Explore Wilderness on Your South India Tours
Protected parks under Project Tiger includes Periyar National Park, Kalakad-Mundanthurai and Nagarjunsagar- Srisailam Tiger Reserve, while important ecological regions are the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Mudmalai National Park, Bandipur National Park, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Eravikulam National Park and more. Also the region houses myriad species of bird population at its renowned bird sanctuaries namely Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary and more. All wildlife tours in South India are well taken care of by the experts and are only done under the guidance of professional naturalists having inch by inch knowledge of the park.Periyar National Park
Perched amidst high mountains of Western Ghats at the peripheries of Tamil Nadu, Periyar National Park is a protected area and a Tiger Reserve. The park dissected by pristine Periyar Lake is a mountainous region of Cardamom Hills. The pristine environs of the park includes mainly semi-evergreen rain forest and such thicket make ideal location for the wilds. The park is particularly known for an estimated 53 tigers and groups of Indian elephant along with other animals such as foxes, leopards, Nilgiri tahr and more.
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
The banks of Vembanad Lake are where Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is situated. The quaint surroundings are the habitat of hundreds of species of birds and are a favourite haunt of migratory birds. The sanctuary spread across 14 acres of lush greenery the park is visited by many enthusiastic ornithologists visiting the region to get a glimpse of various colourful birds such as waterfowl, cuckoo, egret, darter, cormorant, owls, Siberian crane, flycatcher, teal, lark and more. Morning is the ideal time to visit the park to catch the beauteous views of the birds colouring the skies in rich colours while the fly together in groups.
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
Another important wildlife sanctuary situated in the state of Kerala, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is where wild animals such as Indian Bason, elephant, deer and tigers can be spotted under the thicket. Also dancing peacocks and beauteous peafowl are common in the region. One can see a remarkably large vegetation of deciduous teak trees in the region and pastures of west-coast semi-evergreen trees. Visitors mainly visit the park to see herds of elephants roaming, playing and bathing in the region which is a renowned one under Protect Elephant.
While selecting locations for South India tour packages one must make a very careful pick so as to include all the highlights of South India tours. Wildlife safari in the jungle is one not to be missed while travelling in the region and thus one should opt for the famous destinations situated closer to these national parks which are present almost in all the states of South India.