Elephant Conservation Center

THINGS TO DO, LAOS Updated : Oct 10, 2016, 11.53 AM IST

Priti Zararia

Priti Zararia is a traveller, explorer, travel writer and a photographer. She has lived and traveled around Europe extensively. She has delved into diverse historical and cultural experiences across Western, Central, Eastern Europe and Asia. Besides the usual ‘things to do’ her guides feature must-try food & wines, must watch musicals and hike to offbeat places around popular destinations. She has traveled to over 30 countries and dreams of traveling to each and every country across the globe. Other than writing for Happytrips, she posts exclusive travel stories on her travel blog https://ilovetripping.com/.

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The Elephant Conservation Center proves that Laos is ‘The land of a million elephants’. The conservation center in Sainyabuli is more than just an elephant sanctuary. The elephant conservation includes the overall healthcare of these mammoths along with training of mahouts and doctors dealing with them. The elephants which work in the logging industry in the surrounding region are given care here; the baby elephants get special attention to ensure a healthy growth. Just a 2-hour drive from Luang Pranag, on the banks of Nam Tien lake, the centre allows visitors to stay in the accommodation available in their scenic premises. If you are an animal lover, this is a once in a lifetime experience. Book an overnight stay at the Elephant conservation centre and get an insight into the life of these giant but gentle creatures. Learn how mahuts command them to get work done. It is fascinating to watch the elephants bathe in the lake water, their favourite activity when you can see them having fun with water. It is a unique way to contribute to the overall conservation and protection efforts of ElefantAsia!
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