Discover Kerala’s National Parks: Untamed Wildlife, Lush Forests, Majestic Elephants, Tigers, Birds, Nature at Its Best
Kerala Wildlife and National Parks Kerala is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, renowned for its dense forests, vibrant biodiversity, and well-protected national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Here’s an overview of Kerala’s top wildlife destinations and what makes them special. Major Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks Periyar National Park & Tiger Reserve (Thekkady) The most famous wildlife sanctuary in Kerala, Periyar is spread over 925km² of forests with a large artificial lake at its heart. It is a renowned tiger and elephant reserve . Wildlife: Tigers, Asian elephants, Nilgiri langur, sambar deer, Lion-tailed macaque, leopard, wild dogs, Malabar giant squirrel, Nilgiri Tahr, sloth bear, stripe-necked mongoose, wild boar . Birdlife: Malabar grey hornbill, Nilgiri wood pigeon, kingfisher, eagle, Brahminy kite, spot-bellied eagle owl . Reptiles: King cobra, Indian python, monitor lizard, striped coral snake . Best Experience: Boat cruising on Per...