Kaveri Elephant Park

The Kaveri Elephant Park Anathavalam (also known as Puthenkulam Elephant Park) is located at Puthenkulam, South Paravur in the Kollam district of Kerala. Spread over a vast area, this park provides top-notch amenities for the care and training of elephants. The Kaveri Elephant Park Anathavalam, Kerala’s first elephant park, is the perfect destination for a family day trip as your children are sure to have a blast here.

There’s a fun play area for kids, and the park is home to several elephants, including one at the entrance that visitors can climb onto for a short elephant ride. The park boasts a diverse collection of exotic plants and a small zoo. You can interact with the many elephants by feeding them, taking pictures with them, and even riding on them (although this activity was temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic).

The Kaveri Elephant Park Anathavalam is well-kept and staffed by friendly personnel. The restrooms are clean, and there’s a handy café for snacks and drinks. The entry fee for Kaveri Elephant Park is INR 100 for adults and INR 50 for kids. One has to pay INR 300 for opting for the short elephant ride. The Kaveri Elephant Park is located in Puthenkulam, just 10 km from Varkala and 20 kilometers away from Kollam. The nearest railway station is Varkala and the closest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport which is located 49 kilometers away from Kaveri Elephant Park.

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