Found in the densely populated tropical forests of the southern, northern, eastern as well as sub-Himalayan India, the Indian Elephant is regarded in most parts of the country as not just an animal but also as an extension of the Indian culture. An immensely important part of Hinduism, India’s dominant religion, the Indian Elephant is worshipped in many parts of the country, as an incarnation of Ganesha, The Elephant God. Historically too, Elephants have played a very important role in the country, often being regarded as an important indicator of an individual’s social and economic status. Today, however these majestic creatures face a serious threat to their existence, being easy target for poachers who, influenced by the greed of ivory in the form of the tusks of elephants indulge in inhuman mutilation of these innocent beings. The government of India has to a large extent curbed the threat of extinction that these creatures faced by establishing a number of legal acts by which the life of these creatures have been made secure. These also include the establishment of a number of conservation centers and sanctuaries in places like Periyar National Park in Kerala in South India and Corbett National Park in Uttaranchal in North India. The project elephant, one of the country’s most important projects in terms of wildlife conservation is also a laudable achievement of the Government of India. Some of the best places where one can view elephants in the comfort of their natural habitat are: