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Adventure & Wildlife
Adventure & Wildlife
Adventure
The
western ghats mountain ranges dominate the eastern border of Kerala, in India.
For centuries these thickly forested & imposing mountains acted as natural
barriers for this narrow stretch of land. It is therefore natural that these
mountain ranges have some of the most spectacular trekking routes for those
in search of pure adventure. The forests of the Periyar tiger reserve and the
mountains of Munnar make the journey an affair to be remembered.
The Periyar tiger reserve 180 kms from Kochi, the commercial capital of Kerala,
is a thichky forested wildlife sanctuary teeming with wildlife. Rare glimpses
of life in a tropical forest will greet the traveller, where you may chance
upon the enchanting flying squirrels, herds of elephants or even the tiger.
The sighting of birds such as the Malabar pied hornbill or the crested serpent
eagle or even butterflies like the Malabar tree nymph will enrich this experience…
The journey from here to Munnar takes you through rough mountain roads, passing
through the cardamom plantations which produce most of the world's cardamom.
On the mountains of Munnar you will have a chance to witness the peaceful world
of the shola-grasslands at over 7000 feet!
Trekking & Camping (Duration: 5 days)
The itineraries will take you to Periyar tiger reserve and then through the
mountain roads to Munnar. Retreat to a camp as you pitch your tent in the Periyar
tiger reserve under the guidance and care of experts. Trek through the forests
for 3 days wherein you will be relocating your camping sites each day. Bamboo
rafts will take you across the lake while you move 20 - 30 kms a day. The experience
will leave you absolutely in awe of the majesty of the tropical jungle and an
experience of a life time. At Munnar, you will be camping for 2 days at altitudes
of over 7000 feet and experience the uniqueness of the shola-grassland eco systems.
Wildlife
Welcome to a world of spellbinding experiences. Welcome to the wild and wonderful
in god's own country. Nestled in the lush forests of the western ghats in Kerala
are twelve wildlife sanctuaries and two national parks. Each one home to rare
animals, birds, reptiles, insects and plants. From the endangered Nilgiri tahr
to the lion-tailes macaque. From the atlas moth - the largest in the world,
to the travancore evening brown , one of the rarest butterflies in the world.
From the Neelakurinji that blooms once every twelve years to podocarpus wallichianus,
the only South Indian conifer, and skirting these exotic destinations are some
of the most delightful trekking trails in the country. At Wayanad, Nelliampathy,
Munnar, Tthekkady, Agasthyarkoodam. Some of them adventurously exciting. Others
enchanting in equal measure. All washed in the spice-scented air of endless
acres of plantations, tea, coffee, cardamom, vanilla, pepper, oranges, mangoes.
Periyar Tiger Reserve (Idukki District)
Access: Nearest Airport : Madurai (143 Kms) Nearest Railhead : Kumarakom,
(114 Kms). Nearest town is Kumily (4km), The entry point to the reserve is Thekkady,
which is accessible by good roads from Madurai, Cochin & Thiruvananthapuram.
This is one of the most prestigious regions on the high ranges of the western
ghats. One of the world's most fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries, the
Periyar reserve is noted for its geomorphology, diverse wildlife and beautiful
landscape. The drive to Thekkady itself is enchanting as the road winds through
Tranquil countryside, rich plantations and thick jungles. The sanctuary, declared
a tiger reserve in 1978 under the project tiger scheme, attracts travellers
from all over the world. This is the only sanctuary in India where the wild
elephant can be observed and photographed at close quarters. There are two watch
towers in the Periyar forest.
Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary (Ernakulam (Cochin) District)
Access: Nearest Airport : Cochin (71 Km) Nearest Railway Station : Aluva
(48 Km).
The Thattekkad bird sanctuary, constituted in 1983, occupies the catchment area
of the Bhoothathankettu dam. The only one of its kind in Kerala, this sanctuary
was designed by Dr. Salim Ali, the renowned ornithologist. He is reported to
have identified 167 bird species and his student - dr. Sugathan, 207. In addition,
the bombay natural history society has identified 253 species here. The Thattekkad
bird sanctuary attract nature lovers from all over the world.
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Located on the banks of the vembanad lake, the kumarakom bird sanctuary, an
ornithologist's paradise, is a favourite haunt of migratory birds like the siberian
stork, egret, darter, heron and teal. Other common varieties like the woodpecker,
skylark, crane, water hen and parrots can also be spotted here. A cruise along
the vembabad lake is the best way to experience the sanctuary. Pathiramanal,
an enchanting island on the lake, can be accessed by boat from here.
Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Thiruvananthapuram District) 
Access: Nearest Airport : Thiruvananthapuram (32 Kms),Nearest Railhead
: Thiruvananthapuram, connected with Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kashmir.
The sanctuary strectches from Neyyatinkara Taluk to the Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
in Tamil Nadu. It is the drainage basin of the Neyyar river and its tributaries
- Mullayar and Kallar - which originate in Agasthyarkoodam, the second highest
peak in Kerala (1868m). Thesanctuary was estahlished in 1958.
Other Willife Sanctuaries:
¤ Peppara Wildlife
Sanctuary (Thruvananthapuram District)
¤ Shenduruny
Wildlife Sanctuary (Kollam District)
¤ Parambikulam
Wildlife Sanctuary (Palakkad District)
¤ Wayanad Wildlife
Sanctuary (Wayanad District)
¤ Eravikulam
National Park (Idukki District)
¤ Chinnar Wildlife
Sanctuary ( Idukki District)
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