#Theppakadu elephant camp in Mudumalai

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Watch | ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ Bomman, Bellie move on; neither pain of separation nor pleasure of Academy Award stops them

Elephant whisperers Bomman, Bellie from Tamil Nadu | Video Credit: N. Bashkaran, M. Sathyamoorthy March 13, 2023 05:51 pm | Updated March 16, 2023 11:45 pm IST – UDHAGAMANDALAM/DHARMAPURI After the Oscar for Best Documentary Short was announced for ‘ The Elephant Whisperers’ in a glitzy ceremony, far away in Los Angeles, U.S., the director Kartiki Gonsalves thanked on that podium, Bomman and…

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The Elephant Whisperers – Documentary To Oscars – 2023

“The Elephant Whisperers,” India’s heart-wrenching film about the inseparable bond between an abandoned elephant and its two caretakers, won an Oscar – in 2023. Kartiki Gonsalves’ film won top honors in the Documentary Short category at the 95th Academy Awards.

The documentary, streaming on Netflix, focuses on the relationship between humans and animals. This drives home a huge message about the need for elephant conservation and protection.

The Elephant Whisperers

Surrounded by the Nilgiris and beyond the Mayar River, in the heart of Mudumalai Tiger Reserve Theppakadu Elephant Camp, live Bomman, Bellie, and their baby Raghu (elephant). Kartiki Gonsalves follows this family of three through the changing seasons of the jungle in his short documentary.

Gonsalves’ documentary, shortlisted for the 95th Oscars in the Documentary Short category, takes viewers on a mesmerizing visual safari of trees changing color, rivers overflowing, and forests burning in the summer heat.

Bomman and Bellie, who belong to the Kattunayakan tribe, revolve around this forest. This is where their forefathers have protected and toiled, which they hope to pass on to their grandchildren. “We live off the forest, but we also protect it,” says Bellie. A tiger killed her husband. This creates a gap between her and the forest, and she begins to fear the place where she grew up. Raghu’s early career followed a similar path. He was separated from his herd after his mother was electrocuted to death. Bellie, who has never taken care of elephants before, and Raghu, who recently lost her baby and is not used to being around humans, join forces to find relief in the same forest. For Bomman, taking care of Raghu is the first baby step he takes to carry on the legacy of his grandfather and father. Bomman, who was attacked by an adult elephant and injured, has been assigned to care for the young elephants by the forest department.

The documentary is narrated only by Bomman and Bellie. In telling the story of their life with Raghu, human damage to nature is part of their conversation with the audience.

It is this seamlessness that Gonsalves extends to the footage of the documentary, creating an immersive experience. Although the camera continues to document the family’s daily routine, it does not disrupt its private space.

Bomman and Bellie are not taken out of the forest to tell their story. The viewer eagerly follows Pomman, talks about eating ragu, or sits on the sidelines as Belle recalls her first meeting with Rahu. 

In that way, Gonçalves’ works represent a safari where the viewer quietly observes the connection between nature and man as Bomman, Belle, and Raghu invite you to a place that is becoming rarer by the day.

From Documentary To Oscars

Gonsalves dedicated the award to his “motherland India” and her family. “I stand here to speak of our connection with the natural world, for the respect of indigenous communities, and empathy towards other living beings we share a space with, and finally, for coexistence,” she said. “Thank you to the Academy for recognizing our film, highlighting indigenous people. And for Netflix, for believing in the power of our film.” 

“The film has connected people across the world. It comes to the question of how powerful filmmaking and storytelling is and how a small story with a global message has reached people across the globe in spite of being a local story from the heart of India,” Kartiki Gonsalves, who is the director, cinematographer and executive producer of “The Elephant Whisperers,” had told Moneycontrol in an interview in February. visit us on : https://www.allcanpost.com/the-elephant-whisperers-documentary-to-oscars-2023/

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Oscar Award-winning short film "The Elephant Whisperers" ruling over people's hearts.

Have you heard of the amazing movie called The Elephant Whisperers? It's about a couple named Bomman and Belli who take care of baby elephants in a special place called Theppakadu Elephant camp. This camp is in a really cool place called the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in South India. The movie won a big award called an Oscar because it's such a beautiful story. Stay tuned at jay ho.com

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WHERE IS THE OSCAR WINNING 'ELEPHANT WHISPERS' DOCUMENTARY SHOT?

The baby animal in the Oscar winning documentary Elephant Whisperers is attracting a huge number of tourists from across the globe. Mudumalai Theppakadu Elephant Camp was thrilled to witness so many visitors. The camp is a famous attraction where visitors can feed, interact with, and learn about the behaviour of elephants.

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Investigating Mudumalai Public Park: An Untamed life Protection Sanctuary from Cochin

Introduction: Settled in the midst of the beautiful scenes of the Nilgiri Slopes, Mudumalai Public Park remains as a demonstration of India's rich biodiversity and untamed life preservation endeavors. For nature devotees and untamed life darlings in Cochin, this safe-haven offers an exhilarating getaway into the core of the wild. We should set out on a virtual excursion to Mudumalai, investigating the best timing, distance, and the enamoring touring encounters that anticipate.

Timing: To take advantage of your untamed life experience, arranging your visit to Mudumalai Public Park with impeccable timing is critical. The recreation area is open consistently, yet the best opportunity to observe its dynamic greenery is throughout the cold weather months, from October to February. During this period, the weather conditions is lovely, and the possibilities spotting different natural life, including elephants, tigers, and different bird species, are fundamentally higher. You can visit on this time by booking ooty cab services .

Distance from Cochin: Mudumalai Public Park is roughly 300 kilometers from Cochin, making it an optimal end of the week escape for those looking for a break from the clamoring city life. The excursion requires around 7-8 hours by street, offering a picturesque drive through the Western Ghats. Explorers can decide to drive or settle on different transportation choices, including transports and confidential taxis.

Touring Features:

Untamed life Safari:

Participate in an elating natural life safari through the center zones of Mudumalai. The recreation area is known for its rich biodiversity, and a safari gives a potential chance to recognize elephants, panthers, gaur, and a variety of bird species. Theppakadu Elephant Camp:

Visit the close by Theppakadu Elephant Camp, where you can observer prepared elephants displaying their abilities. A novel encounter offers experiences into the knowledge and capacities of these sublime animals. Moyar Stream:

Pause for a minute to partake in the peaceful excellence of Moyar Waterway. The stream courses through the recreation area, making a beautiful setting. Numerous untamed life species can be spotted close to the riverbanks, giving great open doors to nature photography. Ooty and Nilgiri Biosphere Save:

Mudumalai is in nearness to Ooty and frames part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Save. Stretch out your excursion to investigate Ooty's beautiful scenes, provincial design, and the Nilgiri Mountain Rail line. Conclusion: Mudumalai Public Park, with its different untamed life and stunning scenes, fills in as a sanctuary for untamed life preservation. From Cochin, an excursion guarantees a break from the everyday practice as well as an opportunity to interface with nature in its most flawless structure. Plan your visit with cab services in ooty during the ideal months, and let Mudumalai weave its captivating story of wild and protection.

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Baby elephant turns tourist attraction after India's Oscar win

The baby elephant made popular by the Oscar winning Indian documentary has become a tourist attraction. The jumbo from the film “Elephant Whisperers,” which won an Oscar on Monday for “Best Documentary Short Film,” is attracting crowds of tourists to the Mudumalai Theppakadu elephant camp. The film’s plot revolves around a family, which adopts two orphan baby elephants in Tamil Nadu’s Mudumalai…

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The Man and The Giant Theppakadu Elephant Camp Shot in Panasonic Lumix S5 Sigma 150-600mm DG DN OS Sport L Mount . #SeizeYourLens #baalamanikandan #baalaclicks . . #animalsofinstagram #panasoniclumixs5 #lumixs5 #lumixindia #shotonlumix #mirrorlesscamera #fullframeuncompramised #pixelindiauncompromised #animalcrossing #nature_worldwide @panasonic_india #natgeoyourshot #yourshotphotographer #indiananimals #elephant #sanctuaryasia #animalsonearth #wildtamilnaduofficial #strabopixelclub #animalfreaks #natureinspired #asianelephant #wildlife #conservation @naturein_focus #clicksstudios @lumixtamilnadu @lumixindia @lumixsouth @prabhu_panasonic @pradyutm @thulasi6415 @sigmaphotoindia @shetalacameras @dinacolorlab @chennaicameras @panasonic_4k_pro_centre @panasonic_india @best_birds_of_ig @birds_of_instagram @wildbirdtrust @wildtamilnadu_official @clicks_studios_bmd (at Mudumalai Tiger Reserve) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoXaCOYy18F/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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90 Movies in 90 Days: The Elephant Whisperers (2022)

I’m kicking off 2023 by trying to watch and review one movie every day for the first 90 days, all of which will be 90 minutes or less. Title: The Elephant Whisperers Release Date: 8 December 2022 Director:Kartiki Gonsalves Production Company: Sikhya Entertainment Summary/Review: Filmed over several years at Theppakadu Elephant Camp in the Mudumalai National Park in southern India, this short…

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A jumbo-sized heart-warming tale of human-animal bond- Cinema express

A jumbo-sized heart-warming tale of human-animal bond- Cinema express

They say a bond once created between a man and an animal will last forever. This holds true in every sense in the latest Netflix Tamil documentary, The Elephant Whisperers, which tells the tale of an elderly couple — Raghu and Bellie — who become caretakers of two abandoned baby elephants. Set in Theppakadu Elephant Camp of Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Tamil Nadu, one of the oldest elephant camps in…

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Masinagudi - Nilgiri - Tamil Nadu

Masinagudi is a small friendly hill town located in the Nilgiri District in Tamil Nadu state. It is situated one hour away from the famous hill station, Ooty. This is a perfect place for nature lovers and wildlife photographers. The town boasts of the famous Mudumalai National Park, Moyar River, Pykara Falls, Theppakadu Elephant Camp, Maravakandy Dam and more. Mudumalai National Park houses endangered animals like leopards, elephants, Bengal Tiger, wild boar and birds as well. Adventure options include Jungle Safari with designated guides, camping and trekking in the jungles of Masinagudi. The clean air and offbeat location of this place are perfect for a weekend getaway. The best time to visit this paradise is in the months of September to February. It is advised to take proper gears before going for camping or trekking and follow the forest rules.

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Resort Near Mudumalai

Bamboo Banks is a 40 acre beautiful farm stay in Mudumalai, located beside the wooded Avaraihallai River in the Mudumalai wildlife resorts. Started by Mr. Zerene and Ms. Siasp Kothavala in1974, this luxurious Home stay in Mudumalai in the famed Nilgir is of South India, guests can enjoy a wonderful and serene vacation along with a warm and affectionate hospitality from the hosts.

 Bamboo Banks is a premier holiday resort near Mudumalai sanctuary. Here one can enjoy the vistas, flora, fauna and climate of the gorgeous foothills of the Nilgiris (Blue Hills) of South India.

In the last 30 years our Mudumalai Resorts have had many satisfied guests from around who have experienced our hospitality, enjoyed our cuisine and explore the nature. Many of them have been returning as guests again and again.

 The sprawling farm guest house near Nilgiris has only four independent cottages to ensure that each guest is taken care personally without disturbing their blissful privacy. The cottages are well appointed with fully furnished bedrooms, attached bathrooms with western style lavatories and running hot and cold water. The Cottages are a little distance away from the main house and from each other so maximum privacy is assured. Each Cottage is different in its design and furnishing so that a rural and "Back to  Nature" ambience is created with all modern facilities and conveniences. Truly we provide you with "Luxury in the Jungle" at our homestay near Mudumalai sanctuary.

 The hosts of Bamboo Banks wildlife resorts Mudumalai have a wealth of information about hill station tourism in Mudumalai, the jungle, its tea and coffee plantations and almost any subject of your interest. Our kitchen offers plenty of delicious food with Parsi cuisine as a specialty along with a wide variety of Western and Indian dishes served at every meal including pure vegetarian.

 Stay at our fabulously furnished homestay near Mudumalai and enjoy jungle safaris in Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary and national park, enjoy elephant rides in Bandipur National Park, visit Theppakadu elephant breeding and rearing camp, bird watching, visit Ooty, Coonoor and Kotagiri, horse riding, play golf and enjoy books at our library.

 The Kothavalas make certain that Bamboo Banks guest house near Mudumalai remains as an unique homestay in Mudumalai and let you enjoy all the home comforts and personal hospitality as exclusive guests. Find all details about our resort near Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary from https://www.bamboobanks.com

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The Theppakadu Elephant Camp was officially established in 1972 although a similar predecessor existed nearby since 1910. Theppam means pond, and kadu means forest.

At 6 pm, two elephants do puja, ringing a bell with their trunks at the small Ganesh temple, which was built in the 1970s. After offering puja the elephants circle the temple and kneel down before the deity of Ganesh. They are then fed and you can take part in feeding them sugar cane. After the feeding, an English-language film is shown about the park.

There is an Elephant Show on Saturdays and Sundays at 6 pm. The show consists of elephant races through an obstacle course, elephant dancing and elephant soccer.

More elephants have been born at Theppakadu, the elephant camp near Mudumalai´s reception centre, than elsewhere in India.

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From my sketch Pad: Theppakadu Elephant Camp Mudumalai National Park and wildlife Sanctuary with blue mist laden mountains is the abode of wonderful variety of wildlife. The protected area is home to several endangered and vulnerable species including Indian elephant, Bengal tiger, gaur and Indian leopard. There are at least 266 species of birds in the sanctuary. The Mayar River cutting across the Sanctuary is home to around 24 elephants housed in the Theppakadu Elephant Camp” established in 1927. The semi-wild elephants in the camp are mostly ‘Kumkis’ – mainly utilized for mitigating ‘human-animal conflicts. They are also used in Forest Monsoon patrolling, eco-tourism and elephant conservation. Each Elephant here is fed on a royal diet of a hundred odd kgs of bananas, horse gram, ragi, rice coconut and sugarcane etc. twice a day. Watching the gathering of “The 24” is like watching a class of school kids - some bullies, some attention seekers, some assertive and some playful. Feeding here is not only popular with tourists but also an attraction for the mischievous Grey Langurs. They climb and descend the wooden supports on their bipedal hops to craftily steal the dropped portions of the rice balls from under the nose of the elephants. In a flash they are back to the safety of the treetops, to enjoy their hard-won meal and mock the indifferent jumbos. An extra on the stage is the bustling wild boar officiously supervising the proceedings. The complete locale is a part of my sketch pad.

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All 28 semi-wild elephants at MTR test Negative for COVID-19, says Official

All 28 semi-wild elephants at MTR test Negative for COVID-19, says Official

The samples taken from all 28 semi-wild elephants at the Theppakadu Camp in Mudumalai Tiger reserve have tested negative, said a top forest officer. The samples were taken and sent to the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, June 8th. The precautionary testing for captive elephants was done after nine of 11 lions tested positive at the Arignar Anna Zoological Park, near…

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Spotted Deer in wild Theppakadu Elephant Camp Shot in Panasonic Lumix S5 Sigma 150-600mm DG DN OS Sport L Mount . #CaptureTheLove #CaprtureTheLoveWithSIGMA #SeizeYourLens #baalamanikandan #baalaclicks . . #animalsofinstagram #panasoniclumixs5 #lumixs5 #lumixindia #shotonlumix #mirrorlesscamera #fullframeuncompramised #animalcrossing #nature_worldwide @panasonic_india #natgeoyourshot #yourshotphotographer #indiananimals #elephant #sanctuaryasia #animalsonearth #wildtamilnaduofficial #strabopixelclub #animalfreaks #asianelephant #wildlife #conservation @naturein_focus #clicksstudios @lumixtamilnadu @lumixindia @lumixsouth @prabhu_panasonic @pradyutm @thulasi6415 @sigmaphotoindia @shetalacameras @dinacolorlab @chennaicameras @panasonic_4k_pro_centre @panasonic_india @best_birds_of_ig @birds_of_instagram @wildbirdtrust @wildtamilnadu_official @clicks_studios_bmd (at Mudumalai Tiger Reserve) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoHM4oJyBt2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Elephants undergo COVID-19 test after nine lions test positive in a zoo in Tamil Nadu

Elephants undergo COVID-19 test after nine lions test positive in a zoo in Tamil Nadu

New Delhi: Captive elephants including semi-wild ones at the Theppakadu Elephant Camp in Mudumalai Tiger reserve have undergone precautionary tests for COVID-19 on Tuesday (June 8, 2021), as per instructions from the Tamil Nadu Forest Minister.  Testing of the captive, semi-wild elephants comes few days after nine of 11 lions at the Arignar Anna Zoological Park (AAZP) near Chennai tested positive…