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.
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Wild
Wonders of North India
Duration: 14 nights/15 days
Places to Visit: Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambhore - Bharatpur - Agra - Lucknow
- Dudhwa - Lucknow - Delhi
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Idukki National Park