Elephant safari is one of various ways to observe wildlife but main attraction being riding on Pachyderm for an extended period of time. Elephant Safari in Jim Corbett takes you through deep valleys, dense forest and craggy trails without disturbance. Elephant is royal mode of transport and height helps to viewing wildlife species very clearly from distance also. Besides traveling on elephant, tour plan also includes- Jeep Safari into Jim Corbett National Park, short hikes for bird-watching, visit through villages fall jim corbett elephant safari route, learning to ride elephant, elephant baths.
Elephant Safari in Jim Corbett National Park follows a designated path to ensure travelers get to visit all expanses where you will be able to spot mammals, birds and several species of reptiles. Jim Corbett National Park is divided into five zones, where tourism is allowed. Though, elephant ride is only permitted in Bijrani and Dhikala Tourism Zone of Jim Corbett Park. You can also make advance booking for elephant joy ride that is conducted outer periphery of Corbett Tiger Reserve. For elephant ride inside Corbett Tiger Reserve, tourist need to try on spot, as it available on first reach and get basis. One and half hour safari is conducted in both shift - morning as well as afternoon shift.
Arrive Corbett National and check in at River Resort near Kosi River. Enjoy delectable lunch on arrival. Post lunch, take a short break and go to Dhangarhi museum or Garjia Devi temple. Later in the evening come back to riverside resort and take a river walk. Evening tea followed with Dinner, overnight stay in Corbett.
Early morning get ready for the elephant ride to desired tourism zone of the national park. Morning elephant safari is considered perfect for wildlife sighting. Riding on the back of an elephant is a great idea to enjoy the beauty of Corbett Jungle. After one and half hour of adventure ride amidst the forest come back to resort, take your breakfast and have a rest. After short break drive back to destination. Proceed to railway station to catch the train for onward journey.
It is situated in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. It is part of the larger Corbett Tiger Reserve which was first to come under the Project Tiger initiative launched in 1973.