BANDIPUR National Park

With the scenic Western Ghats towering by its side, forming a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Bandipur National Park stands out from others due to its lush green backdrops. It spans an area of 874 sq.km and helps protect 200 species of birds, several species of India's endangered wildlife and also provides refuge to other threatened and vulnerable species of flora and fauna.

MUDUMALAI National Park

Another wilderness falling under the Western Ghats Nilgiri Sub-Cluster (which is under consideration by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for selection as a World Heritage Site), the 150 sq.km of Mudumalai National Park are truly India’s gem. The sheer amount of fauna found in the park is mind boggling. 55 species of mammals, 230 species of birds, 34 species of reptiles, 21 species of amphibians, 50 species of fish and the list goes on! A survey revealed that 13% of all mammalian species found in India are also found here.