There is lot of attractions in South India. In that Kerala is one of
the most beautiful places in South India. The name Kerala spread all over the
globe only because of its natural beauty. Kerala is also called as God's Own
Country, has national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, bird sanctuaries, and tiger
reserves. People are very happy to visit
the place like Kerala. Every were you can see the slop carpet of greeneries.
The calm and quiet nature makes the visitors to live happily. If you are
planning a trip to south India include Kerala in your list. You can see lot of
attractions in Kerala wildlife sanctuaries. There are many innumerable species
of wildlife sanctuaries found nowhere else on the world. Kerala forests are
blessed with the delightfully charming or attractive green and rain forest with
elephants, tigers, nilgiri Tahr, deer, leopards, lion-tailed macaque, gaurs,
monkeys and water birds gives tourist a rare sight. Malabar giant squirrel is
also very common species here.
Why to visit Kerala Wildlife Sanctuaries? The reason is that you will
feel ecstatically happy to as you trek quietly along the jungles in Kerala, you
can hear the sweet jungle sounds; the trees and shrubs shocking green. You will
love the very A distinctive air so aromatic many a time; you can see the bond
of a lifetime may begin here. Given below are the major Kerala Wildlife
Sanctuaries.
Eravikulam National Park
Silent Valley National Park
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
Eravikulam National Park
Eravikulam national park is situated in idukki district. It is one of
the Kerala Wildlife Sanctuaries. This park is home to the endangered species of
a mountain goat called the Nilgiri Tahr. And it is also home to the biggest
moths in the world called the Atlas moth. The south India highest peak called
Anamudi is located in this sanctuary. This gives a charm to this landscape.
Numbers of exotic plants are also present here. This mesmerizing beauty of the
places makes you feel happy. You can
visit this place anytime in the year. It is better to avoid during monsoon
season. It is unsafe to travel during rainy season. And only some places are
allowed for visitors.
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
Kerala was declared Chinnar National Park as sanctuaries in 1984.
Chinnar is home for Giant grizzled squirrel. It is an endangered species. Other
than this you can find animals like elephants, tigers, deer, Hanuman monkey,
gaurs etc. Sprawling greenery woodlands and velvet green cover of plants over
the sanctuaries makes haven for the animals and birds of the sanctuary. The
sanctuary is located 500-2400 height from the sea level. Beautiful attraction
in sanctuary is peacock walking down the path way of sanctuary. Boating, mountain climbing, and trekking are
provided here. You can do a trek by contacting the Chinnar forest tourist
department directly. If you wish, you can even stay inside overnight (they have
some rustic cottages).
This sanctuary is located in palakkad district. The greenery nestled
in the valley between the Anamalai ranges of Tamil Nadu and the Nelliampathy
ranges of Kerala on the Western Ghats. This is the pride of Palakkad. Here you
can see the varied wildlife. It includes species like leopard, crocodile,
tigers, elephant, barking deer, monkeys, and rare species of exotic birds. This
sanctuary has largest population of the Indian bison also known as the Gaur.
You can visit sanctuaries in any time. It is better to avoid during the monsoon
season.
Silent Valley National Park
Kerala Silent Valley has got its name due to the absence of the noise.
The park is rich in flora and fauna and home to many animals and birds. The
greenery and streams of rivers make this place a haven. The park has rare herbs
and plants which has medicinal value. Medicinal plants are today very rare to
get. The wildlife here is rich in not only big animals but also small animals,
insects and reptiles. The animals which we can see here include leopards,
tigers, elephants, boars etc. The endangered Nilgiri Langur and Lion tailed
macaque are found here. And you can also find number of reptiles like snakes,
and amphibians. If you are planning trip to Kerala then you must visit Kerala
Wildlife Sanctuaries.
The Periyar wildlife sanctuary is a biggest wildlife park in Kerala.
It is a never miss Kerala Wildlife Sanctuaries. This place is home for wide
variety of animals, including the tiger, goats, elephants, leopards, deer,
Nilgiri tahr etc. Periyar wild life sanctuaries are also a paradise for bird
watchers. This beautiful sanctuary attracts the birds, because of its
surroundings. It is fully green and color full. It makes you feel happy.
Wayanad wildlife sanctuary is established in the year 1973. The deep
forests of wayanad wildlife sanctuary are provided shelter for Pazhassi Raja
during his rebellion against the British force. This sanctuary is also referred
as Muthanga wildlife sanctuary. Wayanad is a very popular place to visit in
India. Whenever you are planning a trip to god’s own country then you must
visit Kerala Wildlife Sanctuaries.