Elephant Breeding Center Visit
A short guided visit to the government elephant breeding center near Sauraha, where the park's working elephants raise their calves.
- Length
- 1 day
- Price from
- $20 per person
- Where
- Near Sauraha, Chitwan
- Group size
- Up to 12
- Activity level
- Easy
- Children
- All ages
About this tour
The breeding center, a short ride from Sauraha, is where the park's working elephants have their young. It's one of the few places where you can see mothers with their calves and learn how the elephants are cared for.
Your guide explains the elephants' role in park patrols, the work of the mahouts and the welfare questions around captive elephants, so you'll leave with an honest picture.
The visit fits easily into an afternoon, and you can get there by bicycle, by jeep or on foot.
Highlights
- Mothers and calves at the breeding center
- Local guide explains care and welfare
- Short trip from Sauraha
- Good for families
Program
- Your visit
- Travel from Sauraha with your guide.
- Guided visit at the breeding center.
- Return to Sauraha.
Activities may be reordered on the day for weather, river levels or park rules.
What the price includes
Included
- Local guide.
- Entry fee.
- Transport from Sauraha.
Not included
- International flights, Nepal visa and travel insurance.
- Drinks, snacks and personal shopping.
- Tips for guides, drivers and lodge staff.
- Anything not listed under what's included.
Meeting point and cancellations
Where we meet
Your lodge in Sauraha, or the Sauraha tourist bus park if you arrive by bus.
If your plans change
Cancel 7 or more days ahead for a full refund (minus card fees); 3–6 days ahead, half is refunded; inside 72 hours there is no refund. Read the full cancellation policy.
Good to know
Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Your guide will choose routes for the season and the day's conditions. Check what each month is like and what to bring before you travel, and read our safety notes if you're traveling with children.