The beauty of Kerala is relegated to its tea plantation regions of the order of Idukki and Munnar, which are also home to the dense and wet tropical forests. A tour to Kerala's wildlife reserves is a memorable experience to be latched on to at any cost and one can stay comfortably in the existing rain resorts, cottages and bamboo huts if the adventurous streak in you needs a more definite expression.

Idukki- A Treasure Trove of Wildlife

Idukki as a prominent Hill Station in Kerala, India is home to the largest wild life Sanctuary in India, which has an expanse of approximately 777 kilometers in the district's forested land. Animal life of the order of Deer and the Malabar Squirrel abound in plenty in this scenic Hill Station in India. A tour to Kerala's wildlife would reveal even richer places to enhance the beauty of Kerala, India.

A tour to Kerala's wildlife showcases the quintessential Elephant rides, which act as a flagship of beauty of Kerala, India. Periyar wildlife sanctuary is another of those jewels in the rich repertoire of beauty of Kerala, which is home to animals of the order of elephants, leopards and tigers. Periyar wildlife sanctuary has played a significant role in the promotion and the final sustenance of Project Tiger, which was initiated in year, 1979. A tour to Kerala's wildlife would show that the wildlife sanctuary is home to other species of animals like, Nilgiri wood pigeon, the magnificent thrushes and the stunningly agile flycatchers to mention a few of the animals which accentuate the beauty of kerala, manifold and making it a much visited travel destination.

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Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the finest national parks and tiger reserves of India and perhaps the world. Located at picturesque surroundings of Thekkady in Idukki district of Kerala, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is known for its exceptional scenic beauty and rich population of Asiatic Elephants. Spread on an area of over 777 sq km amidst lush green tropical forests of Western Ghats, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary has a very rich and diverse flora and fauna. The beautiful Periyar Lake in the middle of the sanctuary adds to its enchanting scenic beauty. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary attained the status of a tiger reserve in 1978 under the Project Tiger, the famous tiger conservation plan of India. Visit Kerala and enjoy an exciting and memorable Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary tour with Kerala Backwaters and experience the nature at its very best here.

On Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Tour, you can see an amazing variety of wildlife, including elephants and tigers. In fact, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary shelters the largest population of Asiatic Elephants. The breathtaking view of herds of elephants playing and bathing on the banks of the beautiful Periyar Lake is truly stunning. Other wildlife in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary include Leopards, Indian Bison, Barking Deer, Stripe-necked Mongoose, Nilgiri Langurs, Wild Boars, Panthers, Dholes, Sambhars, Sloth Bears, Malabar Giant Squirrels, Lion-Tailed Macaques and endangered Nilgiri Tahr to mention a few. Periyar is also rich in its avian population and shelters a wide rage of exotic birds which include Black-winged Kite, Great Indian Hornbill, Blue-winged Parakeet, Nilgiri Wood Pigeon, Laughing Thrushes, Darters, Cormorants, Barbets and Plovers etc. Enjoy a memorable Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Tour in Kerala and discover its exceptional wildlife and bird population with Kerala Backwaters.

The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary also provides its visitors with excellent opportunities for jungle safaris. On your Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Tour with Kerala Backwaters, you can enjoy thrilling jeep and elephant safaris for wildlife viewing and tiger tracking. The beautiful Periyar Lake also offers unforgettable boat cruises for game viewing. Enjoy an exciting boat cruise on enchanting Periyar Lake and see herds of elephants and other wildlife on its shores. Truly, a visit to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala promises to be a wonderful experience.

Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary

Located just 17 km from the enchanting hill station of Munnar, the Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most beautiful and picturesque national parks of south India. Covering an area of only 97 sq km in the lush tropical forests of the Western Ghats, the Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary was set up for the preservation of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr, a rare mountain goat. Now, the sanctuary is the single largest home of Nilgiri Tahrs in the world. The beautiful Anamudi, the highest peak of the region at an altitude of 2,695 meters above the sea level, overlooks the sanctuary, adding to its natural charm. Visit Kerala and enjoy an unforgettable Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary tour with Kerala Backwaters to discover its exceptional scenic beauty and amazing variety of wildlife.

The Eravikulam National Park is primarily known for its exceptional natural beauty. Its landscapes comprise of enchanting hills, beautiful rolling grasslands and lush green patches of shoals, which support an exciting variety of wildlife and birds. The breathtaking views of lush hills and green velvety rolling slopes never fail to mesmerize its visitors. The whole region appears like a small blue paradise when Neelkurinji- a bluish purple color flower- blossoms at every 12 years. Though famous for its population of Nilgiri Tahrs, the Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is also home to Asiatic Elephants, Tigers, Leopards, Jungle Cats, Wild Boars, Sloth Bears, Bisons, Squirrels, Mongoose and amazing Atlas Moths to name a few. A visit to Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary would truly be a fascinating experience for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.