When I first saw the chains I felt the same, but when you actually see how strong they are it made me wonder that if they wanted to escape I'm sure they would be able to. Couldn't believe the size of the tree the male one was picking up and carrying.
deb
Am very interested in this and yes I saw this on the above picture but I must say i didnt think much of it at the time as I know these are probably quite well kept, no matter how many people dont go on the trip because of this there will always be enough other folks who will to keep it going so if its the only chance your going to get then I say go for it.
I suppose it is like whales and dolphins in water parks, there never gonna be free again as long as they live but so long as they are'nt abused in fron tof people ( or hopefully at all ) then good luck to the Goans that operate this for the tourists.
the funniest thing of all is the folks who are scared of spiders... I think I'd be more scared of the damn elephant myself with its size and all...
I suppose it is like whales and dolphins in water parks, there never gonna be free again as long as they live but so long as they are'nt abused in fron tof people ( or hopefully at all ) then good luck to the Goans that operate this for the tourists.
the funniest thing of all is the folks who are scared of spiders... I think I'd be more scared of the damn elephant myself with its size and all...
Hi....can anyone tell me whether these elephant trips are the same ones that Daytrippers do?? Kali River Lodge, Dandeli??...or are they somewhere else??? 
Need to know soon....travelling out Saturday!!!
Need to know soon....travelling out Saturday!!!
The elephants that we arranged for the wedding and the other poster which had a ride was done by the monks at the temple near the saturday night market.
They are always in the candolim area so you will be able to arrange something quite easily.
They are always in the candolim area so you will be able to arrange something quite easily.
I used Footprints in Candolim opposite the Mango Grove restaurant. The trip was called "Eye of the Tiger" which cost £60. This includes return rail journey to Udipi in Karnataka (5 hours journey) with packed lunches, 2 nights in a good hotel with breakfast and evening meals, lunch on the 2nd day, visits to an elephant camp, a safari park to see Tigers and Lions and a medieval Krishna temple. The only extra charges were Rs150/- camera fees at the two animal camps, an elephant ride (Rs50/-) and drinks with our evening meal (no comment!). We were looked after from start to finish by our escorts Agnelo and Abu who were both excellent.
It was quite exhausting with long journeys and early starts but well worth the experience.
It was quite exhausting with long journeys and early starts but well worth the experience.
Hi Amz....long shot I know...but is Abu the one and same person that we once went on a trip with??? Talks for England (and India! 
)...think he had some connection with some american film star at one stage?? (on his tour or was a guide to them or something???? ) VERY nice person!!!
)...think he had some connection with some american film star at one stage?? (on his tour or was a guide to them or something???? ) VERY nice person!!!
Hi Pam7.
Abu is short for something much longer and unpronounceable. He was chatty,amusing and a very nice man. Not aware of any connections with film stars but he did say he used to be a mahout whilst living in Karnataka. He was obviously used to dealing with elephants and even issued commands for them to shake hands etc.
Abu is short for something much longer and unpronounceable. He was chatty,amusing and a very nice man. Not aware of any connections with film stars but he did say he used to be a mahout whilst living in Karnataka. He was obviously used to dealing with elephants and even issued commands for them to shake hands etc.
We saw an elephant accompanied by monks a few times, but our taxi driver told us that they're as 'holy' as my socks!! Said they just fleece the tourists silly prices, saying it's going to help sick children, but they're just on the make. Would be interested to hear other opinions.
We went to the Sakahara Spice Plantation at Ponda. There are two elephants there, seemingly living the life of Riley. And for 500 rupees, my son washed the female down at the river. And she washed him right back - possibly the only decent wash he had in three weeks
Brilliant day out!!
We went to the Sakahara Spice Plantation at Ponda. There are two elephants there, seemingly living the life of Riley. And for 500 rupees, my son washed the female down at the river. And she washed him right back - possibly the only decent wash he had in three weeks
Brilliant day out!!
I can put you in tuoch with someone who runs elephant washing trips without the overnight stay and hence without spiders
if you are interested then PM me....don't want to put his number in a public forum
if you are interested then PM me....don't want to put his number in a public forum
we are wanting to go on the elephant trip. Any tips on how to book it i.e. prices etc. we would prefer to book our own accommodation and maybe just get a taxi or jeep - does anyone have telephone no or email for the sanctuary so we can book in goa ..... any comment much appreciated. 
Do you mean this Jungle Trip .. http://www.goaecotourism.com/ ?
thanks pam7 the trip looks really great.... i'm not sure if this is the same trip or not... I believe theres one just outside goa in karnatika and you get to wash the elephants.. it might be a little too far to travel though and this one you sent me isn't too bad travel wise. thanks very much
Ask a taxi driver to take you to the Sahakari Spice Plantation at Ponda. You get a tour round the plantation, plus lunch, and on the same site there are two elephants. For 500 rupees you get to take one down to the river and wash it. I think you can ride the other one.
This one is 2 and half hour coach trip away....swim with elephants, wash them (and be washed by them!!), ride them! Yoga the next morning in the grounds of one of the oldest temples.....fabulous food....stay in mud huts....visit local school...2 whole days worth of events. More elephants on the second day too! Fantastic trip! If you want I can pm you some photos!
sounds absolutely great yes i would be interested in some photos if you have them. I have found out the name of the one in karnataka ... Dandeli .... but still trying to find out how long this would take to travel to.
not going until november and getting excited just thinking about the elephant trip thanks again pam7
yes i would be interested in some photos if you have them. I have found out the name of the one in karnataka ... Dandeli .... but still trying to find out how long this would take to travel to.not going until november and getting excited just thinking about the elephant trip thanks again pam7
Hi Marie..
Eddie and Enid from Daytrippers (http://www.daytrippergoa.com ) do the Dandeli trip. Will pm you later with more info/photos etc!
You can email him or I will give you another contact address later!
Eddie and Enid from Daytrippers (http://www.daytrippergoa.com ) do the Dandeli trip. Will pm you later with more info/photos etc!
You can email him or I will give you another contact address later!
thanks again ... I had a look at the web site... don't know if I would be brave enough for the river rapids though... my other half says he would definately not as too scared I have emailed him and hopefully he will send me some more info about trip, especially elephants.
must go now and have a wee glass of wine and a packet of crisps,
not quite the same as my kings beer, puri baji, chicken xucuti, masala dosa etc etc etc oh no I'm missing goa!
I have emailed him and hopefully he will send me some more info about trip, especially elephants.must go now and have a wee glass of wine and a packet of crisps,
not quite the same as my kings beer, puri baji, chicken xucuti, masala dosa etc etc etc oh no I'm missing goa!
I know of sopmeone that runs an elephant washing trip where you do not have to stay overnight. In fact if you just did the elephont washing bit it would take you about 3 hours door to door.
I did this trip last Friday (18th March). It was absolutely fantastic.
P.M. me if you want the telephone number of the guy that organises this trip
I did this trip last Friday (18th March). It was absolutely fantastic.
P.M. me if you want the telephone number of the guy that organises this trip
The elephant trip is superb, had friends who did it the year with the rapids and they say its not as bad as it looks
have been on the elephant trip it is excellent. You get to visit a small school near the site the children love to recieve gifts of paper pencils sweets etc. you will get a very warm welcome from them all
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