Skip the beaches! South India’s Western & Eastern Ghats host incredible wildlife sanctuaries. Here are 10 jungles you must explore." 

Bandipur, a jewel of the Nilgiri Biosphere, is famed for its Tigers and unforgettable herds of Asiatic Elephants roaming its grasslands. 

Bandipur National Park, Karnataka 

Periyar offers a peaceful boat ride where misty hills meet wildlife like Sambars and Gaurs—a paradise for nature lovers. 

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala

Nagarhole, or Rajiv Gandhi National Park, is rich in wildlife. Kabini River’s backwaters offer boat and jeep safaris—perfect for spotting the rare Black Panther! 

Nagarhole National Park

Mudumalai, bordering Bandipur and Wayanad, is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere. Its forests and swamps shelter a wide variety of birds and mammals .

Mudumalai National Park, Tamil Nadu

Wayanad, in the Nilgiri Biosphere, is known for lush green hills and forests. Elephants and deer roam freely in this peaceful sanctuary. 

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala

Anamalai Hills’ reserve, formerly Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary, shelters Tigers and unique Western Ghats species like the Nilgiri Tahr and Malabar Giant Squirrel.

Anamalai Tiger Reserve

Parambikulam in Palakkad offers a pristine jungle experience, home to Tigers, Indian Bison, and the ancient Kannimara Teak tree. 

Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, Kerala

Silent Valley, one of India’s most pristine rainforests, is untouched and rich in biodiversity—a paradise for botanists and birdwatchers. 

Silent Valley National Park, Kerala

Take a break from big mammals at Ranganathittu, Karnataka’s largest bird sanctuary, where thousands of migratory birds visit the Kaveri River islands. 

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Karnataka

Bhadra Tiger Reserve, along the Bhadra River, offers moist and dry forests with Tigers, Leopards, and the rare Malabar Crested Eagle—a serene safari experience. 

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka

Bhadra Tiger Reserve, along the Bhadra River, offers moist and dry forests with Tigers, Leopards, and the rare Malabar Crested Eagle—a serene safari experience. 

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