Explore the mysteries of the deep dark woods, wildlife tours in South India offer a golden opportunity to satiate your desire of adventure. South India is endowed with a galore of wildlife including, birds, mammals, insects, reptiles, amphibians and more. Boasting of housing 25 percent of the World’s tiger population and almost 60 percent of India, wildlife parks in South offer some of the exciting jungle safari experiences in India. Bird watching, boat safaris, and stay in tree houses add to the thrill.
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The cardamom plantations of Thekkady in Kerala houses the Periyar National Park. Noted for its green beauty, tourists favor this place for adventurous activities. Two main rivers Periyar and Pamba sunder the park and are vital source of water for the flora and fauna. Rendezvous of adventure, nature and beauty, it’s one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in South India.
December to March
Nearest Airport – Madurai (136 km)
Nearest Railway Station – Kottayam (114 km)
Nearest Bus Terminal – Kumily (10.4 km)
Bandipur National Park is a beautiful National Park in Karnataka. This place is an essential part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Although numerous tourists visit here but it is still counted as the well-maintained national parks of India. The thrill of Bandipur jungle is evident that even the Maharaja of Mysore couldn’t resist himself from hunting here.
October to March
Nearest Airport – Bangalore (220 km)
Nearest Railway Station – Mysore (80 km)
Nearest Bus Terminal – Ooty (80 km)
Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary is the first and most beautiful sanctuary and finest wildlife destination in India. Nestled in Tamil Nadu, a part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. It is home to 13 percent of all mammal species in India including several endangered and vulnerable species like elephant, Bengal Tiger, Gaur and Indian Leopard.
December to June
Elephant – 06:00 am to 08:00 am and 04:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Nearest Airport – Udagamadalam station (64 km)
Nearest Railway Station – Coimbatore (160 km)
Nearest Bus Terminal – Gudalur (16 km)
Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary in Karnataka, is the largest bird sanctuary in the state. Alternatively known as known as ‘Pakshi Kashi of Karnataka’, it attracts numerous people. The fame of Ranganthittu is quite apparent from the statics that about 3 lakh tourists visited here during 2016 – 2017 making it one of the best place for bird watching in India.
June to December
Nearest Airport – Bangalore (125 km)
Nearest Railway Station – Mysore (18 km)
Nearest Bus Terminal – Mysore (19 km)
The picturesque location of Nagarhole National Park makes it one of the best places jungle Safari India. Settled at the foothills of Western Ghats, the park covers hills, small streams, rich forest cover, waterfalls and valleys. The national park is under consideration to be declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It houses the highest density of herbivores in Asia and is an essential part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
October to May
Jeep safari – 5:30 am to 10:00 am and 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Nearest Airport – Mysore (96 km)
Nearest Railway Station – Mysore (80 km)
Nearest Bus Terminal – Mysore (93 km)
Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary in Karnataka is very famous for sloth bears. The name Daroji is believed to derive from the word ‘Darwaze’ or gates, signifying that this was a gateway to the nearby UNESCO World Heritage Site Hampi. This sanctuary has a legend from Ramayana associated with it. It is believed the lone bear of the vanar-sena (monkey army) of Lord Rama settled here. His progeny grew and now are the natives of the sanctuary. These bears are vegetarian and like to eat berries and wild fruits, which grow in abundance here.
August to April
Wildlife Safari – 6:00 am to 6:00 pm
Nearest Airport – Hubli (143 km from Hampi)
Nearest Railway Station – Hospet (22 km)
Nearest Bus Terminal – Bangalore (199 km)
Located Kerala, Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary is one of the best of the wildlife tours in South India. This pristine land is enclosed by the hillocks and marks the confluence of Kadalundi River and Arabian Sea. It is surely a paradise for wildlife enthusiast and nature lovers. Don’t forget to carry a camera with you so that you can capture and show your discoveries to others.
November to April
Wildlife Safari – 7:00 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Nearest Airport – Calicut International Airport (20.1 km)
Nearest Railway Station – Kozhikode (19 km)
Nearest Bus Terminal – Mananthavady (114 km)
Located in Nilgiri International Biosphere Reserve, the Silent Valley National Park is one of the best wildlife places in Kerala. The name reveals it all about the park, it is totally silent, and not even calls of birds are heard. This is one of a kind experiences that can’t be put in words and better be felt personally. The absolute bliss of nature always seeks the attention of the biologists, naturalists and other researchers.
September to March
Jeep Safari – 7:00 am to 2:00 pm
Nearest Airport – Coimbatore International Airport (91 km)
Nearest Railway Station – Palakkad (69 km)
Nearest Bus Terminal – Mukkali (23 km)
Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is the second elephant reserve in Karnataka. It is most attractive place for wildlife tours in South India. Spot the gentle beasts and also many of the endangered species of flora and fauna is one of its kind. Further, this sanctuary is also acknowledged as the part of the Anshi Dandeli Tiger Reserve.
March and October
Jungle Safari – 6:00 am to 9:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Nearest Airport – Hubli Airport (66 km)
Nearest Railway Station – Alnavar (24 km)
Nearest Bus Terminal – Dandeli (0 km)
Located in ‘God’s Own Country’ Kerala, the Wayanad wildlife sanctuary is the highlight of the favored hill town. It is the second largest wildlife sanctuary in Kerala and one of the best in India. Home to rich wildlife and lush green forests, the sanctuary enjoys the blissful essence of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. It is under consideration for being selected as a World Heritage Site.
August to May
Jeep Safari – 7:00 am to 10:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Nearest Airport – Kozhikode Airport (140 km)
Nearest Railway Station – Kozhikode (105 km)
Nearest Bus Terminal – Wayanad (18 km)
So all the wildlife enthusiasts out there, South India calls you to explore these best places for wildlife tours.
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