Also known as "God's Own Country", Kerala is blessed with a landscape that promises to charm all the travelers on a trip to Kerala. Home to the famed backwaters of Kerala, the state is also surrounded by a riot of green in the forms of rich forest and sprawling plantations of spices, tea and a number of other crops. Thus, the state is one of the most active promoters of ecotourism in India and a trip of ecotourism in kerala is fast becoming one of the most popular holidays in the world.
Eco Tourism in Kerala
Kerala is a rich storehouse of a number of natural treasures which range from lush greenery to a number of animals and birds. A number of the different species of the flora and fauna of Kerala are today extinct species which can be still found amidst the lush, green slopes of the Western Ghats. These include wildlife like the Nilgiri Tahr, Lion-Tailed Macaque, Atlas Moth, Travancore Evening Brown as well as a number of rare and exotic species of flora like the famous Neelakurinji, which is said to bloom only once in 12 years.
Centers of Eco Tourism in Kerala
There are a number of centers of ecotourism in Kerala, which includes some of the famous wild life sanctuaries in India. These include places like:
- Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
- Eravikulam National Park
- Periyar National Park
- Silent Valley National Park
Thus, if you are planning a holiday in Kerala, make sure you include these centers of eco tourism in Kerala as important points in your tour itinerary of Kerala.
