Kerala has an incredible variety of wildlife through its vast area of tropical forests. Kerala has numerous national parks and sanctuaries, tropical evergreen forests in Kerala are indeed some of the most beautiful and varied found anywhere in the world. These sanctuaries and national parks are full of elephants, tigers, leopards, jaguars, deer, monkeys, Malabar squirrels, lion-tailed cats, and many more sites that make them excellent wildlife vacation. Some important sites for wildlife ....

The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary

This Wildlife Sanctuary is located at 40 kms from Thodupuzha is one of the richest natural areas of Kerala. It extends over the Thodupuzha and Udumpanchola taluks of Idukki district extends over 77sq. km, 450 - 748m above the sea. A picturesque lake, a majestic arch dam between two hills and herds of elephants and gaur are places that appeal to this enchanting canopy of tropical semi-evergreen forests.The fauna and deciduous also includes Langur, Leopard and Wild Boar.

The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

The mammal is quite large in number in Periyar Sanctuary - around 1000. Other animals that manage to make their presence felt, decently quiet amid these two are leopards, otters, Nilgiri langur, common langur, Bonnet macaque, Lion, etc. The birds of the park include about 180 species. These include darters, cormorants, kingfishers, the great Malabar Hornbill and racket-tailed drongo. Aranya Nivas Lake Palace and also two idyllic accommodation options at the bottom Sylvan Lake Side. The romantic Lake Palace, a former summer residence of the Maharaja of Travancore, is built on an island accessible only by boat. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary  is pride of Kerala and a testimony to nature's splendour.

Begur Wildlife Sanctuary

Begur Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the wildlife sanctuaries of Kerala. It is located 20 km east of Mananthavady in Wayanad district, Begur Wildlife Reserve is a perfect place for nature lovers and wildlife lovers. On your tour to Begur Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala, do not forget to take a camera along with you. Capture wild animals in your camera and store the memories of your wild adventure tour. A travel to Begur Wildlife Sanctuary and spend your vacation in an adventurous way. This land is surely a photographer's delight.

Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary

Nagarahole is situated in the Deccan Plateau and forms an integral part of the Nilgiri biosphere. It is one of the finest remaining habitats of the Asiatic Elephant. Herds of elephants amble down to Nagarahole in the summer months, which is a good time to watch them in their element. Over 300 bird species have been reported in Nagarahole, including rarities like Blue Face Malkhoa, White-cheeked Barbet and Nilgiri Flycatcher. Some birds seen at Nagarahole are the Yellow Browed Bulbul, Pacific Swallow, Grasshopper Warbler, Orphean Warbler and the Yellow Billed Babbler. Besides, many species of owls - including the Short Eared and Oriental Scops Owl - come out at night.

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

Wildlife Sanctuary and was set up in the year 1973 is contiguous to the protected area network of Nagarhole and Bandipur of Karnataka on the northeast and Mudumalai of Tamil Nadu on the southeast. It is also known as the Muthanga. Wayand National Park of India is spread over an area of 344 sq km and forms a part of the Wayanad Plateau. It occupies area in two districts of Kerala. The northern part of the Wayand National Park falls under Cannanore district, while the southern area comes under Calicut district.

These Wildlife sanctuary are most Famous for Wildlife in Kerala. So get ready to surround yourself to the Kerala “The God’s Own Country. For more detail about Wildlife in Kerala and Wildlife tour Packages, read our other sections of Wildlife Sanctuary of India.