India, Dec. 19 -- Elephant safari resumed in Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR) on Thursday after a seven-year hiatus, officials said.

The safari will operate in two shifts-morning and evening-on a 'first come, first served' basis. Initially, three elephants have been deployed, with two in the Dhikala zone and one in the Bijrani zone, CTR director Saket Badola said.

"Elephant safari has begun with three elephants. Depending on the response from tourists and other operational considerations, the number of elephants may be increased in the future," Badola said, adding that bookings would be available at the respective zone booking windows.

Elephant safari had been a major attraction for tourists visiting Corbett for decades but was halted in Au...