Kerala which is generally well-known for its sun kissed beaches, backwater cruises and Ayurveda therapy’s is also famous for one another feature which declares this state as “God’s own country” is the wildlife sanctuaries that extent above the length and width of Kerala, no wonder provide a superb chance to enjoy the grandeur or richness of the mother nature or the grace and pleasing abilities of its wild creatures.
Here the selection of Top Wildlife Sanctuaries of Kerala get thrilled you with the view of wonderful wild creatures, alluring forests,nature’s abundance and enthralling beauties of sky in the scenery of mysterious environments.
01 . Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary also called as “Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary” is one of the ultimate or sizzling wildlife destinations in Kerala nestled in the hills of the Western Ghats. The Periyar Sanctuary which is extent above an area of 675 sq. km houses 26 sq. km Periyar Lake (heart of sanctuary) and many native or local, strange and threatened species of animals, birds and plants. No wonder here you will watch around 1800 flowering plants, 171 grass species, 143 species of orchids, 35 species of mammals, 265 species of birds and many more.
It’s really not wrong to say Periyar Sanctuary is one of the place which closed tourists with some really interesting wildlife such as the Malabar Giant Squirrel, flying squirrel and lion tailed Macaques etc. as well as its thrilling activities like trekking, elephant riding in jungle, boating at the Periyar Lake and more are exciting.
02 . Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary which is present day under attention of UNESCO for announced as a World Heritage Site is located in the Palakkad district of Kerala enthrall tourists through its various interesting features such as rich flora and fauna, four native tribes that have built their colonies in the sanctuary and last but not least wildlife in their natural place.
Here tourists look around 39 species of mammals, 16 species of amphibians, 268 varieties of birds, 61 species of reptiles, 124 types of butterflies and more, watch towers are also created here which helps tourists in spotting wildlife.
So it’s not wrong say if you are a wildlife enthusiast, the Parambikulam Sanctuary is the good place to watch animals such as Lion Tailed Macaques, King Cobras, storks, rollers etc.
03 . Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary, 40 km from Thodupuzha, is nestled between two rivers Cheruthoni and Periyar is a wonderful sanctuary which is extent above 77 sq.kilometres enclosed a thick cover of evergreen forests or a huge range of wildlife.
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary offers tourist’s boat rides in the rivers which provide a scenic view of the surroundings and a glimpse of wildlife such as Sambhars, Wild Dogs, Jungle Cats, and Tigers etc. Apart from breath-taking scenic wonders a point that captivates tourists is trekking, but for forest trekking is possible only witha prior permission from the forest department.
04 . Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary which is also under attention of UNESCO for being announced as a World Heritage Site is situated on Tamil Nadu border at Rajamala Udumalpet Road (SH 17) in Idukki district.
Chinnar which is extent above 90 sq.km is different from other sanctuaries because of its sharp scrub forest as it receives rain for only 48 days in the year and hence ideal for particular or unique vegetation.
Beside thorny scrub forest, other highlights that enthrall tourists are: famous sandalwood forests, waterfalls, nature walks, trekking or camping inside the sanctuary. Watch towers are also created here for tourists to observe animals.
05 . Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, portion of the Wayanad Plateau noted for an extension of Bandipur National Park and a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere extent above an area of 344 sq.km has comprises a lot of fascinating features such as rich brief forests, huge range of animals including tigers, leopards, elephants, wild dogs, civets, bears etc.
A wonderful valley called “Lakkidi” which is inside the sanctuary experiences the largest average rainfall in Kerala and tribal groups of the Paniyas, Kurumas, Adiyars, Kurichyas, Ooralis and Kattunaikkans.
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