Elephants Play Football; Nepal’s Mammoth Festival Draws Global Attention

Elephants Play Football; Nepal’s Mammoth Festival Draws Global Attention

Published : Dec 27, 2025, 06:05 PM IST

Nepal’s one-of-a-kind Elephant and Tourism Festival returned in full grandeur as elephants flocked the tourist town of Sauraha, drawing large numbers of tourists and locals alike. Elephants marched through the streets from Chitwan National Park to the festival venue to participate in a unique penalty shootout competition.