The Sakrebailu
Elephant Camp is a forest camp for captive elephants in Karnataka. It is
considered to be the best camp for training elephants in the state. Situated at
a distance of 14 km from Shimoga on the Shimoga-Thirthahalli Road. The camp is
maintained by the Karnataka Forest Department. The camp is located on the banks
of the River Tunga. The elephants in these camps are trained by skilled
Mahouts. This Elephant Camp attracts wildlife enthusiasts and tourists alike. Sakrebailu
is an eco-tourism center that offers an opportunity for general people to look
at the huge tuskers from close quarters. Many wild elephants residing in the
forest also visit the camp to enjoy snacks and to play in the backwaters. These
wild elephants return to their forests and do not stay in the camp. Sakrebailu
is an ideal place to have fun with kids who can enjoy a day with these
elephants. The initiative to protect these elephants and let them live in the
wilderness has been taken by the Karnataka State Government. Sakrebailu
Elephant Camp is a must visit travel destination.
The interaction
session allowed between the visitors and the elephants is the main attraction
of the camp that can last for up to 2 to 3 hours. Visitors have to reach the
camp early in the morning to be able to watch the elephants being bathed in the
water of the Tunga River by the mahouts. They can also watch the big animals
enjoying their drink and then proceeding towards their feeding area and get a
unique time with these giant tuskers. This place holds special attraction for
kids as they get to see the large creatures enjoying by themselves in the
water. The baby elephants are a fascinating watch. The visitors can watch the
ablutions of elephants where they spray water on each other and get scrubbed by
the Mahouts. Elephant ride is also provided and is subject to availability.
Trainings for elephants
The camp houses
elephants from all over Karnataka need proper attention and training. The
elephants may require training or attention due to a number of reasons like
illness, behavioral issues, deficiency in nutrition, etc. Elephants that are
uncontrollable are also brought in for training at this camp. The camp has
experienced mahouts who train and take care of the huge animals. Generally
elephants of all ages are trained in the camp. The camp has herds of elephants
and baby elephants living. The wild ones are captured and then disciplined. The
camp ensures that the elephants are free from any kind of epidemics. Proper
care and nutrition are provided to the elephants to keep them healthy.
Quick Facts about Sakrabailu Elephant
Camp
- 1 Timings: 8:30 AM to 11 AM Everyday
- 2 Best Time to Visit: Any season
- 3 Entry Fee: Rs 30 for Indian visitors and Rs 100 for Immigrants.
- 4 Elephant Ride: For adults: INR 75/- and for kids (5-13) is INR 38/-
- 5 Duration of the Visit: 2-3 hours.
Things to Do in Sakrabailu Elephant Camp
- 1 Elephant bathing can be
witnessed if you visit before 9 in the morning.
- 2 Visitors can feed the elephant
with the special food prepared by the Mahouts. No outside food is allowed. Only
the food prepared by the Kavadis who are the elephant attendants can be fed.
- 3 Visitors can watch the
elephants being fed and even the training activities.
- 4 Visitors are not allowed to use
flash while taking pictures as it might provoke the animals.
- 5 Elephant riding is allowed in
the camp. The ride will take you to the camp and will be a pleasurable trip to
cherish.
- 6 Trekking in the camp is
allowed. Tourists can enjoy a walk around the picturesque location and even
witness the wilderness of the forests.
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