"A large protected forest sanctuary located about a 45‑minute drive from the city that offers a compassionate, retirement home for elephants formerly used for tourist rides: animals roam freely, form social bonds and forage natural foods. Visits are kept small with two daily sessions—one concluding with a traditional lunch and the other with a picnic beside wandering elephants—and include gentle, family‑friendly activities like watching elephants feed, occasional trumpeting and a guided 2 km walk alongside the herd." - Alexandra Karplus