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The 7 Best National Parks in Kerala, India
Kerala (/ˈkɛrələ/), called Keralam in Malayalam (where Kerala is the adjectival form), is a state in South India on the Malabar Coast. It was formed on 1 November 1956 following the States Reorganisation Act by combining Malayalam-speaking regions. Spread over 38,863 km (15,005 sq mi), it is bordered by Karnataka to the north and northeast, Tamil Nadu to the east and south, and the Lakshadweep Sea to the west. With 33,387,677 inhabitants as per the 2011 Census, Kerala is the thirteenth-largest Indian state by population. It is divided into 14 districts with the capital being Thiruvananthapuram. Thiruvananthapuram is the largest city in the state. Malayalam is the most widely spoken language and is also the official language of the state.
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1. Mathikettan Shola National Park
2. Pampadum Shola National Park
3. Anamudi Shola National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By georgebatzen - Ernakulam, India
Nice place to view.. Nice climate, visit fruits garden with apple, orange, plums, sabarjil, kiwi... trekking is nice..
4. Silent Valley National Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 83 reviews
This is the only remaining undisturbed tropical evergreen rainforest in India.
Reviewed By manjunathvs - Bengaluru, India
Silent valley national park is one of the last undisturbed tracts of South Western Ghats mountain rain forests and tropical moist evergreen forest in India. It is part of the Nilgiri Sub-Cluster, Western Ghats World Heritage Site, recognised by UNESCO in 2007. Entrance is from Mukkali which is 50 km from Coimbatore. Prior booking is required. From Mukkali forest department arranges 25 km drive which takes 2 hours to reach Sairandhri. View from 100 feet height watchtower is awesome. 360 degree view of lush green dense forests. River kunthi flows at this place. It is nice experience but 25 km ride is tiresome.
5. Rajamalai (Eravikulam) National Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,778 reviews
Reviewed By sansantro123 - Kochi (Cochin), India
Eravikulam National Park is 97 kilometre National Park located along the Western and Ghats in the Idukki district of Kerala in India . Situated between 10° 05 N and 10° 20 north 77°0 and 77°10 east , it is the first national park in Kerala. Eravikulam National Park is administered by the Kerala Department of Forest and wildlife , Munnar wildlife Division wich also runs the nearby Mathilakam Shola National Park , Anamudi Shola National Park,Pambadum National Park , Chinnar wildlife sanctuary and the Kurijimala sanctuary. ● Geography :- The main body of the park consists of the high rolling plateau with base elevation of about 2000 m. The terrain consists of high attitude grasslands interspersed with sholas. Anamudi 2695 meters , the highest peak in India South of the Himalayas is inside this park . They merge to form tributaries of the Periyar river in the west and of the Cauvery River in the east . ● Fauna :- Twenty six spices of mammals have been recorded in the park including the largest surviving population of Nilagiri tahr , estimated at at about 750 individuals . The other ungulates are lion tailed macaques , gaur , Indian muntjac and sambar deer . Golden Jackal , Jungle cat, wild dog , leopard and tiger are the main predators . Some little animals such as Nilgiri langur , stripe - necked mongoose, Indian porcupine , Nilgiri marten , small clawed otter , ruddy mongoose, and dusky palm squirrel are also found . Elephants make seasonal visits . ● Flora :- Three major types of plant communities are found in the park grasslands shurblands and foresters . The terrain about 2000 metre is covered primary by grasslands . However there are numerous small patches of forest in hollows and gullies in these areas . The Deepa valleys are extensively forested . Shrublands predominant along the base of the cliffs and interspersed in rocky slab areas . The antibacterial Eupatorium glandulosum is found here . As this is monate forest vegetation many small mosses , forest vegetation many small mosses , lichen are also found here . ● History :- Prior 1971 , the area was managed as a game preserve by the Kannan Devan Hills produce company. The Government of Kerala resumed in 1971, and declared the Eravikulam Rajamala wildlife sanctuary in 1975 to product the habitat of the endangered Nilgiri tahr . It become a National Park in 1978 .
6. Periyar National Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 758 reviews
Reviewed By aadeeshd - Mumbai, India
My wife and I stayed at Thekkady, Idukki from 7th Nov 2018 to 12th Nov 2018. We stayed at The Treetop Resort, which is 500 meters away from Periyar Tiger Reserve entrance. The resort is amazing and you can check my review of The Treetop Resort. Usually people prefer to stay for 1 or 2 days at Thekkady. Thekkady is part of Munnar – Thekkady – Alleppey triangle tour. If you plan to directly go to Thekkady, Cochin airport is the closest airport and it takes 5 hours to reach Thekkady. You can book AC cab at airport for INR 5,000. Though the route is scenic and passes through forest, you won’t see any wild life on your way to Thekkady. According to forest guides, the best season to visit Periyar Tiger Reserve is Nov – May. It wasn’t crowded at all during our visit as we visited during Diwali vacation. Following are the various ecotourism activities conducted at Periyar Tiger Reserve (Check pictures for more details). I am not sure if the activities can be booked online. I highly recommend to book the activities in advance, as they have limited slots. Note: • Rates and timing as of Nov 2018. Children below 12 years are not allowed in any trekking activities • No vehicles are allowed inside the park, all the activities are either walking or boating • You’ll spot lot of local guides offering Jeep safaris, but the safaris are on the outskirts and periphery of the forest • Tiger reserve entry fee has to be paid over and above any activity charge • Don’t expect to spot a tiger or leopard during any of the activities. You can see Bisons, Elephants, Sambar, Wild Boar, Black Monkeys, Giant Squirrels etc. Boating. Ecotourism activities - Nature Walk, Green Walk, Jungle Scout, Bamboo Rafting, Border Hiking, Tiger Trail, Bamboo Groove, Pugmark Trail, Jungle Camp, Jungle Inn, Tribal Dance Contact detail: Phone - +914869224571, +918547603066 Ticket Booking - Kerala Forest Tourism Information Centre (Search on Google Maps) Boating ticket/Bus stand/Entrance ticket address - National Park Ticket Office (Search on Google Maps) Boat landing (Most of the activities start at this point, you can buy bus ticket from bus stand) During our stay at Thekkady we did 1) Pugmark trail – You can check my review at https://www.tripadvisor.in/ShowUserReviews-g297636-d1751438-r635734253-Periyar_Tiger_Reserve-Thekkady_Idukki_District_Kerala.html 2) Bamboo rafting (full day) – You can check review at https://www.tripadvisor.in/ShowUserReviews-g297636-d10532079-r635735843-Bamboo_Rafting_at_Periyar_Wildlife_Sanctuary-Thekkady_Idukki_District_Kerala.html 3) Ayurvedic Massage – Shirodhara at Pranamaya 4) Spice and souvenir shopping at local market Why go to Thekkady/Periyar Tiger Reserve – Relaxation, hike and rafting through dense forest. Don’t go if your sole aim is to spot wild life.
