Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Thekkady falls in the picturesque hill of district Iduki in Kerala. It is better known for its natural wild life sanctuary. The journey to Thekkady takes you through the quaint little hill-towns and softly contoured hill slopes surrounded by the plantations of tea, coffee and spices like cardamom and pepper..... More...
Eravikulam National Park
The top of the Annamalai range is the home to dense forests and grasslands and this is the very area that forms the Eravikulam National Park. The park is rather nascent as it was established only in 1978 and is home to the largest population of the beautiful Nilgiri Tahr. It was declared a national park to protect the endangered Nilgiri Tahr which, it was feared, was on the brink of extinction then. On this count, the Eravikulam National Park is a success story for the recovery in the population of this species is remarkable..... More...
Idduki Wildlife Sanctuary
Surrounded by majestic hills valleys, dams forests, wildlife , orchids, sanctuaries, hill stations lies Idukki . This district's name, 'Idukki', is supposed to be derived from the Malayalam word "idukku", which means a narrow gorge. That could very well be true, for narrow, steep-sided valleys are not a strange sight in this hilly district, flanked by the Western Ghats in the east. The river Pamba originates in the mountains of Idukki.
With high ranges of altitudes varying from 2500 feet to over 5000 feet above.... More...
Silent Valley National Park
Silent Valley is different from other wildlife sanctuaries of India. There was a time when the name Silent Valley evoked strong and intense reactions in the 70's and 80's. It is situated in the Kundalli Hills of Palakkad district of Kerala, India. Compared to other national parks, it is smaller in area though in terms of wildlife, the place is second to none. The rich and varied biodiversity of the place makes it very significant for the researchers from all over... More...
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
As the state of Kerala reveals itself, you gradually find out the richness of the state in terms of wildlife as well as its divine natural beauty. Dig a little deeper and you discover the untouched environment of the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary where you'll actually have to visit in flesh and bones to experience the spell the place casts on you... More...
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