A herd of elephants took a detour to wander across a residential settlement in Assam, India, on Saturday 4 December.

The incident took place in the Dolaguri tea estate region.

Video shows the elephant herd, including a calf, emerging from the trees before strolling silently and slowly through the area, while curious onlookers watch the extraordinary sight from afar.

The elephants in the region are known for straying off corridors connecting their reservations, to look for food.

They often enter residential areas, making locals familiar with such incidents.

A couple of elephants walked across a residential settlement in northeastern India's Assam on December 4. The incident took place in the Dolaguri tea Estate region.

Visuals feature the elephant herd, including a calf, emerging near the residential region. They stroll silently and slowly make their way across. Later, they cross over from one field to another, while the curious onlookers behold the experience from afar.

The elephants in the region are known for straying off their corridor to look for food. They often enter the residential areas, making the locals familiar with such incidents.