The revised prices for elephant safaris in all Assamese national parks and sanctuaries where the activity is offered will go into effect from November 1, 2025, according to the Assam administration. The state Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department announced the increase in elephant safari costs in a notification on October 30, 2025. The decision was made in partial revocation of a notification that was sent out on October 31, 2015, ten years prior. According to the updated prices, Indian travelers will now pay Rs 1,200 per seat per trip, up from Rs 750 previously, and foreign travelers will pay Rs 2,000, up from Rs 1,250. According to the notification, all national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in the state that offer elephant safari services will be subject to the updated prices.
The raise, according to officials, was implemented in response to long-standing requests from elephant owners who wanted pricing modifications to cover growing operating and maintenance expenses. The government’s memo also instructed the Chief Wildlife Warden, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, and other high-ranking authorities to take the required steps to put the updated charge schedule into effect. In response to pleas from safari operators and elephant owners, the new raise, which follows the last one a decade ago, intends to account for inflation and assist the maintenance of privately owned elephants used for conservation and tourism.