Best Wildlife Tours in Cochin

4N/5D : Cochin - Kumarakom - Periyar - Alleppey - Cochin What will you do : Wildlife Safari, Elephant Spotting, Bird Watching, Nature Tour, Houseboat Cruise What will you see : Animals, Birds, Backwaters, Artefacts, Spice Plantations Kerala is home to a diverse environment which lets the traveler experience a wildlife encounter and a pleasant backwater cruise in the same tour. On an engaging tea gardens and backwaters tour, experience the bliss of being cradled by nature. Visit the abounding jungles of Periyar and discover the enthrallment of Kerala’s wildlife. Go boating in a lake nestled amidst rich biodiversity to feel the grandeur of the backwaters. Explore the natural habitats of rare birds with a joyous excursion in a houseboat. 

Thattekkad, the pristine ambience of this sanctuary is unlike. Set at the lowest altitude, the evergreen woods comprise of 280 different species. The avian world includes grey hornbill, white bellied tree pie and some water birds. Munnar is a famous hill station, set at the elevation 1500 m. The whole region is surrounded by tea plants. The mountain forests are rich in its flora and fauna. Birds like Nigiri flycatcher, Nikgiri pipit, and these birds are sighted clearly in surrounding areas too. The trip of Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary will take you to the lofty Ghats with Palani hills. The woodlands have dry deciduous to arid flora and fauna. There are n numbers of rare species. Migrant birds are the main attractions here. Neighboring to Anamalai Sanctuary, Parambikulam Sanctuary is set between two ranges of Karimalagopuram (1,440m) and Sholayar. If you pass through the vales, then vales are affected by the south-west monsoon. Better if you traverse during the monsoons. Monsoons are cool. Rich flora and fauna contain semi evergreen woods, which add charm to the whole region of this sanctuary. Trailing through wet forests is an unlike experience. There are plants of teak. The lush green lands and marshes are seen in south zone. IGWLS means Indira Gandhi Wildlife sanctuary is named after Indira Gandhi. The avian life such as great pied hornbill and Malabar grey hornbill. This sanctuary covers an area around 958 km sq. Indira Gandhi Wildlife in India is once known as Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary.

About the Activity: Border hiking in Periyar takes you through undulating terrains of this beautiful region. Get ready to witness the grand beauty of majestic mountains surrounding this beautiful place from all sides. Trek through narrow pathways that provide you with best views of the lofty mountains, green pastures and stunning valleys that will further make you trip worth remembering! This trekking program takes you on a trekking spree through well-acclaimed Periyar tiger reserve – get ready to witness exotic wild animals roaming freely in the jungles. For a nature lover, this place is certainly a true paradise – apart from the diversified animal kingdom, you can also get the best views of beautiful birds and butterflies adorning this region. Border hiking in Periyar takes you through lush-green thickets crowned at a height of around 900-1200m. Hike through winding trials, listen to chirpings of the birds on distant mountain ranges and explore the treasure of silence while trekking here with friends and family. A perfect getaway destination, away from the humdrum of city life prepare yourself to get dazzled in the lap of Mother Nature like never before with an enthralling Border hiking in Periyar.Starting Point: Entrance Gate/ Bamboo Grove CottageEnding Point: Entrance Gate/ Bamboo Grove CottageTimings: 8 AM to 5 PMCapacity: Min 2 | Max 10

South Zone or South Western Ghats offers unusual rambling plants and lush green lands on hills. These are the most enzootic regions of birds on earth. The paradise of wildlife lovers and nature gazers Neyyar wild life sanctuary is bounded by the Western Ghats. Pass through the brilliant and colorful landscapes, sheer pleasing birding tour is unforgettable. Do not forget to explore Peppara wildlife sanctuary where you can find versatile birds including ling Kobra and python. The deciduous forests are reached after crossing hilly and low slopes. Verdant in its flora and fauna, Mundanthurai is another sanctuary which rages from dry forests to evergreen woods. Move towards an outstanding sanctuary, Koonthankulam is maintained by the villagers. It is the hugest breeding water bird reserve which has attracted lakhs of birds every year.

Start from Kochi either from hotel or airport. Move towards bird sanctuary of Thattekkad. Located at the lowest altitude, this evergreen forest of Thattakkad sanctuary houses 280 species of colorful birds. It is one of the low altitude evergreen forests. Birdlife includes various birds such as white bellied tree pie, grey hornbill, rufous babbler and several water birds. Apart from this, the wood of this sanctuary is now the agricultural and plantation regions. The areas give some sights of various avian. Thattekad is the most abundant bird habitat of India.

Located in the district of Thrissur, Chimmony wildlife sanctuary has the watershed areas of two rivers. Kunumali and Mupliyam rivers are bounded by hills. It comprises of several kinds of flora and fauna. Chimmony Wildlife in India is set near the Peechi Vazhani wildlife in kerala. There are around 110 different kinds of birds including 22 kinds of migratory birds. The water body of this sanctuary is the abode of 31 various species of local fish. Apart from this many a rare species of endangered orchids and herbs like Mara Manjal (tree turmeric) and analivegam adds to the biodiversity of this sanctuary.

A seven day long tour will give you an opportunity to traverse through well known Kerala Wildlife Sanctuaries and national parks. Explore the diverseness of centre Western Ghats. Set in Munnar district, Periyar Tiger Reserve is essential to go for Jungle Track. Various options are available to trail in this sanctuary. Built in 1984, Chinnar Wildlife is canopied with blended vegetation. Dry and dense forests shoals and wet grasslands increases charm to the entire sanctuary. The Silent Valley National Park is regarded as the last pristine area of tropical coniferous woodland in India. It is popular because of its rich flora and fauna. Gorgeous Rivers, lush green pastures, hills and rolling slopes form this sanctuary exquisite. This park is also famous for unique herbs and plants. Wildlife includes animals like elephants, tigers and lion tailed macaques. Paradise for nature lovers, another tiger reverse, Anamalai covers an area of 108 sq km. Anamalai tiger trail is set on hill which comprises of dense forests and lush green terrains. There are 800 species to speckle in this National Park.  

5N/6D : Cochin - Periyar - Kumarakom - Marari - Cochin What will you do : Visit Jungles, See Birdlife, Jeep Safari, Visit Beach, Tour Spice Plantations, Boating. What will you see : Elephants, Tigers, Birds, Beach, Spice Plantation, Lake. Experience the engaging beauty of nature at its best on a wildlife and beach tour in Kerala. See the exotic flora and fauna of this region and witness the impressive birdlife surrounding a lake. Go Jeep Safaris deep into the jungle to visit the habitants of the enchanting wildlife. Smell the fresh fragrance of homemade spices and play on the shores of a picturesque beach. Your tour lasts six days and takes will give you all the reason to hold back the memories of the tour forever in your minds. 

Kerala, “God’s Own Country” is the best place to explore the splendid beauty of nature. Lying on the Malabar Coast, Kerala boasts of its rich greenery and the tranquil backwaters. Due to this unending adventure of the beauty of nature, Kerala is also referred to as one of the must-see destinations for a lifetime and paradise on earth. Starting from the endless tea gardens to the spice plantations, the chains of tranquil river islands to elegant houseboats, Kerala is the perfect blend of beauty within folds of nature. And if you add to that the serene and colorful landscapes that only come to be once in every 10 years, the fun and adventure get multiplied by tenfolds.The beauty of the flowers of Neel Kurunji that grow on the hills of Munnar in the Eravikulam National Park add a surreal beauty to the land in two ways; the distinct blue color that make the hills look they are actually blue, and the fact that they are a phenomenon that occurs only once in a decade. The event of blossoming of these flowers happening right now makes this once in a decade chance to visit Kerala and see the place at its colorful best. Also famous are the indigenous species of Ibex, popularly known as the Nilgiri Tahr which are a rare sighting just adds to the charm of the entire set of this tour. The experience of rolling hills covered in Blue and spotting a rare species of Ibex in Munnar will become the highlight of your trip. And that is a lot to say given that there is a lot more in store that this package has.This 6 day 5 nights tour of Kerala starts from Cochin, takes you to Munnar to see the various attractions that make this place famous. After spending a wonderful day here looking at the beauty of nature, you would then leave for the natural destination of Thekkady which is famous for being the home to Periyar Lake and the Periyar Tiger Reserve. Spend some time exploring the spice plantations. From here, you would be going to see the backwaters of Alleppey where, after a long day of sightseeing, will check-in to the classic houseboats and enjoy the adventure of sailing and exploring the far reaches of Kerala. To give it all the perfect ending, you will also get to witness the most perfect sunset on the backwaters. You will then be transferred back to Kochin to bring the experience to an end.

About the Activity:Add this 6 day sightseeing tour of different magnificent locations in Kerala to your travel diary at the earliest. Choose this Mumbai- Kerala- Mumbai tour package for clubbing with the scenic images of God's Own Country.Start the trip from Kochi, the IT hub of Kerala but it still possesses a plenty of unrivaled historical sights very proudly.Visit Munnar, the coldest region, then Thekkady, an enlarged tiger reserve and Alleppey, the region encircled by backwater; know the beauty of this tiny state is undefinable.The package includes food, accommodation and transportation during the whole trip which is inclusive of flight transfers.

About the Activity: Delight in a tiger trail in Periyar along with friends and family for a truly blissful experience. Trek through narrow pathways winding through hills and forests while you mesmerize in the abundance of beauty accompanying you throughout your trek. Enthrall in the natural beauty– indulge in this exciting trekking and camping program that provides you with the best views of the Periyar tiger reserve. Trek through the luxuriant forests, no matter which trail you chose, get ready for some mind-blowing sceneries, witness exotic wildlife roaming in the jungles carefree. Camp under the clear blue sky and sip in the morning and evening glory of this quaint land. Trek in this slice of paradise that will help you in shedding off all your worries and ruggedness of the city life. Relax with friends and family while indulging in this exciting tiger trail in Periyar. Return with a bag full of refreshing and sweet memories. Meal Types: Breakfast (2), Lunch (2), Dinner (2) Accommodation Types: Tented Accommodation Activities: Trekking, Camping Difficulty Level: Easy

5D/4N : Cochin – Munnar – Cochin What will you see : Hill Stations, Waterfalls, Tea Estates, Dams, Wildlife Sanctuary What will you do : Tea Museum Visit, Boat Rides, Wildlife Sanctuary Exploration A journey like never before! Embark on a trip that takes you into the heartland of an amazing hill station and unveils the mesmerising wonders of nature to you. This five day trip to Munnar gives you ample time to explore the wonders of nature and revel in the luxuriant beauty of the surroundings. Visit awe inspiring waterfalls, enchanting hill stations, exciting wildlife sanctuaries and lush green tea estates in the picturesque surroundings of Munnar within this trip.

Marayoor can boast of being the only natural sandalwood forests in Kerala. Bordered by Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary and Anamudi Chola National Park, there are bright opportunities for you to spot leopards, deer, elephants and other Indian Wildlife Species. Marayoor is pretty famous for primitive cave drawings and pre-historic burials. Even in the surrounding valleys and hills there are several burial gravestones. The girdle traces till Palani hills. The primeval rock refuge work of art originates in Marayoor and other forests are as old as 9000 BC.

About the Activity: Get ready to free yourself from all the cobwebs of the city and digital life while camping with jungle jeep safari in Periyar. Delight in the stunning beauty of Mother Nature that provides you with a best escapade experience away from the routine life – enjoy the beautiful greenery enveloping this entire region and clear blue sky. Delight in the stunning natural beauty of tea estate staple to this region. Witness the relishing aroma of various spice fields sprawling this slice of paradise on earth. While camping with jungle jeep safari in Periyar – brace yourself to view stunning evergreen forests that is a happy home to various exotic wildlife species sprawling in the region. The idyllic weather conditions and the luxuriant greenery is a happy home to various beautiful animal species – get ready to have close encounters with tiger, elephants, leopards, bears, Indian gaur, sambar, mouse deer and lion tailed macaque, Nilgiri Marten and lot more. Explore the wide diversity of flora and fauna available on the beautiful land of Gavi – enthrall in this amazing camping with jungle jeep safari in Periyar along with friends and family for a completely adventurous and blissful experience. Meal Types: Breakfast (1), Lunch (1), Dinner (1) Accommodation Types: Tented Accommodation Activities: Trekking, Camping, Peddle Boating, Jeep Safari Difficulty Level: Easy

Positioned between the Anamalai ranges in Tamilnadu and the Nelliampathy ranges in Kerala, the regal Western Ghats consists of the wildlife sanctuary known as Parambikulam.This is one of the most famous sanctuaries which consist of virgin beauties along with the gift of nature. The sanctuary has exceptional wildlife beauty consisting of crocodiles, and aquatic animals. The sanctuary is a great range from Eravikulam to Peechhi and consists of notable amount of wildlife. Parambikulam consists of bison- one of the most famous and well known animals. Animals like bears, elephants, chital leopards, tigers, crocodiles and panthers are also residents to this sanctuary. Other animals like cobras, vipers, macaques, black eagles, turtles, and kraits also engulf the island.The sanctuary are one of the most well protected sanctuaries with least amount of footfall. It has also been known as a tiger sanctuary with limited entry.

About the Activity: If you are some who loves to travel and check out diverse cultures and places, this tour is the right one to pick. The trip is planned in a way that will bring to you, the true blend of Kerala’s unique beauty and rustic charm. Starting from the enchanting landscapes of Munnar to the beauty of Periyar and Kumarakom, these is a lot to see, enjoy and explore in this tour. There is also the rare experience of houseboat cruising along the backwaters that Kerala is so famous for. One also has the golden opportunity to spend some quality time at the pristine beaches of the state before departing back to their home with lifetime memories to cherish.What will you see: Waterfalls, Lakes, Backwater, Wildlife Sanctuary, Echo Point, Tea Plantation, Tiger Reserve, Beach, Museum, Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Neighboring to Anamalai Sanctuary, Parambikulam Sanctuary is set between two ranges of Karimalagopuram (1,440m) and Sholayar. If you pass through the vales, then vales are affected by the south-west monsoon. Better if you traverse during the monsoons. Monsoons are cool. Rich flora and fauna contain semi evergreen woods, which add charm to the whole region of this sanctuary. Trailing through wet forests is an unlike experience. There are plants of teak. The lush green lands and marshes are seen in south zone. IGWLS means Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary is named after Indira Gandhi. The avian life such as great pied hornbill and Malabar grey hornbill. This sanctuary covers an area around 958 km sq. Indira Gandhi Wildlife India is once known as Anamalai Wildlife in kerala.

Munnar is a famous hill station, set at the elevation 1500 m. The whole region is surrounded by tea plants. The mountain forests are rich with its flora and fauna. Birds like Nigiri flycatcher, Nikgiri pipit. These birds are sighted clearly in surrounding areas too. Popularly known as a Wildlife Sanctuary, Chinnar covers an area of 90,422 sq km. You will pass through arid forests, moist grasslands and high shoals. On the way you may find deer, monkeys, Sambhar, and peacocks. An entire route is passes through undulated terrain and hilly patches which add charm to the splendid surroundings. The world of avian is the main attraction here. IGWLS means Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary is named after Indira Gandhi. The avian life such as great pied hornbill and Malabar grey hornbill. This sanctuary covers an area around 958 km sq. Indira Gandhi wildlife of kerala is once known as Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary.  

Tucked in the valley between the Anamalai ranges of Tamil Nadu and the Nelliampathy ranges of Kerala on the majestic Western Ghats is the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary. This virgin valley that is the pride of Palakkad district is a glorious tribute to untouched nature. The reservoir harbors several varieties of aquatic fauna including mugger crocodiles that are often seen sunning on its banks. The sanctuary being a major ecological continuum from Peechhi to Eravikulam through Anamalai aids the large viable populations of wildlife in kerala. Parambikulam has one of the largest population of gaur (bison). It is also a home to elephants, sloth bears, wild boars, sambhars, chital tigers, panthers and crocodiles. There are also bonnet macaques, spectacled cobras, kraits, vipers, turtles, darters, little cormorants and black eagles. It is the best protected and least crowded sanctuary in Kerala. Now it attained the status of Tiger Reserve. The entry is restricted and allowed only 30 vehicles a day.