Besides its beaches, backwater spots and lush green hill towns, the beautiful state of Kerala is also well known for its rich collection of flora and fauna. Regarded as one of the world’s most wonderful biodiversity area the state is habitat of evergreen rainforests on its lower regions, deciduous forests on highlands and semi-evergreen forests on its eastern division. Large numbers of Asian Elephants, Bengal Tigers, several other loving creatures and reptiles are found in its lush green and dense forests areas. About six national parks, two grand biospheres and several wildlife sanctuaries dotted across the state. If you want to explore the rich collection of wildlife in Kerala, these reserves are the ideal places for you. From its numerous popular wildlife spots, some most popular of them are following.
Periyar National Park
It is the most admired wildlife holiday spot in Kerala located in Idukki district on the mountain ranges of Western Ghats sharing its boarder with another South Indian state, Tamil Nadu. The park covers about 350 sq-km core area of dense forests and rich collection of wildlife. The protected area is globally known for Indian Elephants. More than one thousand elephants have their permanent residence inside this reserve. These elephants are the major attractions of Periyar protected area. Gaur, bison, horse deer, Indian wild dogs and leopards are also spotted in significant population inside Periyar Park. A scenic Periyar Lake also flows through this reserve adds more charm to its natural beauty. Boat ride over this lake is an ideal option to explore the rich collection of flora and fauna of the protected area.
Eravikulam National Park
Located in Idukki district in vicinity of popular hill town Munnar, Eravikulam National Park is also a worth visit wildlife reserve of the state, It covers about 97 sq-km of area and exceptionally blessed by the natural beauty. It is an undulating region and covered with grasslands, shrub lands and lush green forests areas. There are numbers of exciting wildlife creatures found inside the beautiful Eravikulam National Park. Nilgiri Tahr is the major wildlife attraction of this reserve and found in significant population about more than 750 in numbers. Gaur, sambar deer, golden jackal, wild dog, leopard and tiger are other exciting creatures found inside the protected region. Variety of birds, reptiles and amphibian can be also seen in Eravikulam Reserve.
Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
It is the second largest wildlife protected area in the state of Kerala and also spreads in two other South Indian states as Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. It covers approximately area of more than 1450 sq-km and forms a complete ring around the beautiful Nilgiri Plateau. It is a wonderful destination for wildlife and nature lovers to visit on Tour Kerala. The reserve is the home of some rare wildlife species including royal Bengal Tiger, Asian Elephant, and Nilgiri Tahr. It is also in concern by UNESCO World Heritage Committee for selection as a World Heritage Site.
These are three most popular wildlife spots of Kerala tour package. There are numbers of other national parks and wildlife destinations also scattered in this state. Silent Valley and Anamudi Shola national parks, Agasthyamalai Biosphere and Wayanad Sanctuary are the other popular wildlife reserve of the state to visit. If you want to explore the rich collection of flora and fauna and lush green and dense forests select a right Kerala tourism package and embark on a exciting journey of this wonderful nature world.