Unique Wildlife of Kerala

Rarely do great beauty and great virtue dwell together; however at Kerala which is also known as Venice of east and God’s Own Country, such blend is obvious. So if you are prepared to witness a great fusion of great beauty of nature and virtue, what could beat the Kerala wildlife tour that is so explicit in its own way.

The unique geography of Kerala makes it a home to diverse species of flora and fauna. These flora and fauna are efficiently conserved in numerous natural reserves which are spread all over the state. Though wildlife in Kerala majorly consists of tigers and elephants, you will also find rare and endangered species such as Lion-tailed Macaque, Indian Sloth Bear and Gaur in these parks. So, set out on a Kerala wildlife tour to explore and discover some of the best wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala.The Mother Nature resides here, and attests a famous saying that if ever you aspire "to pay homage to beauty, admire it and to admire nature is like worshiping the almighty."

Elephants, tiger, lion tailed macaques, gaur, deer and sambars are some of the famous animals that can be found in Kerala's wildlife escapes. Other animals like panthers and langurs from the books of Mowgli, spotted dear from Bambi, and many others like civet cats, bison, bears, etc can also be spotted in the jungles. Some of the famous birds available in Kerala are Mynas, Black bulbuls, kingfishers, Peafowls, woodpeckers, etc. There are 253 species of birds in total that includes grey hornbills, peacocks, grey-headed fishing eagles and also many migrant birds.

The lovely state has its hands full of wildlife sanctuaries. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, the list is endless. Watching the wild animals diligently, sitting in their house i.e. jungle, is a great adventure in itself. Moving on elephant backs or safaris and watching the untamed wild cats surrounding you and moving around without feeling annoyed by your presence is a tough task in terms of courage. Yet to be a part of the jungle world is a lucrative idea in itself for many. Riding the elephant back and photographing the wild beasts is done by most. The other things you can do while in jungle is boat riding, hiking, horse safari, bird watching, elephant safari, jeep safari, tiger trail, rhino tours, photography.

This Green Paradise and God’s Own Country is rich in flora and fauna and that are beautifully protected by the wildlife parks and sanctuaries. It is a wonderful experience to date with the wild animals and see some of them making an astonishing moving and some showing their trick, that are not just astonishing but eye catching. Answer the call of the birds, enjoy the lovely view of the waterfalls inside the wildlife parks or view the exotic species of plants and flowers that décor the wildlife sanctuaries and parks of Kerala into a beautiful venue to enjoy vacation with an outstanding experience.