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Kerala is bestowed with nature’s bounty -- the land
of mountains, sprawling grasslands, dense forests amidst the
fine-tuned chirping of birds, whistling of crickets and other
sounds. The jungle world of Kerala is a harmonious setting
to blend with the beauty of the wild and be tethered in an
ethereal bond.
Kerala plays host to an enviable wildlife with many rare animals
like tahr, tigers, leopards, lion-tailed macaque, deer, monkeys,
civet cats and squirrels including the Malabar giant squirrel.
Moreover, the elephants, tigers, wild dogs, sambars, gaurs,
leopards, and other aquatic birds entreat the tourists to
‘God’s Own Country’. One can see varieties
of birds like woodpeckers, Malabar hornbills, kingfishers,
cormorants, darters, plovers, and brahminy kites along the
backwaters of Kerala. As you glide along a Kerala Backwater,
you will surely witness crabs, mudskippers, turtles and deeper
in the water you can see fish and even crocodiles. Fluttering
all over will be the multi-hued butterflies and moths, adding
to the charm. The numerous national parks and sanctuaries
of Kerala proffer an opportunity for tourists to capture these
wild animals in their natural surroundings.
A preview to these Kerala Wildlife
Sanctuaries are as follows:
Periyar
National Park Tour
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary was declared a Project Tiger reserve
in 1978. It is one of the most precious wildlife resources
in India.
Chinnar
Wildlife Sanctuary Tour
The Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is habitat to the endangered
giant grizzled squirrel of India, tigers, elephant, bonnet macaques,
gaur, Kraits, spotted deer, spectacled cobras, sambar, turtles,
vipers, little cormorants, darters and black eagles.
Eravikulam
National Park Tour
Eravikulam National Park is about 30 kms from Munnar. It encompasses
97 sq. kms of trekking path attired with grasslands, high
level sholas. This sanctuary lures the travelers with its
irresistible grace and beauty.
Silent
Valley National Park Tour
Silent Valley in Kerala is deemed as India's last pristine virgin
tract of tropical evergreen rain forests. It is also a rich
preserver oiodiversity.
Wayand
Wildlife Sanctuary Tour
Wayand Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of approximately 500
sq. kms. Also identified as Muthanga, it is about 18 kms from
the district headquarters at Sultan Bathery (Sultan’s
Battery).
Idduki
Wildlife Sanctuary Tour
Situated at an altitude of 450-748 mt above sea level, Idduki
Wildlife Sanctuary occupies the forestland between Cheruthoni
and Periyar Rivers. Spreading over 77 sq. km, the Idduki Wildlife
Sanctuary extends over the Thodupuzha and Udumpanchola taluks
of Idukki district.
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