Periyar Wild life sanctuary

Situated in the Western Ghats, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is the place where wild animals live in their wild best. There is a beautiful lake within the heart of this sanctuary which is the main source of water for these wild animals. It is a treat to watch animals roaming around this lake to drink water. Periyar wildlife sanctuary area is considered to be one of the best habitat centres for the large mammals. The area offers excellent cover and nourishment as it has marshy land filled with grasses and rich shoots.

Periyar wild life sanctuary covers an area of 777 kilometer and is the largest wild life sanctuary of India. Even though this is basically a tiger reserve, many other ferocious wild animals have made this wildlife sanctuary their home. Elephant, wild pig, sambar, gaur, Malabar flying squirrel, stripe-necked mongoose, the Nilgiri Langur, Common Langur And Bonnet Macaque are some wild animals whom you will find at Periyar. This area provide safe haven to more than 260 species of birds, which include blue-winged parakeet, Nilgiri wood pigeon, white-bellied tree pie, laughing thrashes, etc.

This wildlife sanctuary is quite rich in flora. The flora here consists of tropical evergreen forests, semi-evergreen forest, moist-deciduous forests and woody grasslands. The main flora of area are teak, rosewood, sandalwood, mango, jamun, tamarind, etc.

Main attractions

There are many interesting wild life attractions in Periyar. Tiger which is a prime attraction are rare to sight as their population is only about 40. Wild elephant in herds are fantastic sight to watch. Very often you will find different type of wild animals drinking water near lake without harming eachother.

Beside sighting majestic wild animals, this area is also home to many species of birds. Bird lovers will be excited to view stunning species like darters, cormorants,kingfishers, the great Malabar hornbill, etc. Rare species of reptiles like python and king cobra can be seen in the Periyar wild life sanctuary.

Periyar wildlife sanctuary offer excellent opportunities for activities like boating, elephant and jeep safari, hiking. Boat ride along the Periyar lake is the best option for tourists to watch wild animals from close quarter as they stroll near the lake to drink water. Elephant ride is also popular attraction as it offer chance to the tourists to explore the dense jungle of this wild life sanctuary.

Kerala Wild Life

Kerala – God's own country has ample of lakes, water, backwater, river, spices, plants, national parks and sanctuaries. The captivating green forest with animals like tiger, elephants, sambars, leopards and different species of birds give the tourist an exceptional sight. Some of the famous wild life destinations of kerala are

Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary – Pariyar Wild Life Sanctuary is one of the most renowned wild Life Sanctuary at Thekkady. One interesting quality of this sanctuary is that tourists can view the animals and different water birds by boat rides on man made lakes. The drive to the Thekkady is very much enchanting through the calm country side and rich jungle. It is an excellent place for the bird watcher variety of birds species draw attention to a number of bird watchers. The animals which can be seen here are tiger in deep jungle, elephant, leopards, Gaur, Bison, Deer, Malabar Giant and many more including crocodile, frogs and snakes.

Silent Valley National Park – It is the last area of tropical ever green rain forest in Kerala. The special attractions of the Silent Valley is the roaring calls of cicadas hard. Other animals are Tiger, Nilgiri Langur, Malabar Giant, Lion, Flying Squirel and mammals native to the South Indian Peninsula.On a tour to Kerala back water tourists can enjoy observing such animals with great pleasure.

Eravikulam National Park – Just 15 Km North to the hill stations of Munnar this park is situated in the grassy hill. The green hills and slopes are give an amazing view of the park. Apart from the different wild animals the Atlas Moth, one of the world's largest moths is also found in Eravikulam National Park. Like the Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary and Silent Valley National Park this national can be explored during Kerala back water tour.

Thattekad Bird Sanctuary – This bird sanctuary is one of the most popular National Park of Kerala. It is also called the rare heaven in Kerala because of its natural landscape. It is a favourite destination of the ornithologist. Rare species of birds like the Crimson-Throated Barbet, Bee-eater, Sunbird, Shrike, Black winged Kite, and the Night Heron are also commonly sighted here.

Idukki Wild Life Sanctuary - Surrounded by a wonderful lake this park is famous for bisons, elephant, bear, sambar wild dogs, jungle cats, tiger, wild boar different types of birds like bulbul, myna, laughing thrush, peafowl, woodpecker, kingfisher etc. Apart from these various types of snakes like kobra, viper, kraits and numerous non-poisonous ones.

There are other National Park in the green land of Kerala like – Parambikulam wild life Sanctuary,
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary etc. Kerala is an ideal place for the wild life lovers. People around the world find the place kerala a hub of wild life and national parks.