After a nearly seven-year-long hiatus, tourists can once again avail elephant safaris at the Corbett and Rajaji tiger reserves in Uttarakhand, a senior official said on Monday (24th November 2025).
Uttarakhand's Chief Wildlife Warden Ranjan Kumar Mishra said after the legal complications were resolved, a proposal was placed before the Uttarakhand Wildlife Advisory Council to resume elephant safaris, which was approved by the council's ex-officio Chairman, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, and ex-officio Vice-Chairman, Forest Minister Subodh Uniyal.
Mr. Mishra said after receiving the requisite clearances, elephant safaris have been resumed in both sanctuaries.
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Elephant safaris have been resumed in the Dhikala and Jhirna ranges of the Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR) and the Cheela range of the Rajaji Tiger Reserve (RTR) during the current tourist season, eliciting considerable enthusiasm among tourists, he said.
