subject: Wildlife In India Visit Periyar National Park [print this page] Wildlife in India is one of key attractions of India tourism. There are a number of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in this country which can be visited and explore on India wildlife tours and travels. Periyar National Park is one of the most visited destinations for wildlife tourism in this country. Located in the Indian state of Kerala, the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary attracts a large number of nature lovers, wildlife lovers and wildlife adventure enthusiasts from all over the world. It is also one of 27 tiger reserves in India. It is one of the main destinations of many itineraries of various Kerala wildlife tour packages.
The Periyar National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary is home to rich flora and fauna. Wildlife adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers from all over the world visit this famous wildlife park in south India. There are a variety of mammals, birds, reptiles, plants, and trees species in the park. There are 62 different kinds of mammal fond this park. There are about 53 tigers in the park. The park features about 1000 elephants. Other animals found in this sanctuary are leopards, Nilgiri langurs, common langurs, Indian wild dogs, horse deer (sambhar), barking deer, mongoose, foxes, jackals, mouse deer, bonnet macaques, lion tailed macaque, Malabar squirrel, wild boar, sloth bear, etc.
There are about 320 different species of avifauna (birds) in this sanctuary. Major birds found in the park are darters, kingfishers, cormorants, great Malabar hornbills, rocket-tailed drongos, otters, fish owls, eagles, egrets, gray herons, white egrets, orioles, gray hornbills, etc. About 45 different kinds of reptiles are found in this park. There are 30 species of snakes, two species of turtle and 13 species of lizards found in the park. Travelers can see monitor lizards basking in the sun on the rocks along the shore of Periyar Lake that runs though the park. Pythons, King Cobra, etc are also found. There is the beautiful Periyar Lake that runs through the middle of park. The boat cruise over the lake is the best way to explore the jungle attractions.
Travelers can also enjoy Periyar attractions by elephant safari which is one of the most sought after options for India jungle safari tour and travels. Well, visit Periyar and enjoy exotic Wildlife in India. You will have a unique lifetime experience.
