Over time, there has been a growing awareness of the need for elephant conservation. Human-elephant conflicts, hunting and the encroachment of human dwellings on animal territories led to the establishment of demarcated and shelter areas to help these magnificent creatures survive.
Here are 4 must-visit wildlife destinations for sighting Elephants in India
1. Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Nilgiri Hills, is an important part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The sanctuary was established in 1940 with a 60 sq km area, and it was later increased to 321 sq km.
2. BRT Tiger Reserve
The BRT wildlife sanctuary is the forest that surrounds the Biligiri Rangaswamy temple, which is located in the beautiful BR Hills of Karnataka. The forest connects the Eastern and Western Ghats, providing an important wildlife corridor. It is among the most well-liked wildlife spots in India to see herds of wild elephants.
3. Singhbhum Elephant Reserve
This green area was established in Jharkhand in 2001 and is perhaps the country’s first Elephant Reserve. It is situated in the Saraikela-Kharsawan District and the East and West Singhbhum Districts. Here, as you make your way through the dense forest, you’ll encounter plenty of elephants going about their everyday lives.
4. Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve
Known more popularly as the Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve, the Similipal-Kuldiha-Hadgarh Elephant Reserve is a stunning area in Orissa. The site is a must-visit for watching their conservation efforts because of the large number of gorgeous elephants that wander its forests.
