We were the pioneers of elephant safaris in the early 70s, and from what I understood, it took many years to come up with the right formula. We were also the first operation in Nepal to cease ...

“In such a scenario, Nepal cannot afford a complete ban on elephant safaris,” said Ghimire. “However, considering the pressure from the international community and animal rights ...

Tourists journey from all corners of the globe to Nepal to watch the Asiatic elephant both in ... To support their care, many private business owners host elephant safaris, organise festivals, or rent ...

A collared elephant in Nepal. Image courtesy of Ashok Ram Mongabay ... Until recently, these elephants were used in tourism safaris as tourists enjoyed riding on their back.

The safari guide who warded off the elephant was praised by wildlife experts. Frightened tourists can be seen ducking between seats during a tense standoff between a bull elephant and a safari ...

Incidents like this compound the already severe problem of human-elephant conflict in Nepal. As their habitats are fragmented and their traditional migration routes obstructed, elephants are ...

An Israeli doctor in his 30s was killed in an elephant attack on Friday in Nepal's Chitwan National Park. Shmuel Buikner's body was found lying in the forest and he was identified with the help of ...