8 BEST NATIONAL PARKS IN INDIA TO SEE ELEPHANTS IN THE WILD
JIM CORBETT NATIONAL PARK, UTTARAKHAND2India's oldest national park offers excellent chances to spot elephants near riverbanks and forest trails, especially during summer months when herds migrate in search of water.
KABINI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, KARNATAKA Known for massive elephant congregations during the dry season, Kabini is a photographer's paradise with regular sightings by the river, especially at sunset or dawn.
PERIYAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, KERALA Periyar's unique boat safaris provide a peaceful way to view elephants bathing, drinking, or moving along the forest edges by the picturesque Periyar Lake.
BANDIPUR NATIONAL PARK, KARNATAKA Elephants roam freely across Bandipur's grassy meadows and thick forests. This park offers great sightings during jeep safaris and is part of a larger wildlife corridor.
MUDUMALAI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, TAMIL NADU Nestled in the Nilgiri foothills, Mudumalai offers an excellent chance to see elephants crossing forest paths and gathering near waterholes, especially in the early morning.
KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK. ASSAM Although famous for rhinos, Kaziranga also shelters hundreds of elephants, often seen near marshy grasslands and woodland patches. particularly during dawn and dusk safaris.
RAJAJI NATIONAL PARK, UTTARAKHAND Less commercial than Corbett, Rajaji's dense forests are ideal for elephant sightings. You'll often see them foraging peacefully or crossing forest roads in small herds.
NAGARHOLE NATIONAL PARK, KARNATAKA Teeming with wildlife, Nagarhole offers stunning elephant sightings by the Kabini River and inside teak forests, especially during the dry season when they move in herds.