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South India Wild Life Park |
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Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary |
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Kumily, Kerala |
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Kumily (4-kms) |
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Main Wildlife Found
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Elephants, Tiger, Nilgiri
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One of the oldest wildlife sanctuaries in India, Periyar National Park and Tiger
Reserve was established in the verdant stretches of Kerala in 1895 and declared
a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The Periyar Widlife Sanctuary covers an area of 777 sq
km, out of which 360 sq km is under thick and dense evergreen forests.
Surrounded by the dense forests, it is quite popular for the Periyar Lake.
An ideal habitat for Indian Elephant, you can see this mighty herbivore living
in accord with the ferocious carnivore - Tiger - in the national park. Whereas
the wooded hills and the forest provide shelter to the resident animals, the
Periyar Lake is the vast water resource, which quenches their thirst anytime and
everytime. The national park and the tiger reserve is rated as one of the best
wildlife sanctuaries in India for wildlife photography, bird watching, elephant
herds and tiger watching
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Major Wildlife Attractions in Periyar National Park |
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Apart from Elephants, the other animals to be seen in the Periyar sanctuary are
Gaur, Wild Pigs, Sambar, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Dole or Indian Wild Dog and
very rarely, a Tiger. There are, now, an estimated 40 tigers here. Four species
of primates are found at Periyar - the rare lion-tailed macaque, the Nilgiri
Langur, Common Langur And Bonnet Macaque. Periyar also happens to be the habitat
of the elusive Nilgiri Tahr, which is rarely to be seen.
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In the lap of the mountains, the Periyar wildlife sanctuary's environ is like a
canvas of many shades. The fresh air of the moist deciduous forest gives one a
chance to experience the peace and serenity and long to return for more.
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Other Attractions in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary |
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Kumily : Situated just 4-kms from Periyar, Kumily is a growing town where
tourism is fastly catching up just like the spice trade, the major occupation of
this small town.
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Cradomom Hills : Periyar and Kumily are the most convenient points from
which visitors can easily explore Kerala's beautiful Cardamom hills.
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Boat Cruises : Boat cruises make the best option to check out the wilds
of Periyar Sanctuary.Today the Periyar lake presents an excellent boating spot
for tourists. Although it is unusual to see many animals from the boats, still
you spot a family of Elephants, Wild Boar, and Sambar Deer by the water's edge.
The upper deck is best for wildlife viewing when taking a boat cruise, but
better turn up half an hour early to get the best seat. To maximise you chances,
take the 7.00 am boat. You can also consider renting your own boat.
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Best Time to Visit Periyar |
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The best season to visit Periyar wildlife sanctuary is from the months of
October and June.
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How To Get There
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By Air : Kochi (Cochin) at 200-kms or Madurai in Tamil Nadu at140-kms are
the nearest airports from Periyar. |
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By Rail : Kottayam at 114-kms is the nearest railhead from Periyar. |
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By Road : Kumily, the nearest town from Periyar is well served by both
state and private buses from Kottayam, Ernakulam and Madurai in Tamil Nadu.
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General Info / Tips |
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Note : After heavy rains, chances of good wildlife sightings are very
slim as the animals only come to the lake, when water sources inside the forest
have dried up.
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Nagarhaole National Park |
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Districts of Kodagu and Mysore in Southern Karnataka |
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Nearest Access
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Maysore (96Kms) |
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Main Wildlife Found
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Tigers, Snakes, Four-Horned Antelope, Sloth Bear |
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Coverage Area
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643-sq-kms |
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Nagarhole national park (NNP), the enchanting 247 square-mile park in Karnataka
has an astonishing abundance of wildlife including large mammals such as tiger,
leopard, wild elephant, dhole (Indian wild dog), and gaur (Indian bison). The
landscape is one of gentle slopes and shallow valleys. Dry deciduous forest
trees are leafless in the summer rather than in the winter. |
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The Nagarhaole National Park in Karnataka shares its boundaries with the famous
Bandipur National Park in Karanataka, which together form a part of the
Mudumalai Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu and the Wayanad Reserve in Kerala. About 643
kms in area. Located aside the river Kabini, the dam and the reservoir of this
mighty Kabini river acts as a natural barrier separating the two wildlife
sanctuaries - Bandipur and Nagarhole - in Karnataka. |
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Flora in the Nagarhole National Park /b>
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Due to the high rainfall in the region, the National Park consists of numerous
open grassy swamps known as the 'hadlus' in the local language, which remain
green perennially. The dry as well as the moist deciduous forests cover the
whole area mainly consisting of the floral species like teak and eucalyptus.
Wildlife at Nagarhole National Park The animals that are commonly seen in the
national park are: tiger, leopard, panther, sloth bear, gaur, elephant, sambhar,
chital and other mammals like muntjac, the tiny mouse deer, giant squirrel,
slender loris, langurs, wild boar, pangolin and macaques. The Park has about 250
bird species like Malabar trogan, the Indian Pitta, green imperial pigeon the
Malabar pied hornbill and the great black woodpecker. The jungle cat, leopard
cat and rusty spotted cat are also the other wildlife species within the
national park.
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When to Visit Nagarhole National Park
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Though the park is open all through the year, the best time to visit the
national park is from October to April. The monsoon season is from June to
September; followed by winters till January; and then summer from February to
May.
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How To Get There
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By Air: The nearest airports is Bangalore(236Kms). The Bangalore airport
is well connected with all the major cities in India.
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By Rail : The nearest well-connected railway junction is Mysore(96Kms). |
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By Road: Nagarhole National Park is well connected by road with the major
towns like Madikeri (93 km), Mysore (96 km) and Bangalore (236 km).
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General Information :The tourists have to move in the jeeps or vans run
by the forest department within the Nagarhole National Park, as the local
transport is not available in the park. The visitors have to compulsorily take
the veteran guides along with them while their park tour. The observation towers
offer a panoramic view of the greenery in the park and also a close view of the
wildlife in the park. The best time to use the watchtowers is during the early
hours (6-9 AM) and late afternoon (4-7 PM).
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BBBandipur National Park |
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Karnataka |
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Mysore & Ooty (80-kms) |
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Main Wildlife Found
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Asian Elephants and Gaurs |
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Coverage Area
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874.20-sq-kms |
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BaBandipur National Park. It is situated within Chamarajanagar district in the
southern Indian state of Karnataka, and abuts the states of Tamil Nadu & Kerala.
Endowed with a moderate climate and diverse geographical features, the park
supports a remarkable variety of flora and fauna, making it a veritable paradise
for wildlife. In 1973, Bandipur became one of the first of India's Tiger
Reserves and the southernmost of the nine reserves specially established under
Project Tiger. In 1974, intention was declared under the Wildlife Protection Act
to notify it as a National Park. |
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Flora & Fauna in Bandipur National Parkb> |
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The scrub jungles towards the eastern limits of the park consist of stunted
trees, interspersed with bushes and open grassy patches. Towards its
north-western fringes, there is a gradual shift in the vegetation from open dry
deciduous forests to tropical mixed deciduous forests. These diverse habitats
support an enormous diversity of animal life. With the onset of pre-monsoon
showers in April, Bandipur begins to unfold in all its glory. The resident birds
commence their breeding activities.
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Bandipur is a paradise from April to October. Even before this, during summer,
when dryness prevails over most parts of Bandipur, the backwaters of the Kabini
Reservoir in the northwestern portion of the park host huge congregations of
large mammals, especially the elephant and the gaur. This unique feature makes a
breathtaking spectacle, and is almost the only one of its kind in Asia.
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Best Time to Visit Bandipur National Park |
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The ideal time to visit the Bandipur National Park is between the months of
April and October.
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How To Get There
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By Air : The nearest airport is at Bangalore which is 220 km from
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By Rail : Mysore is nearest railhead, at a distance of 80-kms. |
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By Road : 220 km from Bangalore; 80 km from Mysore; 80 km from Ooty.
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