Wildlife Sancturies of South India

India is a country boasting of a rich and varied flora and fauna. The climate of northern and southern part of India is vastly different, resulting in a different flora and fauna for these regions. Though the northern and central parts of India houses most of the national parks and sanctuaries, South India is well known for some of the finest wildlife and bird sanctuaries of the world. The picturesque landscape of south India is full of lush greenery and it is a nature lover's paradise. Most of the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in south India are located in scenic destinations. The moderate and pleasant climate prevailing in South India throughout the year makes it a perfect holiday destination for wildlife lovers. Some of the wild animals that you can see on a Wildlife Tour to South India are tigers, leopards, elephants, monkeys, deer, squirrels, many species of birds and aquatic life.

Wildlife Sanctuaries in South India

Kerala Sanctuaries

• Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary

  Located between the Periyar and Cheruthoni rivers, the Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary is a rich treasure house of different species of animals, attracting wildlife enthusiasts on a large scale.

• Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

  Set in the ranges of the Western Ghats, Periyar/Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary is a renowned sanctuary which was established in the year 1895.

• Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

  One of the best places for bird viewing, Kumarakom Sanctuary is simply packed with mangrove forests, paddy fields, coconut groves.

• Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

  Established in 1973, the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the north-east region of the southern Indian state of Kerala.

Tamil Nadu Sanctuaries

• Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary

  Sprawled on an area of 17.26 sq km, this sanctuary, situated in Nagapattinam district is surrounded by sea and shore and comprises forests of tidal swamps.

• Crocodile Bank

  Situated on the way to Mahabalipuram, Crocodile Bank is home to several species of Indian and African crocodiles and alligators.

• Kunthakulam Bird Sanctury

  Kunthakulam bird sanctuary is situated 33-km south of Tirunelveli in Nanguneri taluk and is home to thousands of species of birds.

• Viralimalai Sanctuary

  The Viralimalai sanctuary is situated in a small town, at a distance of 30-kms from Trichy and 40-kms from Pudukkottai.

Karnataka Sanctuaries

• Bandipur National Park

  Bandipur National Park lies at the heart of an extensive forest at the confluence of the Western Ghats and Nilgiri Hills.

• Nagarhole National Park

  Karnataka's Nagarhole National Park (officially known as the Rajiv Gandhi National Park) is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, India's largest stretch of protected forest.

Recommended Itineraries

• South India Golden Triangle Tour

• South Indian Cultural Tour

• Temple Tour of South India