Plan a Rendezvous with Loving Creatures of God on Kerala Wildlife Tour

With its unique geography, Kerala serves as home to various species of flora and fauna. Though wildlife in Kerala mainly includes tigers and elephants, yet wildlife lovers can also find rare species in these wildlife parks. Kerala wildlife tour is the best bet to explore the rich wildlife of South India.

Let us explore some of the popular Kerala wildlife sanctuaries:

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Counted among the most famous wildlife sanctuaries of Kerala, Periyar lies in the Western Ghats. Sprawling over an area of around 777 sq km, it houses various animals. The popular Periyar Lake also flows across the park. Tourists can also explore wildlife while boating on the lake. For enjoying bird watching, this is a wonderful place as it is home to 260 diverse birds. Some of the most viewed animals here are tigers, wild elephants, sloth bears and wild boars.

Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
This wildlife reserve is a must in all wildlife tours of Kerala tourism. Situated 40 km away from Thodupuzha, it positions itself at an elevation of 750 m above sea level. Covering an area of 77 sq km, this wildlife park supports a variety of fauna. It includes elephants, sambar deer, tigers, jungle cats, cobras, kingfishers, jungle fowls and peafowl.

Eravikulam National Park
Situated near the tea town Munnar, this wildlife destination in Kerala attracts tourists with its beauty. Wildlife-lovers can spot various lovely birds like Nilgiri wood-pigeon, marten and white bellied short wing. It served as the hunting ground of the British and was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1975 and later national park in 1978. If you wish to add thrill and adventure to your trip, then you can consider trekking as well. A trek to the Anamudi peak inside the park will be exciting.

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
It forms a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and contributes to Kerala wildlife. Near lie the three other natural reserves, Bandipur, Nagarhole and Mudumalai. Tigers, gaur, elephants, cheetal, jackals and sloth are the popular wildlife attractions here. Visitors also get the opportunity to treat their eyes with beautiful species of butterfly like leopard butterfly.

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Wildlife of Kerala is incomplete without visiting Kumarkaom. Enter this bird sanctuary and colourful birds will greet you. It lies in Kottayam district on the banks of Vembanad Lake. Due to its location, it is also called as the Vembanad Bird Sanctuary. Nestled amidst the breathtaking backwaters, the sanctuary is a popular Kerala attraction. Be it resident or migratory, you can see a variety of birds including herons, cuckoos and waterfowl. Other than birds, tourists can sport animals like leopards, wild pigs, Nilgiri tahr and tigers.