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Travels to my Elephant

A unique and heartfelt initiative that combines the spirit of adventure with a deep commitment to conservation and philanthropy. 

About the event

Inspired by Mark Shand’s award-winning book Travels on my Elephant, this campaign aims to honour his legacy by combining a commitment to conservation with his unique sense of adventure and wonder. 

The project blends storytelling, cultural immersion, and purpose-driven fundraising in an unforgettable journey. Each journey is imbued with Mark’s spirit of adventure and life-long love of India.  

Launched by Elephant Family Patron Goldie Hawn in summer 2015, Travels to my Elephant adventures have so far travelled the breadth of Madhya Pradesh to meet Mark’s rescued elephant Tara in 2015, and migrated from Jodhpur to Jaipur aboard Gujarati Chagdas, Royal Enfield motorbikes and vintage jeeps in 2017. 

Travels to My Elephant

Watch the highlights film:

Travels to my Elephant 2015

Travels to my Elephant gallery

Participants of Travels to my Elephant
Travels to my Elephant
The adventure of a lifetime in tuk tuks underway
Participants of Travels to my Elephant celebrating at the finish line
Part of the journey was covered on motorcycles
Convoy of tuk tuks ready for enthusiastic travellers
Each tuk tuk was hand-painted by our wonderful artists
Colourful tuk tuks for the journey

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