Sharanya Turadi Instagram – Elephants of Theppakadu 🐘 3 things you can never get enough of watching, Elephants, A new born baby and the ocean How true? Paathukite irukalam ❤️🥹 Established in 1923, Theppakadu Elephant Camp stands as the oldest elephant camp in Asia. Presently, it houses 24 elephants and serves as a training and rehabilitation center for these majestic creatures. It is situated within the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary and was initially founded to manage and train elephants used for forestry tasks like logging and timber transportation. This camp got super famous after the academy award winning Shortfilm Elephant whisperers and continue to attract more tourists around the world. This elephant camp functions as a popular tourist destination and a center for rehabilitating captive elephants. Tourists can witness elephants being fed and bathed, and can also take elephant rides and safaris. In addition, the camp provides training programs for mahouts and educates visitors about the significance of elephant conservation. 📍Theppakadu, Tamilnadu #photodump #elephantwhisperers #tamilnadu #tamilnadutourism #theppakadu