Introduction:
Snuggled in the verdant foliage of the Western Ghats in Kerala are 12 Wildlife sanctuaries and 2 National Parks. Kerala plays host to an enviable wildlife brimming with mountains, sprawling grasslands, dense forests coupled with the chirping of birds, whistling of crickets and other typical jungle sounds. The exciting Kerala Wildlife will bind you in an intangible bond with the warmth and finesse of nature. Kerala, nicknamed as “God's Own Country” is bequeathing with natural bounty – mountains, hills, rivers, lakes, backwaters, shoreline, beaches, pilgrimage and historic sites. The enchanting green woods with its rich flora and fauna make Kerala a haunt for tourists and wildlife aficionados.
Kerala owns many wildlife national parks and sanctuaries that provide shelter to multiple forms of animal life. Kerala Wildlife provides tourists a unique opportunity to view various rare creatures amidst natural backdrop adding to the thrill of your holiday in Kerala.
Kerala is bestowed with nature’s bounty -- the land of mountains, sprawling grasslands, dense forests amidst the fine-tuned chirping of birds, whistling of crickets and other sounds. The jungle world of Kerala is a harmonious setting to blend with the beauty of the wild and be tethered in an ethereal bond.
Kerala plays host to an enviable wildlife with many rare animals like tahr, tigers, leopards, lion-tailed macaque, deer, monkeys, civet cats and squirrels including the Malabar giant squirrel. Moreover, the elephants, tigers, wild dogs, sambars, gaurs, leopards, and other aquatic birds entreat the tourists to ‘God’s Own Country’. One can see varieties of birds like woodpeckers, Malabar hornbills, kingfishers, cormorants, darters, plovers, and brahminy kites along the backwaters of Kerala. As you glide along a Kerala Backwater, you will surely witness crabs, mudskippers, turtles and deeper in the water you can see fish and even crocodiles. Fluttering all over will be the multi-hued butterflies and moths, adding to the charm. The numerous national parks and sanctuaries of Kerala proffer an opportunity for tourists to capture these wild animals in their natural surroundings.
The Western Ghats mountain ranges make up an impressive fortress all along Kerala. These mountains ranging from the southern tip of Kerala all the way to Mumbai, on the western coast of India have been a natural barrier in the eastern border of Kerala and a helping hand to reap the bounties of both the Southwest and the Northeast monsoons.
The hill stations of Kerala have drawn the attention of tourists for their agreeable climate and proximity to the wildlife sanctuaries. These hill station ranges are also home to most of world's spices and have over the centuries attained a certain mystique. The principal hill stations are at Wayanad in North Kerala, Munnar and Thekkady in Central Kerala and Ponmudi in South Kerala
The elephant is the symbol of Kerala, signifying the deep links that the forests have on the lives of the people of Kerala. These forests have been closely associated with the customs, traditions, and social life of Kerala for centuries. The forests here are indeed some of the most magnificent and varied found anywhere in the world.
A number of excellent Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks have been created to protect the forests and the multitudes of animals therein. Periyar Tiger Reserve, Silent Valley National Park, Eravikulam National Park … are some among the best managed sanctuaries in India
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