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Koh Phangan Activities - Elephant Trekking
  
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About
3Km outside of Chaloklum, on the edge of the jungle,
there is a traditional Thai elephant trekking
operation. There are two large beautiful Indian
elephants which take you up into the jungle and
hilltops to get amazing views of the North of
Koh Phangan. There is also a juvenile elephant
which has been lovingly trained to do some very
entertaining tricks such as acrobatics, playing
the mouth organ as well as being the 'David Beckham'
of elephants - yes he can play football! |
| There are bananas to buy to feed the elephants
for that great 'photo moment' and the whole experience
will leave you feeling warmth towards these amazing
creatures. The elephants are treated with kindness
by their trainers who have been with them since
they were born and spend all their time together! |
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The mainland Asian elephant makes up the bulk
of the Asian elephant population. Numbering approximately
36,000 across Asia, these elephants are light
gray in colour, with depigmentation only on the
ears and trunk. Large males will ordinarily weigh
only about 11,000 pounds. The mainland Asian can
be found in 12 Asian countries, from India to
Indonesia. It prefers forested areas and transitional
zones, between forests and grasslands, where greater
food variety is available.
If you are looking for a full day Jeep jungle
safari of Koh Phangan then this too includes elephant
trekking and is definitely the best way to see
the island! It not only includes elephant trekking
but also snorkeling at the coral reefs of Koh
ma as well as jungle trekking, waterfalls, temples
and meals. |
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