The diverse and exotic South India is home
to many popular wildlife parks and sanctuaries of India. Known for its
fascinating history, rich culture and scenic beauty, this part of India is
truly a nature lover's paradise. The picturesque landscapes and climate of
South India, provide natural habitat to varied species of wildlife. Rich
in flora and fauna, the wildlife sanctuaries of South India are an ideal
destination to watch a variety of flora, fauna and avi-fauna. Main wildlife regions of South India include the
states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Kerala has such famous wildlife
sanctuaries as the Idduki Wildlife Sanctuary, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Tamil Nadu has the Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary,
Kuhtahkulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Viralimalai Sanctuary and Crocodile Bank.
Karnataka is home to the Bandipur National Park and the Nagarhole National
Park. These Wildlife sanctuaries are home to tigers, elephants, antelopes,
deer, bears, jackals, sloth bears, Nilgai, crocodile and several other
animal species of interest. Enjoy an amazing boat cruise along the Periyar
Lake and spot the majestic tigers, leopard and a wide array of colourful and
exotic birds. Don't miss the backwater cruise to Alleppey and Cochin as the
cruise takes you to the famed Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary that is a bird
watcher's delight.
Visit to South India Wildlife Sanctuaries and national parks in south
India includes :
| Idukki
Wildlife Sanctuaries of south india |
| Located
between the Periyar and Cheruthoni river, Idukki is a popular hill
station in the south Indian state of Kerala and is also home to a
wildlife sanctuary. The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary formed in the year
1976 is a rich treasure trove of different species of animals,
attracting wildlife enthusiasts on a large scale...
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| Periyar
Wildlife Sanctuaries of south india |
| Set
in the ranges of the Western Ghats, in south Indian state of Kerala
the Periyar/ Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the much renowned
sanctuaries in India. Established in the year 1895, the sanctuary
fell under the the Project Tiger Scheme in 1972...
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| Kumarakom
Sanctuary |
| This
14 acres island on the backwater of Kerala is basically a major
backwater destination. The place is simply packed with mangrove
forests, paddy fields, coconut groves. Kumarakom Sanctuary has got
beautiful rivulets and waterways. The scenic Vembanad Lake
surrounded by mangrove forests and paddy fields is one of the best
places for bird viewing inside the sanctuary...
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| Nagarhole
National Park |
| Also
known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park, the Nagarhole National Park is
a renowned wildlife sanctuary in the southern Indian state of
Karnataka. Formed as a wildlife sanctuary in the year 1955, the park
got the status of a national park twenty years later. This protected
area has been providing natural habitat to a wide variety of animal
and bird species...
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| Wayanad
Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Established
in 1973, the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the north-east
region of the southern Indian state of Kerala. It lies adjacent to
the protected areas of Nagarhole and Bandipur National Park in
Karnataka, and Mudumalai in Tamil Nadu. Stretching over an area of
345 sq. km. the sanctuary is home to a variety of flora and fauna...
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| Eravikulam
Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Located
in the scenic hill station of Munnar(15km), Kerala, the Eravikulam
National Park was set up to protect the endangered Nilgiri Tahr, one
of the major species of wild goat. Earlier it was a hunting preserve
during British rule. Later in 1978, the park was notified as a
national park. The sanctuary comes under the Idukki district of
Kerala and extends to Tamil Nadu in the North...
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| BR
Hills Wildlife Sanctuary |
| The
B R Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is located at an altitude of 5,091 ft
above sea level. Also known as the Biligirirangana range of hills,
the wildlife sanctuary stretches over an area of 16 kms. Situated
between the Cauvery and Tungabhadra rivers, this sanctuary is an
important link between the Eastern and the Western Ghats...
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