An oasis of geographical and cultural delights, southern part of India is renowned for its charming beaches, cultural heritage, enticing wildlife reserves, verdant spice and coffee plantations and vivid geographical splendors.
South India tours though have another façade to it; it is the adventure travels to far and unknown world of wilderness. The region is circled at three edges with three oceans of the world and thus is blessed with mesmerizing bays and beaches; it is also dotted with plethora of fresh-water bodies making it very fertile.
Southern part of India is thus studded with several wildlife sanctuaries and thus for adventure –enthusiasts tours to South India are all about wilderness and lush jungles.The region is marked by wide diversity of flora and fauna which is due to its pleasant climate and ideal topography favorable for breeding of diverse populace of plants and animals. While on
South India tours one can visit several wildlife parks out of which the famous ones are:
Periyar National Park : A national reserve situated in the lush mountains of Western Ghats in Kerala, Periyar National Park covers about 925 km sq of landscape under which thriving populations of flora and fauna flourishes.The in-habitants spotted in the park mainly include Indian elephants, gaur, sambar, foxes, leopards, barking deer, elusive Nilgiri tahr and more. Also the park is home to four species of primates – lion-tailed macaque, the common langur, Nilgiri Langur and Bonnet Macaque. A boat ride on the pristine Lake Periyar flowing inside the premises of the national park is possibly the best way to spot these wilds visiting the lake to quench their thirst.
Nagarhole National Park : Spread across sprawling 94 kilometers of landscape in Karnataka, Nagarhole National Park is one of the best places to spot tigers and elephants and thus is a must visit for all those out on
South India tours .
The park is embellished with rich flora and very many meandering rivulets, waterfalls and small streams.
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary : Situated in Kumarakom the park is perched on the banks of Vembanad Lake. Set in the Kerala backwaters Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is a paradise for ornithologists with its hundreds of species of colorful birds such as waterfowl, egret, cuckoo, Siberian Crane, teal, flycatcher, several migratory birds coming from Himalayas and more.
Bandipur National Park : Serving as a habitat to tigers and several other wild creatures, Bandipur National Park is one of India’s best known protected areas. The park mainly has timber trees including teak, Rosewood, Sandlewood and more all around creating a tranquilizing panorama. Inside its lush greens one can spot several predator species such as tigers, leopard, dhole, Sloth Bear, hyena, barking deer, four-horned antelope and more.
The wild side of
South India tours is brought very vividly with their jungle safaris. These are guarded tours of lush jungles of South India.
Travelers accompanied with expert naturalists and guides enter the jungles in guarded jeeps or for a more exotic essence of jungle pick elephant safaris for enthralling game viewing.
Nagarhole National Park : Spread across sprawling 94 kilometers of landscape in Karnataka, Nagarhole National Park is one of the best places to spot tigers and elephants and thus is a must visit for all those out on South India tours .
