Wildlife Adventure in Kerala
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Wildlife tour usually falls in the category of nature tourism, yet it is a part of adventure tourism due to the risk involved in it. Kerala houses a few wild life sanctuaries and it is said that when one set outs tours inside the jungle road of a village he or she will sure face a wild elephant.
Nature Trek :
An adventure enthusiasts can walk through the idyllic greeneries of Kerala, the local guide will guide him or her for daylong nature adventure. The trekking route is usually 4 to 5 kilometers long. In the nature walk one will spot various birds, butterflies and other wild habitats of the jungle. The trails even cross through evergreen forests and marshy grasslands. One may also encounter Giant Squirrels, Gaur, Elephants, Nilgiri
Langur, etc. The local naturalist is knowledgeable enough to keep you away from risk or danger. The destinations of Kerala which offer opportunities for nature trek are Thekkady and Munnar. Munnar hill station of Idukki district of Kerala has various nature trails.
Jeep Safari :
Still some places of Kerala are less accessible, as jeep is a vehicle which can crawls down rough and rocky terrains. By a jeep safari one can reach the interior locations of Kerala which have vast natural life. But one has to select an expert driver and guide who can only make your Kerala jeep safari a fruitful one. Inner line permit is required for foreigners to enter some of the areas of the Kerala. The locations for jeep safari are Thekkady and Munnar and the wildlife sanctuaries of the state.
Tiger Trail :
Periyar Tiger Reserve is the only tiger reserve in Kerala; a tiger trail to Periyar and Thekkady will be a real adventure thrill to a tiger freak. One might encounter indigenous wildlife like Nilgiri langur, giant squirrel, elephant, etc. The tiger trail crawls down through hills and valleys. The campers have to take some basic needs to spend the night amidst the jungle. Armed forest guards will accompany the trekking groups. The distance covered by an each tiger trek is about 20 to 35 kilometers.
Wilderness Camps :
Wilderness camps at Thekkady in Kerala are arranged by the nature lovers for preservation of Thekkady and its hills, valleys, forests, grasslands, rowing waterfalls, and plantations. On the outskirt of Thekkady, elephant, Nilgiri Tahr, lion-tailed macaque are spotted. The tourists can go for long trekking and birding tour in guidance of the local guides who have a good knowledge of the forests and animals. The nature conservationists organize the camps for preservation of nature. Wilderness camp is organized as a recreation program for the tourists.
Elephant Safari :
While in Kerala, a tourist should never miss an elephant safari. Elephants are domesticated by Kerala people and in each and every Kerala temple festival elephant plays a significant role. Adventure buffs set out safari on the back of elephant to the remote forests. One can also explore the jungle life and plantation gardens of Kerala embarking an elephant safari.
Bamboo Rafting :
Bamboo Rafting is a hiking and rafting programme from dawn to dusk. The group paddle the bamboo raft made from bamboo. While sailing down on a bamboo raft the paddlers can stop at a nearby forest and explore the wildlife. The bamboo raft usually lasts for three or two hours and one gets a view of the forest life. At the edges of the Periyar Lake one will spot animals like elephant, gaur and sambar.
