Elephant and Bear Rescue Tour Agra: Wildlife Rehabilitation

Rescued elephants at a rehabilitation center, then sloth bears in a forest lake setting

A six-hour tour from Agra visits two wildlife rescue centers run by the NGO Save Our Souls: first the elephant conservation center in Churmura village, where you watch the animals bathe and feed, then the bear rescue center at Keetham Lake, a forest area where you can photograph Indian and migratory birds. A private vehicle and English-speaking guide are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Elephant and Bear Conservation Tour

• Pick up from Agra hotel
• Drive 30 km to Elephant Conservation Center
• Interact with elephants and watch documentary
• Drive to Bear Rescue Centre at Keetham Lake
• Observe sloth bears and bird photography
• Return to Agra hotel

The experience

Your hotel pickup happens after breakfast, and the drive to Churmura village runs about 30 km along the Agra-Mathura highway. The elephant center is where rescued animals live after being removed from owners who used them for labor and transport. You spend two to three hours there watching the elephants during their daily routines (bathing, feeding on fodder), and a documentary screens showing each animal's individual history and how it came to the center.

The second stop is the bear rescue center at Keetham Lake, a forest setting where sloth bears that were once used by tribal handlers now live in rehabilitation. The lake itself draws Indian and migratory birds, so the setting offers chances to photograph wildlife beyond the bears. After your time at the center, the drive back to Agra completes the day.

What’s included

• Private vehicle transport from your hotel.
• local English-speaking guide.
• bottled water.
• national park fees.
• hotel pickup and return.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (5 to 85 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by S.A.M Tours & Travels

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to combine wildlife viewing with another afternoon activity: the six-hour timeframe fits a second outing without requiring a full extra day.

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Top questions

What do the elephants actually do during the visit to Churmura?

The elephants bathe and feed on fodder as part of their daily routine, and you watch these activities directly. A documentary also screens showing the life story of each individual animal in the center.

Is Keetham Lake only about the bears, or is there other wildlife to see?

Keetham Lake is a forest area that attracts Indian and migratory birds, so you have the option to photograph rare bird species alongside the bear rescue center visit.

What happens if I'm not comfortable with physical activity?

The tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.