Where to see elephants in India: Top 5 locations

Elephants are majestic beauty that live in various parts of India. Our country is home to an estimated 29,964 elephants as of the 2017 census and has over 60 percent of the world's Asiatic elephants! Can you imagine?

India has many great places where you can see elephants in their natural habitat.

On this note, let's have a look at the top five places in India where you can find elephants and witness their stunning grandeur.

Kaziranga is famous for its green grasslands and wetlands, ideal for elephants and one-horned rhinoceroses. The wide vista of the park has room for gigantic elephant herds that can be observed grazing or taking baths in and around water bodies. Jeep safaris and bird watching can be enjoyed by the tourists while observing elephants in their habitat.

Periyar is world-famous for its healthy elephant population. Scenic landscapes of the park include dense forests and a serene lake, which elephants regularly visit to quench their thirst and bathe. Periyar Lake boat safaris are the best opportunity to catch a glimpse of elephants in the wild.

India's first national park, Corbett, has varied landscapes, from grasslands to forests, ideal for elephant spotting. People can view the park on jeep and elephant safaris, which offer a good chance of witnessing elephant herds grazing. Corbett's varied terrain is a place that one cannot afford to miss if he/she is an elephant enthusiast.

Bandipur has forests, grasslands, and rocky hills, which are inhabited by 1100 elephants. The open terrain of the park and water bodies have made it a suitable destination to see an elephant. Its safaris give a close experience of the gentle giants, as well as a glimpse into other beings.

Famed for boasting a healthy elephant population, Rajaji provides a serene location for elephants in the thick forest. It is renowned as being a flourishing elephant reserve, where nearly 600 elephants reside. Safari tours, like jeep tours and treks, provide tourists with opportunities to view elephants in their habitat.