Elephant Polo In Nepal

Elephant polo is a variant of polo played whilst riding elephants. It is played in Nepal, Sri Lanka, Rajasthan (India), and Thailand. Equipment consists of a standard polo ball and six to nine foot cane (similar to bamboo) sticks with a polo mallet head on the end. The pitch is three-quarters of the length of a standard polo pitch, due to the slower speed of the elephants. Two people ride each elephant; the elephants are steered by mahouts, while the player tells the mahout which way to go and hits the ball.

Although elephant polo was first played in India at the beginning of the twentieth century, the modern game originated in Meghauly, Nepal, reportedly after a drinking bout[citation needed]. Tiger Tops in Nepal remains the headquarters of elephant polo and the site of the World Elephant Polo Championships. As of December 2008, the world elephant polo champions were England.

Elephant Polo in Nepal and Thailand is played under the auspices of the World Elephant Polo Association. WEPA enforces strict rules regarding elephant welfare and game play. As of December 2007, Chopard, Hong Kong is the reigning champion of the World Elephant Polo Association. Other tournaments, such as those played in India and Sri Lanka, are managed independently of each other and the World Elephant Polo Association

The Terai region of Nepal gets wonderfully pleasant during the month of December. The endless lush green plains just at the foothills of the Himalayas makes the Chitwan National Park in Nepal one of the most beautiful places to visit. This densely forested paradise is home to the most amazing wildlife comprising elephants, tigers, rhino and langur and the rivers teem with crocodiles. This is the time when the country's major event of elephant polo is organized, with thousands of tourists pouring in from all parts of the globe. Nepal Elephant Polo is famous all over the world and is organized with great spunk and show.

The Elephant Polo of Nepal begins in early December in the Chitwan National Park in Nepal. The event is organized by the World Elephant Polo Association. The Association holds the WEPA tournament annually at the airfield on the grounds of Meghauli that lies on the park's northern boundary.

During the Elephant Polo Tournament in Nepal, there are four elephants each side prompted by four mahouts. Behind them, the players are perched with a mallet in hand. The ball that is used is the standard polo ball. According to the rule, the players are supposed to hit the other side's goal line. There are two 10-minute chukkers. These are separated by a 15-minute break. After the break, the teams change sides.

Nepal Elephant Polo is one of the best tourist attractions in Nepal and a must see event for every tourist visiting the country in December.

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