Kodanad Elephant Training Center

Kodanad lies on the southern bank of Periyar cradled. Along with the beauty of the high ranges.  Kodanad is 45 km to the north east of the city of Cochin and 12 km to the east of Perumbavoor town. Kodanad was once one of the largest elephant capturing centres of India.In 1977 the elephant capturing became illegal and so came an end. Still the elephant kraal and training centre are still there and you can have a great look on it.There is also a mini zoo at Kodanad sheltering wild animals which have become unfit for survival in the forest. Right now there are six elephants in the Kodanad elephant camp and  out of which three elephants are available for riding by tourists. These three elephants have been specially trained for safari and saddles  are carefully designed to make the riding comfortable. Elders as well as kids can enjoy riding them without any discomfort. Once you are in Kodanad you can also visit Malayattoor Church. Visiting Kodanad will be a great experience to all.