Kerala Wildlife Packages

Things to Expect from our Wildlife Tours to Kerala

Kerala has a number of thick, wet intriguing evergreen forests in the natural sanctuaries and biosphere reserves that is the natural habitat of birds like bellied tree pie, grey hornbill and babbler and common animals like the Asian elephant, Bengal tiger, leopard, Nilgiri Tahr, Indian porcupine, a wide variety of monkeys and grizzled giant squirrel. The secluded forests of Kerala also host a number of endangered species like the lion-tailed macaque, Indian sloth, and guarantee commonly referred to as the Indian bison. With our Kerala wildlife tour packages, you could trail through these forests with guided tours, indulge in wildlife safaris and take a close look at the animals, birdwatch under the canopy of the thick woods and traverse through the breathtakingly majestic mountains.

Biosphere Reserves and Sanctuaries in Kerala that should Top your Bucket List

While the entire state is a dream to be explored, we list you the top 5 wildlife sanctuaries that you cannot afford to miss with the Kerala wildlife packages.

• Periyar National Park Primarily a tiger reserve with an estimation of about 40 tigers making this national park their home, Periyar reserve draws tourists for the easy sighting of the elephant herd here. The spectacular Periyar Dam meets the quench of the wildlife living in this sanctuary and the chances of spotting tigers, elephants, langurs and other exotic colorful birds and reptiles here are pretty high.
• Wayanad wildlife sanctuary Sharing its borders with Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary brims with the deciduous and semi-evergreen forests and boasts of 45 species of mammals; the common ones being the elephants, tigers, panthers, spotted deers and the Indian bison. The lush green of the sanctuary and the moist smell of the forests in the Western Ghats is sure to kindle one's interest in wildlife photography.
• Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the twelve protected wildlife sanctuaries of Kerala and is the home to a number of species like the tufted grey langur, guarantee, slender loris, spotted deer, grizzled giant squirrel, crocodile, tiger, wild elephant, and leopard. The trekking trail in this sanctuary that leads to the stunning waterfall amidst the deciduous and sandal forests is something that one cannot afford to miss.
• Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary The northernmost wildlife sanctuary in Kerala, the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Kannur district in Kerala. The kind of animals and creatures found here are varied, namely the elephant herd, Hanuman Langur, Nilgiri Langur, and the Malabar Giant Squirrel. The sanctuary boasts of a wide variety of butterfly species and the mesmerizing trekking options of the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is a huge draw amongst wildlife enthusiasts.
• Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary Idukki, also known as the Spice Garden of Kerala has a rugged terrain that is predominantly covered by dense forests. The wildlife sanctuary which is built around the famous Idukki Arch Dam plays host to a number of elephants, tigers, wild goats, and other native animals.

Best Time to go on a Wildlife Tour to Kerala

The best time to plan Kerala wildlife packages tour is during the winter and autumn months from October to May. During these months, the temperature is usually pleasant with little precipitation and spotting the animals with guided safaris get easy. Also, the lush green canopy of the sanctuaries makes the rugged terrain of the Western Ghats look absolutely surreal letting you enjoy the Kerala wildlife packages tour to the fullest. Kerala experiences heavy rainfall during the monsoon months (June and July). Planning a trip to Kerala during these months, especially if it’s for a wildlife adventure is not advisable.

Best Way to Reach Kerala

Kerala is well-connected with the rest of India through roads, railways, and airports. Cochin, Calicut, and Trivandrum are the major airports of Kerala and these cities have excellent connectivity to every nook and corner of Kerala via roads and railways that make it easier to explore the wildlife of Kerala with our Kerala wildlife packages.