Route: DELHI-AGRA-RANTHAMBHORE-BANDHAVGARH-KANHA-PENCH-NAGPUR-DELHI
Date: You choose (between September and April)
Note: This itinerary is fully customizable as per your wish.
Wildlife in South India prides itself on being an ideal showcase of a diverse variety of wild animals and birds. A popular attraction for wildlife enthusiasts are the wildlife sanctuaries of South India. South India is also known for its diverse physiography, vast grasslands, dense forests, long coasts bordered by the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean, several rivers, ports, lakes, deltas and tropical climate that support a vast array of bird and wildlife. Some notable national parks and wildlife sanctuaries such as Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary and B.R. Hills Wildlife Sanctuary are located in the vast forests of the Vindhyachal ranges. B.R. Hills Wildlife Sanctuary’s main attractions are Gaurs and Chitals and Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary’s main highlights are Great Indian Gaurs and Barking Deer.
Idduki Wildlife Sanctuary, Nagarhole National Park, Kumarakom Sanctuary, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Bandipur National Park are some of the prominent wildlife sanctuaries in South India. Elephants, wild dogs, jungle cats, deer, tigers, wild boar and many more are found in the wildlife of South India. In the wildlife sanctuaries of this region one can find a harmony along with the untouched beauty of nature. There are numerous national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. This makes South India one of the best wildlife destinations in the country. Most of the wildlife sanctuaries in South India are located in the picturesque destinations of the region. In these wildlife sanctuaries, tourists get the opportunity to observe the wild animals in their natural habitat. Some of the best wildlife and bird sanctuaries are located in South India. This region of the country enjoys a moderate and pleasant climate throughout the year, making it a perfect destination for wildlife tourism.
Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala, Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Silent Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala, Nagarhole National Park in Karnataka and Annamalai Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu are some of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in South India. These sanctuaries are home to the tiger, the leopard, the jungle cat, the Asiatic wild dog, the striped hyena, the jackal, the deer and the porcupine Malabar trogan, the great black woodpecker, the green imperial pigeon, the Malabar pied hornbill and many more. Periyar and Bandipur wildlife sanctuaries are two of the country’s famous tiger reserves covered under Project Tiger in India. Asian elephants are also found in Periyar National Park.
Known for its crocodiles, the Dandeli Kali Wildlife Sanctuary is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Kerala. The Bheemeshwari Wildlife Sanctuary and the Nagarahole and Bandipur National Parks are also worth visiting. There are 12 wildlife sanctuaries and two national parks in the state of Kerala. Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Shenduruni Wildlife Sanctuary, Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary are some of the popular wildlife and bird sanctuaries of this state, Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Idduki Wildlife Sanctuary, Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, Silent Valley National Park and Eravikulam National Park.
Rare and endangered species of flora and fauna are found in some of these wildlife sanctuaries. The state of Tamil Nadu has five national parks and 17 wildlife sanctuaries. Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Mundanthurai Tiger Sanctuary, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Kalakadu Wildlife Sanctuary, Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary, Viralimalai Sanctuary, Kunthakulam Bird Sanctuary and Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary are the popular wildlife sanctuaries in this state.
As a result, wildlife sanctuaries in southern India attract travellers from far and wide, offering a wide range of opportunities for exploration.
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