Elephant Ride
A majestic ride through lush plantations that feel like a wild forest escape. Note minimum 2 ticket required for riding
- ⏱ 10- 15 min
- 🕐 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- 📍 Elephant Camp
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Un folleto de viaje por las tradiciones vivas de Kerala: gigantes bondadosos, el milenario arte marcial Kalaripayattu, danzas dramáticas de Kathakali, magia fascinante y una fuente que baila con la música. Diez experiencias únicas, un viaje inolvidable.
Bienvenido a Elephant Camp, un apacible santuario en las verdes colinas de Thekkady donde las tradiciones más antiguas de Kerala siguen vivas.
Durante más de quince años nuestra familia ha cuidado con cariño de los elefantes y ha acompañado a artistas y mahouts tradicionales. Cada página de este folleto es una invitación a pasear en elefante por plantaciones de especias, refrescarse con un baño interactivo y maravillarse con el Kathakali y la fuente musical.
Venga como huésped. Váyase como familia.
A majestic ride through lush plantations that feel like a wild forest escape. Note minimum 2 ticket required for riding
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A spectacular fusion of Kerala's finest classical and folk art forms.
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Ver Tabla de Horarios →"La ducha con el elefante fue pura magia; mis hijos siguen hablando de ella. Los mahouts fueron increíblemente amables y pacientes."
"El Kathakali me dejó sin palabras. El maquillaje, la expresión en los ojos y las historias son un portal a otro mundo."
"El show de magia sorprendió a todos y la fuente musical bajo las estrellas fue el broche de oro más relajante. ¡Una velada fantástica!"
Elephant Ride costs ₹700 per person (7:30 AM – 6:00 PM daily). Elephant Only Shower costs ₹1,000 per person. The popular Shower + Ride Combo is ₹1,500 per person. All elephant programs run daily from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM with flexible slots. Changing facilities and lockers are provided.
Elephant Camp is located on Anavachal Road, Thekkady, Kumily, Idukki, Kerala 685509, India — close to the Periyar Tiger Reserve gate. It is approximately 4 km from Kumily Bus Stand (10 minutes) and 5 km from the Periyar Sanctuary Gate. GPS coordinates: 9.6031°N, 77.1615°E.
Elephant Camp offers four daily evening shows in Thekkady: Kathakali classical dance-drama (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, ₹350), Kalaripayattu ancient martial arts (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM, ₹350), Cultural Fusion Show featuring Theyyam, Mohiniyattam & Bharatanatyam (₹500), and Magic & Mentalism (₹300). The Musical Laser Fountain (₹200) runs at 7:00 PM and 8:15 PM daily.
Walk-in tickets are available at the Elephant Camp reception desk on Anavachal Road, Thekkady. You can also call or WhatsApp +91 97442 23556, +91 99617 06143, or +91 94470 19726 to confirm slot availability. Advance booking is recommended during peak season (October to March).
Elephant Camp is open every day of the year, 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM. Peak season (October to March) offers cool, pleasant weather (15°C–25°C) ideal for all activities. Arrive early morning (7:30–9:00 AM) for elephant programs and plan your evening from 5:00 PM for the cultural and entertainment shows.