Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, on the northern boundary of the state of Kerala, is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve which embraces many of South India’s most important protected areas.
Designated under Project Tiger in 1973, the sanctuary shares a border with Bandipur (in the state of Karnataka) to the north and Mudumalai (in Tamil Nadu) to the east. Together the humid and deciduous forests of these reserves support many of India’s classic mammals, including large herds of Asian elephants, packs of wild dogs, leopards, sloth bears, stripe-necked and ruddy mongooses, gaur and a globally important population of tigers. More humid than the large protected areas of Nagarhole and Bandipur to the north, Wayanad holds many species typical of India’s southern rainforest including Malabar trogon, Malabar pied hornbill, Malabar grey hornbill, king cobra, Nilgiri langur and brown palm-civet.
India’s south is often overlooked in favour of the centre. However, it boasts fine reserves, beautiful scenery and key species including tiger, leopard, Asian wild dog, sloth bear, Asian elephant and gaur. Our tour visits three exceptional reserves, and also offers a chance to see rainforest endemics.
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With some of India’s least spoiled and most serene protected areas, and all of the country’s best-loved wildlife, including tiger, leopard, Asian wild dog and Asian elephant, the southern state of Karnataka is a little-known gem. This small group tour visits its finest protected areas.
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Destination: India
Price
(inc. flights): 11 days
from £4,395
Trip type:
Group Tour
Tailor-made can be arranged
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Fringe Ford is a unique lodge on a 400-hectare private reserve at the edge of Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. The historic bungalow, built for a colonial cardamom plantation, has comfortable rooms and a 360 degree view over forest-clad hills. Dinner here is served under the stars by a murmuring stream.
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