India Travel - Elephant Safari Tours to India

Elephant Safari Tours in India are the best and safest mode of transportation to explore the remotest corners of the wildlife sanctuaries and national parks. Not only you will be transported back to the royal era when elephants used to carry royalty on their backs but also you will be able to see the far-flung areas of the forest from the height. The howdah on the back of the elephant is a luxurious seat for the visitors with an umbrella over it to provide shade from the glaring sun.

The Elephant Safari Tours in India can take you to dense and rugged terrains where even the jeeps and motorbikes cannot go. The slow and steady movement of the elephant helps you capture the panoramic sights of the forest in your cameras as well as observe minutely with your own eyes. So whether it is Corbett, Ranthambore, Kaziranga or Periyar, traverse to the deepest spot of the sanctuary without fear on the elephant safari in India.

Besides the wildlife sanctuaries and national parks, the Elephant Safari Tours in India can be availed to climb difficult and long distances. If you think it is really grueling to climb up to the Amber Fort, then take an elephant safari. Camels are well known in Rajasthan but take a refreshing break by taking an elephant safari to explore Jaipur.

Although elephants are known to be quite a clam animal, it is always advisable to treat it with love and affection. Give him a few bananas to eat and it will be happy to take you on a joy ride. One should never incite the animal as the rising temperature can make them little cranky.

Fast Facts
	Area 450 sq. km (Core area: 105 sq. km) Altitude 800 m above sea level Annual Rainfall 1,500 mm Temperature range 42°C to 2°C Best time to visit February-June (Closed 1 July-31 October) State Capital: 07653

History:
Bandhavgarh has a very deep-rooted importance of it's own in the history and mythology of India. Looming high over the entire park and located in the State of Madhya Pradesh, the fort of Bandhavgarh dates back to the mythological era of Rama and Hanuman from the Hindu epic Ramayana. It is said that the two monkeys who created the "setu", or bridge, between India and Lanka to enable Rama to cross over and vanquish the demon king, Ravan, were also the architects of the Bandhavgarh fort. This fort was used by Rama and Hanuman on their journey back to their kingdom from Lanka. This fort was later handed over by Rama to his brother Lakshmana who came to be known as the "Bandhavdhish", lord of the fort.

Maharaja of Rewa presently owns the fort. In the northern area of the fort one comes across caves dug into sandstone and carry "brahmi" inscriptions dating back to the 1st century BC. The Chandela kings of bundelkhand, who are famous for the Khajuraho Temples built by them, also ruled Bandhavgarh. The ancestors of the Maharaja of Rewa were the Baghela Kings who started their rule here in the 12th century. Bandavgarh was the capital of their dynasty till 1617 after which it moved to Rewa, which was 120 km to the North. Due to this moving of the capital, Bandhavgarh went through a period of neglect in the times to follow

Best Season, Climate, and Clothing:
Summers start here in April and continues till June. The temperature touches the high of around 42°C. But these are also the months when you can look forward to sighting tigers and leopard. December to February is the best months climate wise, while the weather is cool and present. The park is closed during the monsoon season, which also coincides with the breeding season, from June till November. Another reason for closure during this season is the torrential rainfall washing away most of the jungle tracks.