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Wildlife Sanctuaries
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Wildlife
in Kerala
Twelve wildlife sanctuaries and two national parks are nestled
in the lush green forests of the Western Ghats in Kerala. Each
one of this wildlife sanctuary is home of rare animals, birds,
reptiles, insects and plants. The endangered Nilgiri Tahr,
lion-tailed macaque, Atlas Moth-the largest in the world and Travancore Evening Brown-one of the rarest butterflies in the
world are various animals and birds found in the wildlife
sanctuaries in Kerala. The Neelakurinji that blossoms once
every twelve years and Podocarpus Wallichianus, the only South
Indian Conifer is also only found in Kerala. And skirting |
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these exotic
destinations are some of the most delightful trekking trails
in Kerala at Wayanad, Nelliampathy, Munnar,
Thekkady, Agasthyarkoodam. Some of them are adventurously
exciting and enchanting. All the wildlife sanctuaries and
national parks are washed in the spice scented air of endless
acres of plantations of Tea, coffee, cardamom, vanilla,
pepper, oranges and mangoes. Welcome to the world of
spellbinding experiences as breathtaking as our picturesque
land.
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Things to remember while visiting Wildlife
Sanctuaries in Kerala
1. The best time to visit the wildlife sanctuaries
is from October to March.
2. The best time to watch wildlife is in the early
morning or evening.
3. Binoculars, Measuring tape, notebook, etc. are
the various things that
you can carry on your
visit.
4. Avoid heavy footwear and clothes that hinder
easy movement. Ideally
wear colours that match
with the surroundings.
5. Maintain silence while you are in the
sanctuary.
6. Do not run when you see the bigger animals.
Usually an animal sight us
before we see it and
moves away.
7. Do not smoke or wear perfumes on your visit.
8. Do not go very close to carnivores.
9. Be alert at all times.
10. Do not litter the sanctuaries and
surroundings.
Wildlife Sanctuaries in Kerala
Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, Chimmini Wildlife
Sanctuary, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Eravikulam
National Park, Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary, Neyyar
Wildlife Sanctuary, Parambikulam Wildlife
Sanctuary, Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, Periyar
National Park, Shendruny Wildlife Sanctuary,
Silent Valley National Park, Thattekkad Bird
Sanctuary, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary |
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