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Elephants to Enjoy Five-Day Picnic at Parasi Gate, Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 05:00 PM
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From September 24 to 28, the resident elephants at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve will be taken to a special picnic at Parasi Gate, where they will receive rest, bathing, sandalwood, oil massage and their favourite food under veterinary supervision.
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh has scheduled its annual elephant picnic for September 24‑28 at the Parasi Gate of the Dhmoakhar buffer zone. The five‑day event is designed to give the resident elephants a break from routine activities and provide them with a range of enrichment measures.
During the picnic, the elephants will be bathed, offered sandalwood paste, and given oil massages, followed by a selection of their favourite foods. These activities aim to promote physical well‑being and mental stimulation.
Veterinary staff will conduct regular health checks throughout the period to monitor the animals’ condition and address any medical needs promptly. The initiative reflects the reserve’s ongoing commitment to wildlife welfare and conservation.
The picnic is part of a broader effort by the reserve’s management to enhance the quality of life for its flagship species, ensuring that the elephants remain healthy and thriving in their natural habitat.
During the picnic, the elephants will be bathed, offered sandalwood paste, and given oil massages, followed by a selection of their favourite foods. These activities aim to promote physical well‑being and mental stimulation.
Veterinary staff will conduct regular health checks throughout the period to monitor the animals’ condition and address any medical needs promptly. The initiative reflects the reserve’s ongoing commitment to wildlife welfare and conservation.
The picnic is part of a broader effort by the reserve’s management to enhance the quality of life for its flagship species, ensuring that the elephants remain healthy and thriving in their natural habitat.