Thekkady Elephant Program

There is a wonderful opportunity to spend some quality time with the elephants in Periyar National Park. Periyar National Park is one of the most popular national parks in southern India which is located in Thekkady which is around 4 kilometres from Kumili in the Idukki district of central Kerala.

You can enjoy the elephant safari which will take you through the spice plantation where the gentle fresh breeze will completely refresh you!it is seen that the elephant safari has helped the visitor to travel through such difficult terrains where even jeeps can’t venture. In this ride you will taken in the interior of the jungle to enjoy the beautiful  hill town , spice gardens and a breath- taking view of the rolling hills draped in lush greenery. These safaries are equipped with a howdah which is a large seat on which they and the visitors sit along 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. Enjoy this wonderful ride which will last for 30 minute. This is the time where you can have an intimate interaction with the elephants.

After the ride you can get more close to the animals by feeding them with bananas. It is wonderful to actually feed these mighty animals especially the smaller ones! But the best part is still yet to come when you make them bath with water and scrub them. Elephant’s love for water will simply keep you engaged in bathing and scrubing them for the entire day! Now when you have built a rapport with these animals, you will be showered with blessing with their trunks!

The speciality of Periyar National Park is that it remains open all year round. To your surprise this is only few national park remains open even during monsoon season. The most popular time to visit is during the winter from the month of October to February. But if you planning for a vacation in monsoon season then you will be truly appealed to see the moist vegetation all over of Periyar National Park!

Come and create a true bond with these friendly and lovable animals!

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