Ernakulam
Wildlife Sanctuary
Main attractions: Birds: Indian
rollers, cuckoos, common snipes, crow pheasants, jungle nightjar, kites, grey
drongos, Malabar trongons, woodpeckers, large pied wagtails, baya sparrows, grey
jngle fowls, Indian hill mynas, robins, jungle babblers, sunbirds and darters.
Idukki
Wildlife Sanctuary
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary is situated
in a very lush green area located at a distance of 40 kms from Thodupuzha. This
sanctuary moves towards Thodupuzha and Udumpanchola taluks of Idukki district
spreading over 77sq. kms, at 450 - 748m above sea level...
Kottayam Wildlife
Sanctuary
Main attractions: Local birds like
the water fowl, cuckoo, owl, egret, herons and the water duck, as well as the
migratory Siberian duck.
Kumarakom
Bird Sanctuary
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, situated
on the banks of the Vembanand Lake is known for its varied avian population. Local
varieties such as waterfowls, cuckoos and owls, as well as the migratory Siberian
Cranes can be viewed here.
Neyyar
Wildlife Sanctuary
The Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary has
a unique feature as far as the vegetation is concerned and the grasslands are
a sight to be sen and explored.This wildlife sanctuary is home to elephants, sloth
bear, Nilgiri Tahr, jungle cat, wild boar, Nilgiri Langur, etc.
Peppara Wildlife
Sanctuary
Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is on the Thiruvnanthapuram-Ponmudi
road and is is accessible from Vithurai.This park has a wide variety of birds
like the Darter, Little Cormorant, Pied Kingfisher and Egret, and is fast emerging
as a big attraction for wildlife enthusiasts.
Periyar Wildlife
Sanctuary
One of the well-known wildlife sanctuaries
in the south, Periyar sanctuary attracts a large number of nature lovers every
year. Also called the Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary, this place is ideal for watching
the animals in their natural habitat.
Thiruvananthpuram
Sanctuary
Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary (50 km
from Thiruvananthapuram)
Main attractions: Elephants, sambar deer, leopards
and lion tailed macques.
Thattekkad
Bird Sanctuary
Another paradise for all the bird lovers
who think they have not had enough of bird viewing. Nearest Railway Station is
Aluva (48 Km).
Kollam
Wildlife Sanctuary
Acces: Nearest Airport:
Thiruvananthapuram (72 Kms) Nearest Railhead : Thenmala, connected with Chennai,
Mumbai, Delhi, Kashmir. Motorable Road connected with Kollam Town and Thiruvananthapuram
city.
