Bagan-A new elephant camp will be opened near the Palin village in Nyaung Oo Township, Mandalay Region on March 28 according to assistant general manager of Myanmar Timber Enterprise Than Soe Oo.
The new elephant camp is 5 mile distant from Nyaung Oo near Ayeyarwaddy River. As the timber production has nearly stopped, an elephant camp has been introduced to give awareness on environmental conservation, to cherish wild life, to provide elephants and staff when they are temporarily resting from their duties and to create job opportunities for the locals in the region.
“We are planning to open on March 28. There will be 4 elephants there. We also showcase elephant’s taming show, and there will be a restaurant. We are doing our best to open in time,” said Than Soe Oo.
The camp is situated on 4.18 acres wide. From there, local and foreign visitors can enjoy sunrise and sunset views of Ayeyarwaddy River. The entrance fee is Ks.1000 for a person and Ks.5000 each for elephant ride. For foreigners, it will cost Ks.20, 000 per person.
Myanmar Timber Enterprise is opening three elephant camps in Kathar and Mawleik in Sagaing Region and currently Palin Kantharyar camp.
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