Nestled in the serene western ghats bordered by the Nilgiris, the mountainous regions of Kerala, South India you will find Munnar, famous for tea plantations, cool weather and many more attractions like small waterfalls, beautiful gardens, and elephant safari.
The Carmelagiri elephant park is only a few kilometers from Munnar town and it is a must see tourist spot. Here you can ride the elephant of your choice, feed it and take photographs.
It was our long cherished dream to do an elephant safari like this! We actually got a chance when we visited Thekkady before, but unfortunately, it did not work out. But this time we made it happen๐
At the end of safari which takes about 20 minutes in the forest, they will hand over a basket-full of pineapples and corn that can be given to the elephant by sitting on top of it. Kamala, our elephant coolly collected it like this ๐. Awesome!
Well, this place is crowded almost always. So get there early so that you can enjoy the ride leisurely. Never forget to feed the elephants; they like it :) Well, they charge you for the photos which will be given to you, copied on CD's, but only their official photographer will be allowed entry into the trekking spot inside the forest. So they only will be able to get good snaps.
There are platforms built at a height from where you can mount on them easily. The trekking was smooth, but when the elephant negotiated the turn to return back to the base by climbing down a slope we were clutching hard on the handles! But it was fun๐
A great experience, indeed!
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24 comments:
Wow, the elephant looks huge!
seems like a great experience indeed ..
Sounds like a wonderful experience.
Have a fabulous day. ☺
I think I would enjoy a ride on an elephant! Such beautiful animals.
As I had the opportunity, it is with pleasure I rode on an elephant. Regards.
Yes, Dawna, it was a great experience.
It is a close-up shot, actually Kamala was small.
Yes, it was, Sandee :)
Thanks and same to you.
Thanks :)
If you visit Asia sure you must try !
Wow, great !
Thanks Giga :)
It's good to see the elephant being healthy and well fed. The pics came out great so it was probably worth the money. Thanks for sharing this once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Yes, Lexa, they are well fed and cared for.
It was an awesome experience.
That looks like such fun! For my book that's set in the circus, I wanted to have the kids riding the elephants because what kids wouldn't love that! My editors said a circus wouldn't let kids ride an elephant without an adult up there, which is probably true--but sad!
Wow...nice plot...kids riding on the elephant :) cool...
yes, without adults nobody will allow them.
All the best for the book.
Thanks Stephanie :)
Welcome back, Rajiv! Been so long............
Definitely a fun-filled experience! Tried once when I was in Thailand & I had enjoyed the ride too. xoxo
Fun! Riding an elephant is on my bucket list. So glad you got to do it!
What an awesome thing to do. It looks fun and interesting.
Hello Rajiv, its my first visit to your blog. Looks like great fun and an enjoyable ride on the elephant.
Hi Rajiv, wow... nice elephant ride. Look very fun and enjoyable, I'm sure you had a great time.
Nice pictures, thanks for sharing.
Have a great day ahead,regards.
Amelia
Really...elephant ride is exciting...
Thanks Shirley...
Thanks Shirley...
Yes, it was...
Thanks Medeia...
Thanks Nancy...
Thanks Amelia...
wow!
Fantastic ride!
Great photos.
Greetings.
It was fun !
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