WILD LIFE SANCTURIES IN INDIA

Kerala and Kerala Tourism at a Glance

Kerala, a State in the Republic of India, has 14 districts or administrative divisions. Kerala,  situated on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Named as one of the ten paradises of the world by the National Geographic Traveler, Kerala is famous especially for its ecotourism . Its unique culture and traditions, coupled with its varied demography, has made Kerala one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.
Marketing campaigns launched by the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation—the government agency that oversees tourism prospects of the state—laid the foundation for the growth of the tourism industry. In the decades that followed, Kerala Tourism was able to transform itself into one of the niche holiday destinations in India. The tag line Kerala- God’s Own Country was adopted in its tourism promotions and became synonymous with the state. Today, Kerala Tourism is a global superbrand and regarded as one of the destinations with the highest brand recall.In 2006, Kerala attracted 8.5 million tourists–an increase of 23.68% in foreign tourist arrivals compared to the previous year, thus making it one of the fastest growing tourism destination in the world.
Popular attractions in the state include the beaches at Kovalam, Cherai and Varkala; the hill stations of Munnar, Nelliampathi, Ponmudi and Wayanad; and national parks and wildlife sanctuaries at Periyar and Eravikulam National Park. The “backwaters” region—an extensive network of interlocking rivers, lakes, and canals that centre on Alleppey, Kumarakom, and Punnamada—also see heavy tourist traffic. Heritage sites, such as the Padmanabhapuram Palace, Hill Palace, Mattancherry Palace are also visited. Cities such as Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram(Trivandrum) are popular centres for shopping and traditional theatrical performances.
The major cities are Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode. There are three airports in the state which provide international and domestic connections.Here is some quick information on Kerala which will be useful for travellers visiting the State.

		Location	:	Southwestern tip of India.
		Area	:	38,863 sq km.
		Population	:	31,84,1374
		Capital	:	Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
		Language	:	Malayalam. English is widely spoken.
		Religion	:	Hinduism, Christianity, Islam
		Time	:	GMT +5:30
		Currency	:	Indian Rupee
		Climate	:	Tropical
		Summer	:	February – May (24 – 33°C)
		Monsoon	:	June – August (22 – 28°C) October – November
		Winter	:	November – January (22 – 32°C)
		Districts		Old Name

 

 

National Parks in India

National Parks

Name	Place	State
Bandhavagarh National Park	Shahdol	Madhya Pradesh
Bandipur National Park	Mysore	Karnataka
Bannarghata National Park	Bangalore	Karnataka
Borivili National Park	Mumbai	Maharashtra
Corbett National Park	Garhwal	Uttar Pradesh
Dudhewa National Park	Lakhimpur	Uttar Pradesh
Eravikulan Rajmallay National Park	Idduki	Kerala
Gir National Park	Junagarh	Gujarat
Guindy National Park	Madras	Tamil Nadu
Hazaribagh National Park	Hazaribagh	Bihar
Kanha National Park	Mzandla & Balaghat	Madhya Pradesh
Kaziranga National Park	Jorhat	Assam
Kangchandsenda National Park	Gangtok	Sikkim
Nagerhole	Coorg	Karnataka
Nawegaon National Park	Bhandara	Maharashtra
Pench Nationa Park	Nagpur	Maharastra
Rohia Naional Park	Kullu	Himchal Pradesh
Shivpur Naional Park	Shivpuri	Madhyaradesh
Tadoba Naional Park	Chandrapur	Maharashtra
Valavadar Naional Park	Bhavnagar	Gujarat

 

Wild Life Sancturies in India

 Name                                                                    Place                                   State
Chandraprabha Sanctuary                         Varanasi                       Uttar Pradesh
Dachigam Sanctuary                                      Srinagar                      Jammu & Kashmir
Ghana Bird Sanctuary                                   Bharatpur                    Rajasthan
Ghatprabha Bird Sanctuary                       Belgaum                        Karnataka
Jaldapara Sanctuary                                     Jalpaiguri                      West Bengal
Kutree Game Sanctuary                               Bestar                             Madhya Pradesh
Manas Tigar Sanctuary                                 Barpeta                         Assam
Melapattu Bird Sanctuary                            Nellor                             Andra Pradesh
Mudumalai Sanctuary                                   Nilgiris                           Tamil Nadu
Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctury                           Ahmedabad                 Gujarat
Palamau Tiger Sanctuary                              Daltonganj                     Bihar
Periyar Sanctuary                                             Idduki                            Kerala
Ranganthittoo Bird Sanctuary                    Sawai Madhopur         Rajasthan
Ranthambhor Tiger Sanctuary                   Sawai Madhopur        Rajasthan
Similipal Tiger Sanctuary                              Mayurbhanj                  Orissa
Sultanpur Lake Bird Sanctuary                  Gurgaon                           Haryana
Sunderbans Tiger Sanctuary                       24-Parganas                  West Bengal