Maharajah Jungle Trek

This self-guided walking tour will take you through the ancient ruins of India, where you will see tapirs, gibbons, and other exotic creatures.

Location:	Animal Kingdom Asia
Type of Attraction:	Walking nature tour
Height Restrictions:	None
Typical Wait Time:	None
Is It Scary?	Nothing scary here!

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Magical Moments

Hidden Mickeys & Other Secrets

Did You Know…?

Touring Tips

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As you make your way down the jungle path, you’ll soon come across the Bat Community, a self-contained exhibit that is home to the Rodrigues Fruit Bat and the Malayan Flying Fox.

Crumbling walls adorned with beautifully detailed murals usher in the next area of the trek, the Tiger Forest. Here, you’ll walk through the habitat of six female tigers, who can usually be found napping on a hill or frolicking by the water. A bridge near the end of Tiger Forest provides an excellent viewing area.

Besides the rare and beautiful animals, you’ll find a number of quiet paths, exotic fountains and tucked away sitting areas providing a peaceful place to relax.

Magical Moments

This is a wonderful place to find a peaceful spot and relax. Parts of the Maharajah Jungle Trek are very secluded and tranquil; it’s a great way to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the park.
In particular, look for the jade fountain in the center of its own little courtyard. You’ll also find several beautifully detailed murals amongst the ancient ruins.
The Bat Community is the exotic home to (naturally) a variety of large winged bats. You’ll likely get an up close look at the bats as they hang from the vines and trees inside their habitat.

Hidden Mickeys & Other Secrets

Your journey starts in the land of Anandupar. There are lots of Hidden Mickeys in the many murals here. For example, look at the stream underneath the tiger to the right of the first arch. You’ll see a Mickey formed in the swirls of water.
In the left mural, the king’s golden earring forms a Hidden Mickey. Additionally, three leaves underneath his extended arm form another Hidden Mickey.
Inside the second arch, the right mural contains a Hidden Mickey in the clouds towards the left.

Did You Know...?

Just before entering the aviary you can find a Bird Identification Sheet to help you identify your feathered friends.
The architecture, animal carvings and ruins are representative of the cultures of Nepal, India, Thailand and Indonesia.

Touring Tips

This is a walking tour that takes about a half an hour to complete. Crowds are rarely a problem so you can visit any time of day.
You will also see gibbons, a Komodo dragon, tapirs, elds deer and the blackbuck (one of the fastest antelopes in the world).
The Maharajah Jungle Trek is filled with quiet, out of the way retreats. It’s a great place to go if you want to escape the crowds and enjoy some peaceful moments.