Periyar National Park is situated on the hills of the western ghats in the state of Kerala in south -west India. Imagine the fascinating sight of the herds of elephants wandering through the dense forests freely. The only idea of taking the elephant safari in the park can mesmerize you. Taking the ride on the back of the elephant will surely make you feel like the Maharaja of the erstwhile era. Elephant safari is the perfect way to venture into the park and explore the areas where it becomes difficult even for the jeep to travel. While taking the elephant ride you can get up close with the wild predators. The mahut are very gentle people, they entertain you with the interesting stories and are very helpful in getting great pictures. It is astonishing to see group of wild elephants walking and taking bath in the lake. While taking the ride you can also go into the depth of the forest along with the jungle guide and enjoy the walk the wilds. It gives you the opportunity to spot the birds and butterflies and most importantly the large animals. The elephant safari give you the feel as though you are transmitted to the completely different era.