The state of Tamil Nadu is rich vegetation of different species of flora and fauna. Though the state has been popularized with its magnificent temples and their architecture or the beaches but surely this beautiful state has other ways to mesmerize you. It is being recorded that Tamil Nadu has more than 2000 species of fauna at its stretch. The wildlife in the state ranges from the species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, marine creatures, insects, etc.
Take a trip down with your family to the lush green spectacular wildlife of Tamil Nadu which is ready to take you in the warmth of their love this winter:
Annamalai (Indira Gandhi) Wildlife Sanctuary:
Annamalai also popularly known as Indira Gandhi wildlife sanctuary was set up in the year 1976. Now the sanctuary covers up a massive land area of 108 sq. kms and has acquired the status of a National Park. This moist and deciduous wet park gives you the perfect ambience of being in the lap of nature and restraining you to go back to your hustle routine. The wildlife sanctuary experiences different pattern of rainfall which is sole reason for its diverse variants.
In the sanctuary, there are a rich number of Elephant, Leopard, Gaur, Wild boar, species of birds like Grey jungle fowl, Malabar and Great pied hornbills, Ceylon frogmouth and Malabar trogon Chital, Sambar, Muntjac and Giant Squirrel.
Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
Mudumalai is edged by the Wynad Wildlife Sanctuary and Bandipura Tiger Reserve. Mudumalai holds a prestigious and heritage importance as it was once a part of temple (the Raja of the Nilambur) property of Tamil Nadu. Mudumalai is abundant with vegetation types ranging from moist deciduous to dry deciduous and dry thorn forests. Being situated in the Nilgiri hills, the place will give you the perfect set up of escapade from city noise directly to the nature’s best.
It is commonly popular for Asiatic Elephants and herds of these can be commonly seen along the National Highway enrooting the park. While tigers and leopards are occasionally seen here along with the varied varieties of slothed beer, barasingha, chital, gaur, wild dog, Malabar squirrels, etc.
Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary:
Situated close to the town of India’s terminating point Kanyakumari, this wildlife sanctuary is a heavenly treat for those who are ardent lover of nature. This sanctuary is wide spread in a massive area of approximately 402 sq. kms. The enchanting and delightful views from Keeriparai and Maraimalai Hills are surely to hold your breath and let you have the most precious memoir for your lifetime. The scenic beauty of landscape of sanctuary soothes soul and eye of one who is on the hunt of flee from his hectic life.
This virgin environment of sanctuary is affluent in the variants of black buck, Indian wild dog (dhole), Bonnet Macaque, small Indian civet wild boar, jackals, , Slender Loris, Jungle Cat, Sloth Bear,mongoose, Indian fox, Flying Fox , , pangolin, Common Langur or Hanuman Langur, Indian Porcupine, India Hare, Nilgiri Tahr and Sambar, Nilgiri Langur Otter, Large Brown Flying Squirrel, , Indian Giant Squirrel. Feel yourself lucky enough to spot rock python enroute your expedition.
Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park
The gulf of mannar marine national park is a must have bucket list for the marine fervent, it is no less than a wonder comprising a group of 21 Islands covering almost 8 KMs length of coastal lines of Tamil Nadu state in southern part of India. The marine park established in the year 1986 attained the status as of a national level biosphere reserve in the year 1989.
This biosphere is a unique marine national park which covers more than 11 species of sea grass, 3600 variants of flora and fauna including more than 100 species of hard coral. The marine lives fondly inviting you to live their blue life are the pearl oysters, dolphins, sea-horse and many of turtles, sea cucumbers, barracuda, sprats and herrings can be found enroute the diving or snorkeling. One who loves cuddling the turtles then you can find them on the sea shores. These islands are also visited by the migratory birds.