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Kerala Wildlife

Best known for its wildlife, Kerala is a must-see for all visitors who are interested in taking a detour from the usual Kerala backwater tours. The virgin land of Kerala is a veritable paradise for all wildlife lovers. Where else can one view the animals in their natural surroundings while cruising on the Periyar Lake or better still come within a few feet of a herd of wild Elephants and still be at ease. Observation towers are set about the reserve for more enthusiastic of nature lovers. If the boat cruise of Periyar Lake and sanctuary is a unique delight, then the Vembanad Lake and the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary are an ornithologists paradise and a favorite haunt of migratory birds like the Siberian Stork, Egret, Darter, Harren and Seal.

Popular Wildlife Sanctuaries in Kerala


Ernakulam Wildlife Sanctuaries
The sanctuary was designed by Dr.Salim Ali, the renowned omithologist. He is reported to have identified 167 birds and his student, Dr. Sugathan, 207, In addition, the Bombay Natural History Society has identified 253 species here.


The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary at Thekkady is a 777 sq. km reserve on the western slopes of the Western Ghats is the most popular wild life sanctuary. A pleasant place to escape from the madding crowds of the cities and towns, a nice place to cruise on the lake, a place to enjoy a jungle walk with an opportunity to see the wild animals. The park is home to antelopes, bison, sambar, wild boar, elephants and a wide variety of birds in addition to tigers and leopards. The journey to Thekkady itself is quite enchanting as the road winds through tranquil countryside, green plantations and thick jungles.


Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuaries
Established in 1973, the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is contiguous to the protected area network of Nagarhole and Bandipur of Karnataka on the north-east and Mudimalai of Tamilnadu on the south-east. Rich in bio-diversity, the sanctuary is an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reservem, Which has been established with the specific objective of conservating the biological heritage of the region. Interestingly, it was from here that Pazhassi Raja fought valiantly against the British.Consisting entirely of notified reserve, the sanctuary is very rich in fauna and flora. The management of the sanctuary lays emphasis on scientific conservation with due consideration to the general lifestyle of the Tribals and others who live on the frings of the forest.


Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, situated on the banks of the Vembanand Lake is known for its varied avian population. Local varieties such as waterfowls, cuckoos and owls, as well as the migratory Siberian Cranes can be viewed here. The Kumarakom Tourist Complex, sprawling over 101 acres of enchanting wooded land and lake, was built around the 50-year-old 'Baker's Mansion', which was earlier a small hotel run by the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC).


Palakkad Wildlife Sanctuaries
Silent Valley National Park (40 km from Mannarghat):
Main attractions: Elephants, tigers, wild boars, flying squirrels, lion tailed macaques and king cobras.

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