Soft Adventure Tours - Elephant Safaris

The culture of Indian subcontinent is closely intertwined with the elephant. Elephants are widely venerated and respected as a wise and gentle soul. We even have a god with Elephant head!!! If you stay in urban areas during your trip, you will probably see domesticated elephants walking down the street. These are used for special occasions (e.g. weddings, with the groom riding to the alter).

In their more natural habitat - in National parks and sanctuaries, Elephants are used as transportation for seeing the unique flora and fauna of the region.

India Calling Tours can specially organize these trips for you where you savour the jungle with one of the most fascinating, magnificent mammals in the world.

Safari Details

Our contacts with specialty lodges will give you the opportunity to see these parks on the back of an elephant. From 10+ feet off the ground, you have a wider view, and since many animals do not view elephants as a threat, and cannot distinguish the humans on the elephants, you can move quite closely for incredible photography and observation.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the wilderness in the most exciting Elephant Safaris. Get close to wildlife as you admire nature’s wonders like the Sambar deer, spotted deer, wild elephants, tigers, leopards, and a great variety of birds.

Region:  Rishikesh/Nainital, U.P.

Season: Mid November to March

Highest altitude reached: 3500 meters

Trek Duration: 07 days 

DAY    PROGRAMME

01        ARRIVE DELHI

Meeting and transfer at the airport. 

DELHI - India's splendid capital

Founded on the site of several cities, it has been the seat of power for centuries. Presently, Old and New City combine to present a harmonious whole offering the traveller elegant shops, broad laburnum lined avenues, sunwarmed elegant forts and mosques that were once strongholds of Mughal powers and colourful bazaars.  

Afternoon sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. 

An aura of history is everywhere in Old Delhi. Visit the delicately cloistered JAMA MASJID, one of Asia's largest mosques and RED FORT with its majestic ramparts. You will also make a stop at RAJ GHAT - the site of MAHATMA GANDHI'S CREMATION. Then drive past CHANDNI CHOWK, bustling colourful market place famous for its silver, bronze and brass goods.  

Commence your tour of New Delhi with a visit to QUTUB MINAR, the famous 13th Century fluted minaret. Continue to the imposing Tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun, the 16th Century inspiration for the Taj Mahal. 

Imperial New Delhi is well planned with wide tree lined avenues, fountains and parks. Colonial architecture dominates this part of the city. You will drive along Rajpath, the ceremonial avenue where Delhi's important parades take place, past the imposing India Gate and the circular Parliament House, to Rashtrapati Bhavan. Formerly the Viceroy's Palace, it is now the President's official residence. Drive along Delhi's impressive Diplomatic Enclave before returning to your hotel. 

Overnight at hotel.

02        DELHI/DEHRADUN

After breakfast drive to Dehradun On arrival check-in at the hotel..

Overnight at hotel.

03        DEHRADUN/MUHAND/DHAULKHAND

Early morning transfer to Muhand where the elephants and support crew will meet the group.

Begin the first leg of the Safari through forest and villages covering about 22 kms or 14 miles.

Lunch enroute.

Dinner and overnight in tents or at forest Lodge.

04        DHAULKHAND/RANIPUR

After breakfast depart for Ranipur on elephants, covering about 10 kms or 6 miles through forest and villages.

Lunch enroute.

Dinner and overnight in tents or at Forest lodge.

05        RANIPUR/CHILLA

After breakfast at the camp, leave for Rajaji National Park on elephants, covering about 11 kms or 7 miles through forest and the famous pilgrimage town of Haridwar.

Lunch enroute.

Dinner and overnight at the Tourist Bungalow.

06        CHILLA

Day at leisure for exploring the park. Meals and overnight at the Tourists Lodge.

07        CHILLA/BAIRAJ

After breakfast begin the first days trek covering about 12 kms or 7 miles on a bridle path.  (for the next few days of walking-trekking, the terrain consists of fields interspersed with remote hamlets, undulating meadows and lush, deciduous coniferous wood in the foothills of snowcapped peaks of the Himalayas.  The trails are along glacier-fed streams and rivers).

Lunch enroute.

Dinner and overnight in tented camp.

 08        BAIRAJ/NEELKANTH

After breakfast trek upto Neelkanth covering about 8 kms or 5 miles.

Lunch enroute.

Dinner and overnight in tents.

 09        NEELKANTH/MOHANCHATTI

After breakfast descend down to Mohan Chatti covering about 8 kms or 5 miles.

Lunch enroute.

Dinner and overnight in tented camp.

 10        MOHANCHATTI/KAUDIYALA

After breakfast trek to Kaudiyala covering about 14 kms or 9 miles.

Lunch enroute.

Dinner and overnight in tented camp.

 11        MOHANCHATTI/BEAS GHAT

After breakfast trek to Beas Ghat covering about 12 kms or 7 miles.

Lunch enroute.

Dinner and overnight in tented camp.

 12        BEAS GHAT/DEO PRAYAG

Programme After breakfast trek to Deo Prayag covering about 10 kms 0r 6 miles. The confluence of Bhagirathi and Alakananda gives rise to the holy Ganges at Deo Prayag.

Lunch enroute.

Dinner and overnight in tented camps.

 13        DEO PRAYAG/KAUDIYALA

After breakfast brace for 02 days rafting on some exciting rapids on the Ganges, including through "Blind Mice", " Crossfire", "Roller coaster" etc.

Lunch enroute and overnight at camp.

Campfire in the evening. (You could try your hand at Kayaking on the placid stretches of the river near the camp).

 14        KAUDIYALA/RISHIKESH

After breakfast at the camp, raft down to Rishikesh.

On arrival at Rishikesh, transfer to the hotel for lunch, dinner and overnight.

 15        RISHIKESH/DELHI

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Delhi by coach. On arrival, check in at the hotel.

Overnight at hotel. 

16        DEPART DELHI

Morning at leisure. Evening in time transfer to International airport to board flight for onward destination.
 

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