While the focus in Indian Wildlife is on tiger Southern India offers much more. It is home to some endemic wildlife and birds.
South India encapsulates
enchanting wildlife some of them are:
Nilgiri Thar
Lion Tailed Macaque
Nilgiri Langur
Nilgiri Wood Pigeon
Some of the famous national Parks are
Nagarhole Nation Park
Nagarhole is situated in Karnataka State of India It was
declared a tiger reserve in the year 1999. The
Some of the animals and birds found here are:
The land of the
snaking stream is home to Indian elephants, gaur, and tigers. The charismatic
landscape is alluring as are the megafauna and spectacular birds. The network
of rivers and streams forms a living ecosystem in which thrives life in
innumerable forms. Slender loris, bonnet macaque, striped-necked mongoose,
giant squirrels, and chevrotain are some of the rare inhabitants that you will
come across apart from the tiger. Nilgiri wood pigeon, white-bellied tree pie,
blue-winged parakeet, white-cheeked barbet, Malabar trogon, and Malabar
whistling thrush are exciting to checklist from among the large species of
avian that dwell here.
Eravikulum National Park
Eravikulum National Park in Kerala is surrounded by a large
number of wildlife havens forming an extensive green patch. The rugged terrain
consists of high-altitude grasslands and shola forests amidst a network of
rivers and streams that are the lifeline of this fragile ecosystem in India.
Nilgri Tahr, Nilgri langur, marten, leopards, and tigers inhabit this paradise.
You will have the chance to see unique features of the shola forests on
excursions in the National Park.
PERIYAR TIGER RESERVE
Periyar Tiger Reserve at Thekkady in Kerala is home to the
Indian elephant, tiger, gaur, and the ubiquitous but elusive leopard. Made up
of tropical evergreen and moist deciduous forests along with extensive
grasslands it supports myriads of life forms some of which are endemic to
Western Ghats. Apart from safaris, a Thekkady boat ride is another alternative
to see the wildlife of the park. We will make sure that you enjoy your stay at
this magnificent reserve in South India.
Mukurthi National Park part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
the protected area in Western Ghats was established for the conservation of
endangered animals like the Nilgiri Tahr. Other animals that inhabit this
little paradise are the Indian elephant, tiger, mouse deer, and leopard among
many others. The bird species comprise of Nilgiri flycatcher, black and orange
flycatcher, Nilgiri Pipit, wood pigeon, and many more.
Those interested in rare and endemic wild should go on
Southern India. wildlife safari after booking the permits. They will not be
disappointed.