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Wildlife in Kerala
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6 guides
Thekkady
Idukki · 2 nights
Periyar's lake and tiger reserve, spice gardens and the busiest wildlife gateway in Kerala.
Silent Valley National Park
Palakkad · 1–2 nights
A remote, protected rainforest in the Nilgiri Biosphere, visited only by permit and on foot.
Gavi
Pathanamthitta · 1–2 nights
A forest eco-camp on the edge of Periyar, reached by a winding road and limited by permit.
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary
Ernakulam · 1–2 nights
A small, bird-rich forest sanctuary in the low hills east of Kochi, best explored with a local guide.
Ranipuram Hills
Kasaragod · Half a day
Grass-covered hills and shola forest on Kerala's northern border, with a short, rewarding trek.
Thenmala
Kollam · Half a day to 1 night
A forest-fringed ecotourism project in the Western Ghats foothills, with boardwalks, boating and short trails.
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