Wildlife Sanctuaries In South India

If animals in their natural habitat are what you wish to see, then a trip to Wildlife Sanctuaries in South India is just what the doctor ordered. The fascinating nature of Wildlife in India can be seen in full glory at South India Wildlife Sanctuaries.

Wildlife Sanctuaries in South India are home to more than 500 species of mammals, 1225 varieties of Birds, 1600 types of reptiles and amphibians and about 57,000 species of insects.

Commonly seen creatures in the wildlife sanctuaries, national parks and bird sanctuaries are Leopards and the Tigers, Antelopes , Sambhar, Deers, Bison and Elephants. Among the prominent species of Birds are the Malabar Trogon, Crested Serpent Eagle, and the Malabar Pied Hornbill.

Some of the must visit Wildlife Sanctuaries in South India are:

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary:
Also known as the Tekkadi Wildlife Sanctuary, the place is perfect for watching animals in their unperturbed natural habitat. Covering an area of 777 square km of the Cardamom Hills, this Wildlife Sanctuary of South India is situated close to Madurai.

The best season to visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is between October and June. Animals and birds to be observed here are Sambar, Bison, Spotted Deer, Tigers, Leopards, Malabar Flyings Squirrels, Stripe Necked Mongooses, Nilgiri Wood Pigeons, Blue-Winged Parakeets, White Bellied Tree Pies, Laughing Thrushes and Fly Catchers.

The ideal way to watch the birds in this wildlife sanctuary of South India is a boat trip round the cluster of tiny islands that form Kumarakom.

Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary
Located at the point where the Deccan Plateau meets the Western Ghat Mountains, Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary is a nature lover's delight. It is one of the first reserves to be created under the Project Tiger scheme in India. With a moderate climate and varied geographical features, the Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary is home to many animals like the tiger, elephant, giant Indian squirrel, leopard cat, sloth bear, four horned antelope and so on.

Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
The second largest wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka, Dandeli is spread over an area of 834.16 km. This sanctuary is a great place to spot animals like the tiger, elephant, gaur, panther, sloth bear, mouse deer, giant flying squirrel and bison. Meanwhile, the avian species is represented by the great Indian hornbill, crested serpent eagle, golden backed woodpecker, magpie robin and so on.

Other sanctuaries in South India include the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary and the Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary among others. You can also browse through the given right panel links for information on other wildlife sanctuaries in South India.

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