildlife. More of all a elephant safari tour in the
tropical wildlife sanctuaries of India gets you up, close and personal
with these majestic animals.
Elephant Safari Tips
Since elephant safari is an elaborate affair, and requires many
attendants for the elephant as well, such safari camps too tend to be a
more lavish, and make the best choice for the incentive groupups who are
promised to get a journey to remember.
Just like the tours there are certain essentials you have to keep in mind
for elephant safari trip too. The weather conditions can vary a lot,
especially in a desertic or tropical climate you require a good backup of
plenty of portable water to avoid dehydration as well as sun screen,
goggles, and a first aid kit.
Elephant Safari In India
Elephant Safaris In Himalayan Regions: In the North and the North East
India elephant safari makes the best option of exploring the wildlife
sanctuaries and national parks, especially the ones that are located in
the Himalayan region. If you have gone to some national parks of the state
and ridden an elephant in search of a tiger, then you would be quite aware
of the immense versatility of this majestic animal in negotiating the
difficult Himalayan terrain that even a jeep will not traverse. Why not an
elephant for a long ride, covering days? Well, in the Himalayan forest
regions you can do it, especially in national parks such as Corbett in
Uttaranchal and Kaziranga in Assam.
Elephant Safari In Periyar Widlife Sanctuary: Take a tour of the Periyar
sanctuary on motor launches in search of wildlife and you'd be surprised
with what you see. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is the best elephant hub,
any animal lover would love to check out. From the rooms of the forest
rest houses provided by the Kerala forest department to the tourists
within the vicinity Periyar, you can get a wide-screen view of the whole
sanctuary.