There's no better way to see the forest wildlife than by taking an elephant safari. Turn up at Chilla Gate and meet Raja and Arundhati, who will take you on a gentle, rambling ride into the depths of the forest. Be sure to turn up early or book in advance as there are only these two gentle giants to cater to visitors and they trek out only twice a day. Even then, a notice clearly warns that if the elephants are needed for official forest patrols, then their safaris will be cancelled even if you've pre-booked. The elephant safaris last for 2 hours and depart from the checkpost at 9 am and 3 pm during winter months, and 5.30 am and 5 pm in summer. Safari: Indians Rs 100, foreigners Rs 200 If your elephant is otherwise engaged or if you prefer to roam a little further afield, jeep safaris are the best option. Each jeep in fact, every vehicle entering the Park, whether privately owned or not has to be accompanied by a guide, who will charge around Rs 100 for a 2-hr trip. There's an additional Rs 600 for jeep hire. Vehicle entry fee Rs 100 per car, Rs 500 per bus, plus Rs 40 per Indian or Rs 350 per foreigner.