About 40 kilometres separate Anakulam, also known as Elephant's Pond in Malayalam, from the well-known hill resort of Munnar. The locals claim that wild elephants and their calves frequently travel to the Anakulam river in the evening to drink water from the forests in the Malayattoor forest division. And the water bubbles in this river, which have a distinct saline flavour, are what draw these jumbos there in the first place.

The main draw for the wild elephants is the mineral content of the water. We examined river water samples and discovered levels of salt. We think that the riverbed's rocks allow the mineral-rich water to seep through. But, there is another element that contributes to the rarity of these elephants' presence. Elephants typically bathe in any type of water. However, the Anakulam River is exclusively used by the wild elephants to sip water and is not used for bathing. 

The elephants arrive at this location and remain here for at least six to seven hours, or perhaps until the next day, before leaving for the jungle. Another herd makes its way to the bank to drink the water while one herd departs.

Watering holes have traditionally served as meeting places for a variety of animal species, and Anakulam, a small town in Kerala, is no exception. Elephants of various sizes can be seen in the stream, but that does not make it unique.

 According to legend, the elephants acquire a special "high" from the stream's water, and the sight is breathtaking! This is the ideal location for nature enthusiasts to unwind and enjoy the best of nature, as well as a once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness elephants up close. Tuskers rarely cross the border, ruining farms and commercial property.

 Elephants have visited the river since 1912, according to the data that is currently available. Despite the town's proximity to this river, locals claim that there have been no ill effects. When they come here, the elephants do not enter human land, and we do not disturb the elephants. Some visitors indicate while booking accommodations that they want to witness the elephants sipping water.

On the one hand, it can be difficult for the locals because Anakulam is quickly becoming one of the most well-liked tourist locations. "At this time, the local population is not in danger from these elephants. Nonetheless, occasionally tourists try to provoke them. 

On night rides, they make an effort to flash the headlights to obtain a better look at these elephants. Some worry that these acts would incite the tuskers to violence. These animals won't attack us if we don't bother them; otherwise, we'll suffer the worst possible outcomes.

The Mankulam Forest Division had installed a 1.2 kilometre crash guard rope fencing on the riverside from Anakulam to Valiyaparakkuty to stop elephants from entering homes and farmlands. IIT Palakkad built the barrier as a prototype project and is currently testing it.