Anakulam Elephant Herds: Scenic Forest Adventure

Experience the beauty and serenity of Anakulam, a village near Munnar, on a wildlife tour. Witness elephant herds in their natural habitat and explore other attractions like tiger caves, waterfalls, and more!

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tea Gardens - View of Lekshmi tea estate
  • Viripara Waterfalls - Visit the waterfalls
  • Viripara Waterfalls - Waterfall visit
  • Tiger Cave - Walking tour to Tiger Cave
  • Anakulam Waterfall - Swimming in a safe river
  • Perumbankuthu Waterfalls - Visit
  • Elephant View Point - Spot wild elephants at Anakulam
  • **Anakulam -…
What's Included
  • Lunch included
  • Bottled water provided
  • All fees and taxes covered
  • On-board restrooms available
  • Tea and coffee served
Additional Information

We journey approximately 43 kilometers to Anakulam using the Lekshmi mountain route. A picturesque village named Aanakulam, enveloped in forest landscape, magically blends tranquility and beauty. Notably, the local elephants here interact in large assemblies within human-populated territories, a distinct feature of this scenic locale. Two tributaries of…

Location
Munnar Info - Meeting point
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Quest19575631020
Mar 14, 2026
Spot at wild elephants - With our guide Ganesh we went to the wild Elephant village close to Munnar. He was very polite and friendly. He drove calmly and save all the way long. He showed us some nice places on the way to the village: old tiger cave, waterfall. At the elephant view you can buy snacks and waiting for the elephants which mostly come during the sunset-time to take a shower. Its very unique moment to observe elephants by taking a shower. I was glad to see that moment. I'm going to rember my first wild elephant in my life!
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Ashleigh
Mar 13, 2026
surya was a class guide and great experience! - surya was a great guide and very thoughtful to point out things and take us to cool places. It is luck whether you see elephants and we did see them so amazing day!
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Kajalgrant
Mar 13, 2026
Great day - Really enjoyed this, Surya was our guide and he was super patient and took us to some lovely places on our way to see the elephants. Would recommend him and the company.
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Tour824402
Mar 12, 2026
We saw 20 elephants! - Our guide surya was great. Took us to all the key spots- swam in the gorgeous waterfalls and went into the incredible tiger caves- he really made sure we had a fantastic time. The day was so fun and full of adventure, and to top it off we saw 20 elephants in the evening by the river. It was breathtaking. Highly recommend.
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Luke
Mar 11, 2026
Had a great experience - Really enjoyed the experience. I booked the shared tour but it turned out it was only me on it. Ganesh was a great guide. Told me lots of information and didn’t rush me at all at any viewpoints. We got to see 5 elephants after waiting less than an hour. Would recommend
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Inspire11226815678
Mar 11, 2026
Best Family Tour We’ve Ever Done – Huge Thanks to Mani - Honestly, this was one of the best tours my family has ever been on. We are a family of four, and the price was surprisingly affordable for everything that was included. We spent many hours on the tour, and every part of it was fantastic. The stops were really interesting, including Tiger Cave, beautiful waterfalls, swimming spots, lunch, and more. The lunch was a very large meal and the food was absolutely delicious. Even though the weather was fairly hot, the Jeep was clean and comfortable, and it never felt overcrowded, which honestly surprised me because this tour deserves to be very popular. The highlight of the whole experience was our guide, Mani. He truly made the day special. He never rushed us at any stop and made sure we had enough time to enjoy everything. His hospitality was incredible—he even let me use his charger and made sure we had water throughout the trip. Mani explained everything clearly and shared interesting information along the way, which made the tour even more enjoyable. He was kind, patient, and made us feel very welcome the entire time. Thank you, Mani, for such a wonderful experience. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting!
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51chang
Mar 11, 2026
Anakulam tour - We were a family of 4 in an open jeep. Mani was a great driver and guide. He showed us what, why the eucalyptus grandee is so popular, tea tree oil vs Chai tea plant..great lunch, 2 waterfalls, a tiger cave, swimming in a little river, crossing it in a jeep, and finally the elephant. My suggestion for anyone taking the tour. You could leave it as is or shorten it a bit by skipping the tiger cave and one of the waterfalls reducing the duration from 10 30 am to 7pm to more like 12 pm to 7pm
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588jadem
Mar 11, 2026
Must do trip exploring Munnar and Anakulam. - The trip has been a highlight for our visit to Munnar. From tea plantations, to waterfalls, the scenery was stunning. But the best part was the final stop at the wild elephant spot, where we were lucky enough to watch a herd of 20+ wild elephants drink from the river. Surya, our drive/guide, was great and his driving skills were impressive! Also the lunch provided exceeded expectations. Overall, fantastic day and I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Munnar.
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946aliciaa
Mar 10, 2026
Amazing! - Excellent experience with Mani! He took us to the elephant watering hole right in time, and we saw over 20 elephants. He was very patient, safe driver and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
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Rimandi
Mar 12, 2026
Elephants in the Dark - The elephants come to a waterhole in the evening, but it is already dark. 2 elephants seen from a distance. Directions take 1.5 hours Doesn't pay off.
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From $70 (Per Package)
up to 6 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).