prosperity. Elephants are a common sight on our roads and temples and as a source of power still find use in forestry operations. Forests of South India are well known for their elephant populations Nagarhole and Periyar are two noted parks where elephants roam freely with other animals like tiger , leopard , gaur, monkeys and deer . The lake at Periyar enables one to explore its forests on motor boats which allows close and safe observations of elephant and other animals. |