Idukki National Park,
India
Located in the southern state of India, Kerala, Idukki National Park is one of
Kerala's finest havens for wildlife and is home to vast herds of Elephants,
bisons, bear, wild boars, sambar wild dogs, jungle cats, tiger, wild boar and
has a very large concentration of various species of snakes including cobra,
viper, kraits and numerous non-poisonous ones. The bird life in the sanctuary is
equally impressive. Important birds include myna, jungle fowl, black bulbul,
laughing thrush, woodpecker, peafowl, kingfisher etc.Located at an altitude
of 450-748 mt above sea level, Idukki National Park occupies the forestland
between the Cheruthoni River and the Periyar River covering an area of 33 sq km.
The landscape includes a scenic lake around the sanctuary, which adds to the
beauty of the sanctuary. The lake, which surrounds the sanctuary on three sides,
is covered by an charming canopy of tropical evergreen and deciduous trees. You
can enjoy boat ride on the lake.
In short, it may be said that rich wildlife and scenic beauty make the Idukki
National Park one of the best game viewing destinations in the state of Kerala.
The sanctuary is easily accessible from all the places of India.
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