| How about witnessing the enchanting drama of our | | | | chirping birds, the colorful birds, the inspiring birds, it is |
| wild friends(wildlife)in the forests? And undoubtedly | | | | really difficult to describe the beauty of these |
| Kerala is one of the best bets in South India. An | | | | wonderful creatures of nature. The best we can do |
| abundance of sightings and oodles of fun and | | | | is protect them and feel the joy of watching them. |
| excitement, is a good description of the wildlife of | | | | Come to the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary to treat |
| Kerala. The moment you step into the wildlife | | | | your senses to a wide variety of birds such as |
| sanctuaries of the state, a temptation fills the hearts | | | | cuckoo, owl, egret, teal, flycatcher, lark, heron, |
| to see the treasures of the forests. The wildlife | | | | Wood Beetle and endangered Siberian Cranes. You |
| destinations of Kerala encompasses spectacular | | | | can also enjoy the beauty of the Sanctuary through |
| landscapes attracting naturalists and tourists from | | | | a boat ride. The most propitious time to visit the |
| across the globe. Photography is something which can | | | | Sanctuary is from November to February. |
| be thoroughly enjoyed here. | | | | Periyar Tiger Reserve |
| Visit the following wildlife destinations in Kerala, and | | | | Periyar Tiger Reserve, the land of the mysteries of |
| you are bound to get drunk on their wilderness! | | | | the big cats(tigers) is famous for its tigers, panthers, |
| Eravikulam National Park | | | | elephants, Lion Tailed Macaque, gaur, barking deer, |
| It is the natural home of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr | | | | Great Indian Hornbill, Nilgiri Laughing Trush, Ceylon |
| where they are preserved. Gaining popularity around | | | | Frog Moth, wild dog and much more. The Tiger |
| the world at a fast pace, Eravikulam National Park is | | | | Reserve is located ideally on the Cardamom Hills in |
| a great place for wildlife buffs. It shelters the largest | | | | the Western Ghats of Kerala. Cobra and Python are |
| known population of Nilgiri Tahr in the world. Its | | | | the most sought-after reptiles in the Reserve. Great |
| natural beauty also deserves mention. Other wildlife | | | | accommodation options are available near the |
| species found here are tiger, leopard, gaur, Atlas | | | | Reserve. For a wonderful wildlife safari experience, |
| Moth, sambhar, elephant, Nilgiri Tahr, Lion-Tailed | | | | come to the Reserve in the period between |
| Macaque and langur. The other striking feature of the | | | | September to March. |
| Park is that it also houses the Atlas Moths, which are | | | | Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary |
| said to be the largest moths in the world. The Park is | | | | Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary can be aptly called the |
| located in the mesmerizing Idukki district of the state. | | | | 'domain of elephants'. It is famous for its elephant |
| You can also enjoy trekking in this Park. The chirping | | | | population. A wide variety of other wildlife species |
| of the fascinating birds like Nilgiri Wood Pigeon, | | | | are also found in the Sanctuary. Situated in the Idukki |
| Yellow- Throated, White Bellied Shortwing, | | | | district, the Sanctuary is the place where wildlife such |
| Black-and-orange Flycatcher is a common sound here. | | | | as tiger, elephant, deer, Jungle Cat, langur, leopard, |
| The most promising time to visit the Park is from | | | | wild boar, Jungle Fowl, myna, Black Bulbul, |
| September to February. | | | | woodpecker, kingfisher, cobra, viper, krait and a few |
| Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary | | | | non poisonous snakes live in peace. The best time to |
| "God loved the birds and invented trees. Man loved | | | | visit the Sanctuary is from December to April. |
| the birds and invented cages." This is a quote by | | | | So, ready to unleash the wildlife lover in you! |
| Jacques Deval, a thought worth pondering. The | | | | |
