Kerala Wildlife Sanctuaries

Kerala, the land of mountains, rivers, lakes, waterfalls and backwaters, has numerous national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. The enchanting green forests with elephants, tigers, wild dogs, sambars, gaurs, leopards, as well as many exotic species of reptiles,land and water birds offers a wonderful sight to the tourists.Some of the reputed forest zones such as Silent Valley are located in Kerala.

Kerala, the naturally green state in India, with a plethora of greens with thick undergrowths and verdant forests, a temperate climate and so many natural sources of water, provide the perfect habitat for the growth of wildlife. Naturally there are many wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala that have been developed to look after and preserve the wide variety of birds and animals in the wilderness of Kerala. The Kerala Wildlife sanctuaries are major tourist attractions where people from all over the world come to catch a glimpse of some rare species of animal or bird and some stunningly beautiful nature spots.

There are treks that can be taken along with nature trails and nature walks along the green pastures of the sanctuaries. The visitors can also go on wildlife safaris, on jeeps or elephants, and watch the wild animals in their natural habitats in the interior of the wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala. There are a number of wildlife sanctuaries and bird sanctuaries in Kerala, which constitute a repertoire of natural wealth for the state.

Did you know that Kerala has about 28% of forest area and there are 11 wildlife sanctuaries, 5 Bird Sanctuaries and 5 national parks in the state

• Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Tiger Reserve)
• Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
• Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
• Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
• Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
• Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary
• Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary
• Chenthuruni Wildlife Sanctuary
• Peechi-Vaazhaani Wildlife Sanctuary
• Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary
• Aaralam Wildlife Sanctuary

Kerala Bird Sanctuaries                                                                                                           

• Thattekkad Bird sanctuary, Ernakulam
• Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary, Kozhikode
• Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
• Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary
• Pathiramanal bird sanctuary

National Parks of Kerala                                                                                                             

• Eravikulam National Park
  
• Silent Valley National Park
• Periyar National Park 
• Anamudi Shola National Park 
• Silent Valley National Park in Palakkad
• Mathikettan Shola National Park 
• Pampadum Shola National Park
• Karimpuzha National Park