PM rides elephant in Kaziranga National Park

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a two-hour exploration of Kaziranga National Park during his visit to Assam
• He rides on an elephant named Pradyumna and travels with a gypsy
• During his visit, the Prime Minister interacted with mahout Raju Gwala and forest department gypsy driver Ibsa Singh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delved into the wilderness of Kaziranga National Park during his two-day visit to Assam, spending approximately two hours on-site. Commencing his exploration at 5:45 am, Modi embarked on an elephant safari, riding atop an elephant named Pradyuman for about 20 minutes, accompanied by Mahout Raju Gwala. During the safari, Modi observed and learned about the diverse wildlife inhabiting the park.

Transitioning to a gypsy ride from Mihimukh to Daphlang Tower, the Prime Minister was joined by Shonali Ghosh, Director of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve Vananchal Field. Despite witnessing the majestic movement of rhinos, elephants, deer herds, and buffaloes, constituting the renowned 'Big Five' of Kaziranga, Modi did not encounter a tiger during his excursion. Additionally, Modi participated in feeding the domestic elephants of the Forest Department at Mihimukh before concluding his visit to Kaziranga National Park.