Sightseeing · Chitwan
The Elephant Breeding Centre
Meet calves and mothers at the Khorsor elephant centre, a short walk from Sauraha.
- Rating
- ★ 4.3 (2600)
- Price
- $
- Address
- Khorsor, Sauraha, Chitwan, Nepal
The Elephant Breeding Centre at Khorsor, just outside Sauraha, is where Chitwan raises the elephants used in conservation and park patrols. It's a popular, easy outing to see mothers and calves up close and learn about the park's elephant programme.
Best time to go
Visit in the early morning or late afternoon, when the elephants are around the stables rather than out grazing, and the light and temperatures are gentler.
Good to know
- It's a short walk, cycle or jeep ride from Sauraha, often combined with a canoe trip across the river.
- Pair it with a Rapti River canoe trip and a jungle safari in Chitwan for a full day.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Elephant Breeding Centre in Chitwan?+
It's a government-run facility at Khorsor near Sauraha that breeds and raises elephants used in park patrols and conservation. Visitors can see mothers and playful calves, usually in the early morning or late afternoon.
How do you get to the Elephant Breeding Centre from Sauraha?+
It's a short trip from central Sauraha — about 3 km, often reached by a pleasant walk, cycle or short jeep ride, sometimes combined with a canoe trip across the Rapti River.
