Lemru Elephant Reserve

Lemru Elephant Reserve is an elephant conservation landscape in Chhattisgarh, managed under Project Elephant. It brings together elephant habitat, forest corridors and adjoining land uses so that conservation can be planned at a landscape scale.

Location

The reserve lies in the Hasdeo–Arand forest landscape of north-central Chhattisgarh.

Brief History

Lemru Elephant Reserve was notified/recognised on approved under Project Elephant; notification to be confirmed with the state under the Project Elephant framework. Its management focus is the protection of elephant habitat, movement routes and coexistence with neighbouring communities.

Description

• State: Chhattisgarh
• Total Area: approximately 1,995 sq km (project proposal)
• Conservation Programme: Project Elephant

Protected Areas & Forest Divisions

The reserve includes or is associated with forest divisions of the Lemru and Hasdeo–Arand landscape.

Landscape & Forest Types

Key habitats include tropical moist and dry deciduous forest, Sal forest, mixed woodland, bamboo and riparian habitat. These habitats provide forage, cover, water and seasonal movement routes for elephants and other wildlife.

Flora

Vegetation varies with altitude, rainfall and soils, and includes native trees, grasses, bamboo and riparian plant communities typical of the landscape.

Fauna

• Asian Elephant
• Leopard
• Gaur and deer species where suitable habitat occurs
• Wild boar, small carnivores and diverse birdlife

Elephant Conservation

The reserve supports landscape-level elephant conservation by protecting habitat mosaics and reducing fragmentation. It is ecologically connected with other elephant-use forests of northern Chhattisgarh and adjoining states, making corridor protection and conflict mitigation central management priorities.

Weather

Weather varies by season and elevation. Visitors should check local forest department advisories, road conditions and access rules before planning a visit.

Best Time to Visit

The cooler, drier months are generally more comfortable for nature travel, subject to protected-area opening periods and permits.

How to Reach

Bilaspur and Raipur are the principal gateways; local access is by road through Korba and surrounding towns.

Where to Stay

Use authorised accommodation in nearby towns or forest department facilities where available and book any forest stay or safari only through official channels.

Nearby Attractions

Hasdeo–Arand forests and the northern Chhattisgarh forest landscape.

Did You Know?

Elephant Reserves are landscape-scale conservation units: they can include protected areas, reserve forests, corridors and other habitats used by elephants.

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[Map showing Lemru Elephant Reserve in India]

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Last Updated: August 2026