Blessed with lush canopies which stretches to large area, Kerala is a paradise for Nature's lovers. This coastal state has 12 Wildlife Sanctuaries and 2 National Parks which are nestled in the mountain ranges of Western Ghats.
These protected zones provides shelter to various kinds of extinct flora and fauna and a source of wildlife tourism in Kerala.
Some of the finest Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks of Kerala are as follows:
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most prestigious protected zones for endangered wildlife species in South India. It is also known as Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary as it is located at the entry point of Thekkady town.
Stretches to an area of 777 sq.km of the Cardamom Hills of Western Ghats, this sanctuary is located just 137 km from Madurai and 114 km from Kumarakom.
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is home to numerous animals and birds like Elephants, Tigers, Leopards, Gaur, Sambar, Nilgiri Tahrs, Nilgiri wood pigeon, Blue-winged Parakeet, Flycatchers, Laughing thrushes etc.
Eravikulam National Park: Eravikulum National Park is another outstanding forested area of Kerala. It was established in the year 1975 as a wildlife sanctuary but later on in the year 1978, it was declared as a national park. The main purpose behind the establishment of 97 sq km national park is to protect endangered Nilgiri Tahr from extinction.
It also provides shelters to Atlas Moth, Elephants, Sambhars, Gaurs, Lion-tailed Macaque, Nilgiri Langur, Tigers and Leopards. It is located just 17 km from Munnar town and 135 km from Kochi, the nearest airport.
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary: As the name reflects, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is famous for its wide range of migratory and resident birds. Lies on the banks of Vembanad lake, this bird sanctuary is a paradise for ornithologist. It has large variety of avi-funal species like woodpecker, skylark, crane, water hen and parrots.
A boat cruise along the Vermbabad lake is the best way to explore to witness the diverse flora and fauna of the sanctuary. While your trip to the sanctuary, don't forget to visit Pathiramanal, an enchanting 10 acre island.
By : Swekchha_Sinha
These protected zones provides shelter to various kinds of extinct flora and fauna and a source of wildlife tourism in Kerala.
Some of the finest Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks of Kerala are as follows:
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most prestigious protected zones for endangered wildlife species in South India. It is also known as Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary as it is located at the entry point of Thekkady town.
Stretches to an area of 777 sq.km of the Cardamom Hills of Western Ghats, this sanctuary is located just 137 km from Madurai and 114 km from Kumarakom.
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is home to numerous animals and birds like Elephants, Tigers, Leopards, Gaur, Sambar, Nilgiri Tahrs, Nilgiri wood pigeon, Blue-winged Parakeet, Flycatchers, Laughing thrushes etc.
Eravikulam National Park: Eravikulum National Park is another outstanding forested area of Kerala. It was established in the year 1975 as a wildlife sanctuary but later on in the year 1978, it was declared as a national park. The main purpose behind the establishment of 97 sq km national park is to protect endangered Nilgiri Tahr from extinction.
It also provides shelters to Atlas Moth, Elephants, Sambhars, Gaurs, Lion-tailed Macaque, Nilgiri Langur, Tigers and Leopards. It is located just 17 km from Munnar town and 135 km from Kochi, the nearest airport.
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary: As the name reflects, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is famous for its wide range of migratory and resident birds. Lies on the banks of Vembanad lake, this bird sanctuary is a paradise for ornithologist. It has large variety of avi-funal species like woodpecker, skylark, crane, water hen and parrots.
A boat cruise along the Vermbabad lake is the best way to explore to witness the diverse flora and fauna of the sanctuary. While your trip to the sanctuary, don't forget to visit Pathiramanal, an enchanting 10 acre island.
By : Swekchha_Sinha
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