{"id":23786,"date":"2025-11-17T05:49:33","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T05:49:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/?p=23786"},"modified":"2026-06-05T09:25:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T09:25:08","slug":"top-10-wildlife-sanctuaries-in-south-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/old\/top-10-wildlife-sanctuaries-in-south-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Wildlife Sanctuaries In South India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India is home to 573 flourishing wildlife sanctuaries that safeguard a wide array of biodiversity across the country. Consisting of numerous unseen forests, landscapes, wild animals, and safari adventures, the wildlife sanctuaries of India have become a forefront of nature\u2019s beauty. Therefore, we have curated a list of the <\/span><b>Top 10 Wildlife Sanctuaries in South India,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> including a variety of landscapes and endangered animals you may not have seen before.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Top 10 Wildlife Sanctuaries In South India | Best Nature &amp; Safari Destinations\" width=\"669\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3L8LON9tR1g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/old\/top-10-wildlife-sanctuaries-in-south-india\/#Discover_the_Top_10_Wildlife_Sanctuaries_in_South_India\" >Discover the Top 10 Wildlife Sanctuaries in South India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/old\/top-10-wildlife-sanctuaries-in-south-india\/#1_Kabini_Wildlife_Sanctuary\" >1. Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/old\/top-10-wildlife-sanctuaries-in-south-india\/#Best_Time_to_Visit\" >Best Time to Visit:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/old\/top-10-wildlife-sanctuaries-in-south-india\/#2_Mudumalai_National_Park_and_Wildlife_Sanctuary\" >2. Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/old\/top-10-wildlife-sanctuaries-in-south-india\/#3_Wayanad_Wildlife_Sanctuary\" >3. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/old\/top-10-wildlife-sanctuaries-in-south-india\/#4_Chinnar_Wildlife_Sanctuary\" >4. Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/old\/top-10-wildlife-sanctuaries-in-south-india\/#5_Nagarjuna_Sagar_Wildlife_Sanctuary\" >5. Nagarjuna Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/old\/top-10-wildlife-sanctuaries-in-south-india\/#6_Bandipur_National_Park\" >6. Bandipur National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/old\/top-10-wildlife-sanctuaries-in-south-india\/#7_Periyar_Wildlife_Sanctuary_and_National_Park\" >7. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/old\/top-10-wildlife-sanctuaries-in-south-india\/#8_Nagarhole_National_Park\" >8. Nagarhole National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/old\/top-10-wildlife-sanctuaries-in-south-india\/#9_Bannerghatta_National_Park\" >9. Bannerghatta National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/old\/top-10-wildlife-sanctuaries-in-south-india\/#10_Eravikulam_National_Park\" >10. Eravikulam National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/old\/top-10-wildlife-sanctuaries-in-south-india\/#Final_Words\" >Final Words\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/old\/top-10-wildlife-sanctuaries-in-south-india\/#Also_Read_Top_10_Tiger_Reserves_in_India\" >Also Read:\u00a0 Top 10 Tiger Reserves in India<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discover_the_Top_10_Wildlife_Sanctuaries_in_South_India\"><\/span><b>Discover the Top 10 Wildlife Sanctuaries in South India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23792\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Discover-the-Top-10-Wildlife-Sanctuaries-in-South-India.jpg\" alt=\"Discover the Top 10 Wildlife Sanctuaries in South India\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Kabini_Wildlife_Sanctuary\"><\/span><b>1. Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23793\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kabini-Wildlife-Sanctuary.jpg\" alt=\"Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary<\/strong> is a major habitat for big cat species, including black panthers, leopards, dholes (wild dogs), and tigers. The sanctuary of Kabini is located on the banks of the <strong>Kabini River<\/strong> and encompasses unique landscapes of grasslands, forests, and wetlands.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class=\"wg-cta-shortcode\">\n    <div class=\"wg-cta-shortcode__col wg_cta_form\">\n        <div class=\"wg-cta-shortcode__icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M336 64h-80c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64s-64 28.7-64 64H48C21.5 64 0 85.5 0 112v352c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h288c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V112c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48zM96 424c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24 24 10.7 24 24-10.7 24-24 24zm0-96c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24 24 10.7 24 24-10.7 24-24 24zm0-96c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24 24 10.7 24 24-10.7 24-24 24zm96-192c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24s-10.7 24-24 24-24-10.7-24-24 10.7-24 24-24zm128 368c0 4.4-3.6 8-8 8H168c-4.4 0-8-3.6-8-8v-16c0-4.4 3.6-8 8-8h144c4.4 0 8 3.6 8 8v16zm0-96c0 4.4-3.6 8-8 8H168c-4.4 0-8-3.6-8-8v-16c0-4.4 3.6-8 8-8h144c4.4 0 8 3.6 8 8v16zm0-96c0 4.4-3.6 8-8 8H168c-4.4 0-8-3.6-8-8v-16c0-4.4 3.6-8 8-8h144c4.4 0 8 3.6 8 8v16z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"wg-cta-shortcode__title\">Quick Enquiry<\/div>\n        <a href=\"javascript: void(0)\" class=\"wg-cta-shortcode__button wg-open-popup\">Quick Enquiry<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"wg-cta-shortcode__col wg_cta_call\">\n        <div class=\"wg-cta-shortcode__icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M497.39 361.8l-112-48a24 24 0 0 0-28 6.9l-49.6 60.6A370.66 370.66 0 0 1 130.6 204.11l60.6-49.6a23.94 23.94 0 0 0 6.9-28l-48-112A24.16 24.16 0 0 0 122.6.61l-104 24A24 24 0 0 0 0 48c0 256.5 207.9 464 464 464a24 24 0 0 0 23.4-18.6l24-104a24.29 24.29 0 0 0-14.01-27.6z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"wg-cta-shortcode__title\">Make A Call<\/div>\n        <a href=\"tel:+919810026888\" class=\"wg-cta-shortcode__button\">Call Us<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"wg-cta-shortcode__col wg_cta_wa\">\n        <div class=\"wg-cta-shortcode__icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M380.9 97.1C339 55.1 283.2 32 223.9 32c-122.4 0-222 99.6-222 222 0 39.1 10.2 77.3 29.6 111L0 480l117.7-30.9c32.4 17.7 68.9 27 106.1 27h.1c122.3 0 224.1-99.6 224.1-222 0-59.3-25.2-115-67.1-157zm-157 341.6c-33.2 0-65.7-8.9-94-25.7l-6.7-4-69.8 18.3L72 359.2l-4.4-7c-18.5-29.4-28.2-63.3-28.2-98.2 0-101.7 82.8-184.5 184.6-184.5 49.3 0 95.6 19.2 130.4 54.1 34.8 34.9 56.2 81.2 56.1 130.5 0 101.8-84.9 184.6-186.6 184.6zm101.2-138.2c-5.5-2.8-32.8-16.2-37.9-18-5.1-1.9-8.8-2.8-12.5 2.8-3.7 5.6-14.3 18-17.6 21.8-3.2 3.7-6.5 4.2-12 1.4-32.6-16.3-54-29.1-75.5-66-5.7-9.8 5.7-9.1 16.3-30.3 1.8-3.7.9-6.9-.5-9.7-1.4-2.8-12.5-30.1-17.1-41.2-4.5-10.8-9.1-9.3-12.5-9.5-3.2-.2-6.9-.2-10.6-.2-3.7 0-9.7 1.4-14.8 6.9-5.1 5.6-19.4 19-19.4 46.3 0 27.3 19.9 53.7 22.6 57.4 2.8 3.7 39.1 59.7 94.8 83.8 35.2 15.2 49 16.5 66.6 13.9 10.7-1.6 32.8-13.4 37.4-26.4 4.6-13 4.6-24.1 3.2-26.4-1.3-2.5-5-3.9-10.5-6.6z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"wg-cta-shortcode__title\">Chat with us<\/div>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=+919810026888&text=Hi%2C+NHT%0D%0AI+have+found+you+on+your+website+and+I+have+query.\" class=\"wg-cta-shortcode__button\">Whatsapp Us<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This sanctuary hosts 250 bird species, including Malabar trogon, pied hornbill, kingfishers, and ospreys, attracting eco-conscious travelers and wildlife photographers to capture a glimpse of nature\u2019s wonders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While sustaining a thriving environment for diverse bird species and dense forests, Kabini Sanctuary offers nature walks, coracle rides, and trekking, as well as elephant safaris to its travelers. You can choose from jeep, night, and boat safari, which suits your adventurous spirit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Time_to_Visit\"><\/span><b>Best Time to Visit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>October to February<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Best time for safaris, birdwatching, nature, and wildlife sightseeing.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>March to May<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: You may see large herbivorous animals, including big cats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>June to September<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The monsoon season is at its peak for lush greenery, a little sightseeing, but not for safaris.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Banks of Kabini River, Karnataka, India<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Distance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 220 km from Bangalore and 60 km from Mysuru<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Mudumalai_National_Park_and_Wildlife_Sanctuary\"><\/span><b>2. Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23794\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mudumalai-National-Park-and-Wildlife-Sanctuary.jpg\" alt=\"Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Mudumalai National Park<\/strong> and <strong>Wildlife Sanctuary<\/strong> is an ecological spot for various endangered species, making it a key part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. It has a wide biodiversity, including potentially endangered species such as <strong>Bengal tigers<\/strong>, Indian elephants, gaur, and Indian leopards, as well as deer, monkeys, and wild boars.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>It contains:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55 species of mammals\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">227 bird species<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">34 species of reptiles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 species of amphibians and 50 species of birds.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It attracts numerous photographers and travelers worldwide, as it sustains 8% of the bird species of India, giving travelers a chance to study and experience\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The variety of flora and fauna attracts travelers and scientists around the world, giving a glimpse of nature\u2019s unseen beauty. You can experience a wide variety of activities, including Theppakadu Elephant Camp and Falls Jungle safaris. Moyar River is a must-visit and the <\/span><b>best wildlife safari in India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Best Time to Visit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: October to May and November to February<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Where is it<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Nilgiri District of Tamil Nadu, India<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Wayanad_Wildlife_Sanctuary\"><\/span><b>3. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23795\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Wayanad-Wildlife-Sanctuary.jpg\" alt=\"Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/wayanad-hill-resort-kerala-india\/\">Wayanad<\/a> Wildlife Sanctuary<\/strong> is considered the largest homeland of Asian tigers and elephants. It has a rich diversity of endemic life, including 30 amphibian species, leopards, Indian bison, sambar deer, wild boars, and sloth bears.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lush greenery and varied plantations, including teak, rosewood, and eucalyptus, add unique elements to its scenic views. The trek to Chemba Peak and the cave exploration of Edakkal Cave can be great opportunities to discover scenic landscapes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Kerala, India<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Best Time to Go<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: October to February<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Chinnar_Wildlife_Sanctuary\"><\/span><b>4. Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23796\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chinnar-Wildlife-Sanctuary.jpg\" alt=\"Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in Kerala, this is one of the most important <\/span><b>Wildlife sanctuaries in South India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as it is home to the endangered species of Grizzled Giant Squirrel. It is especially famous for dry deciduous forests, grasslands, scrub forests, Thoovanam <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/most-beautiful-waterfalls-in-india\/\">waterfalls<\/a><\/strong>, sandalwood forests, and ancient cave paintings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a wide variety of elephants, tigers, leopards, reptiles like the Indian Star Tortoise, and species of reptiles, offering opportunities to experience nature through wildlife safaris, trekking, and bird watching.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Idukki district, Kerala, India<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Best Months to Travel Here: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">December to April<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Nagarjuna_Sagar_Wildlife_Sanctuary\"><\/span><b>5. Nagarjuna Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23805\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nagarjuna-Sagar-Wildlife-Sanctuary.jpg\" alt=\"Nagarjuna Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This wildlife sanctuary is the largest tiger reserve of India, covering 3,727.82 sq km of land and 150 species of birds, including grey hornbills and pea fowls. <strong>Nagarjuna Sanctuary<\/strong> is covered with verdant forests, tranquil lakes, and waterfalls, providing an ideal sightseeing experience. This sanctuary is spread across several districts in Andhra Pradesh, offering travelers accommodations such as guesthouses and cottages for convenient stays.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ideal Months to Visit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: October to May\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Bandipur_National_Park\"><\/span><b>6. Bandipur National Park<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23798\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bandipur-National-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Bandipur National Park\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Bandipur National Park<\/strong> is a major part of the Nilgiri Biosphere connecting <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/wayanad-hill-resort-kerala-india\/\">Wayanad<\/a> <\/strong>and Mudumalai, making it the largest national park of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/beautiful-hill-stations-in-karnataka\/\">Karnataka<\/a><\/strong>. There are 200 species of birds, including crested honey buzzard, indian roller, and indian vulture. It is situated in the Chamarajanagar district of southern Karnataka and has the largest elephant population in Asia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was once the private hunting land of the Maharaja of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/mysore-palace-india\/\">Mysore<\/a><\/strong>, which was later converted to a wildlife reserve in 1974, offering <strong>jeep safaris<\/strong>, <strong>nature walks,<\/strong> and <strong>bird watching<\/strong>, making it a diverse option for <\/span><b>wildlife safari in India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is known as the successful model of wildlife conservation due to eco-tourism and the ban on wildlife hunting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Months to Visit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: October to February and March to May<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Karnataka, India<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Periyar_Wildlife_Sanctuary_and_National_Park\"><\/span><b>7. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23799\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Periyar-Wildlife-Sanctuary-and-National-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Across other <\/span><b>wildlife sanctuaries in South India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <strong>Periyar National Park<\/strong> is famous for varying ecotourism activities like nature walks, <strong>bamboo rafting<\/strong>, and border hiking. This sanctuary is located in the lush landscapes of the Western Ghats that harbor endemic species, including lion-tailed macaque, nilgiri langur, and nilgiri tahr. For adventurous travelers, it has jungle scout programs and watchtowers ideal for birdwatching and landscape photography.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ideal Months to Go<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>October to February<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ideal for wildlife safaris, boating, and other wildlife activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>March to May<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Early months of summer that are ideal for sightseeing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>June to September<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Landscape comes alive with lush greenery, waterfalls, and streams, leaving some of the areas unsafe to explore.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Nagarhole_National_Park\"><\/span><b>8. Nagarhole National Park<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nagarhole-National-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Nagarhole National Park\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serving as the vital ecosystem for the population of Tigers, <strong>Naraghole National Park<\/strong> has become one of the world\u2019s most important corridors for wildlife conservation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offering a diverse ecosystem of flora and fauna, it contains 250 bird species, tropical forests, grasslands, and rivers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, any <\/span><b>wildlife safari in South India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is incomplete without the exciting boat safaris of Kabini River, making it a must-visit destination for travelers and <strong>wildlife photographers<\/strong> as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ideal Months<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>October to June<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Dry months when most of the animals are out in search of water.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>October and February<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Cool and pleasant months to encounter tigers.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Bannerghatta_National_Park\"><\/span><b>9. Bannerghatta National Park<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bannerghatta-National-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Bannerghatta National Park\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Bannerghatta National Park<\/strong> is considered one of the <\/span><b>wildlife sanctuaries in South India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that has the first Butterfly Park of India with over 48 species of butterflies, including a conservatory, museum, and research laboratory.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also shelters 33 Tigers, out of which 7 are from the white Tiger family living here for years. Another unique aspect of the park allows you to encounter the pride of 19 Lions. With a natural park camp for children, it also serves as a rehabilitation center for orphaned and injured animals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One thing that you need to remember is that this park can be crowded on weekends, and some activities, like buggy rides, charge a fee for exploring the local terrain of the park.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Nearest city<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Bengaluru (Bangalore)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Distance from Bengaluru<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Approximately 22 km<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ideal Months to Visit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: October to June<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Eravikulam_National_Park\"><\/span><b>10. Eravikulam National Park<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23802\" src=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Eravikulam-National-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Eravikulam National Park\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Eravikulam National Park<\/strong> is renowned as the <\/span><b>best wildlife sanctuary in South India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for its stunning landscapes of rolling green hills. Meadows, Western Ghats, and Lakkom waterfalls. Another unforgettable occurrence that makes this place so special is the Neelakurinji flowers that bloom every 12 years, turning the landscape into a vibrant blue hue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tourist activities like the trek of Kurinji Trail, Cascade Walk, and guided bus ride of <strong>Rajamalai Safari<\/strong> offer an experience of a wide array of biodiversity, including 132 bird species, 101 butterfly species, grasslands, and shola forests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class=\"wg-cta-shortcode\">\n    <div class=\"wg-cta-shortcode__col wg_cta_form\">\n        <div class=\"wg-cta-shortcode__icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M336 64h-80c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64s-64 28.7-64 64H48C21.5 64 0 85.5 0 112v352c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h288c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V112c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48zM96 424c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24 24 10.7 24 24-10.7 24-24 24zm0-96c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24 24 10.7 24 24-10.7 24-24 24zm0-96c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24 24 10.7 24 24-10.7 24-24 24zm96-192c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24s-10.7 24-24 24-24-10.7-24-24 10.7-24 24-24zm128 368c0 4.4-3.6 8-8 8H168c-4.4 0-8-3.6-8-8v-16c0-4.4 3.6-8 8-8h144c4.4 0 8 3.6 8 8v16zm0-96c0 4.4-3.6 8-8 8H168c-4.4 0-8-3.6-8-8v-16c0-4.4 3.6-8 8-8h144c4.4 0 8 3.6 8 8v16zm0-96c0 4.4-3.6 8-8 8H168c-4.4 0-8-3.6-8-8v-16c0-4.4 3.6-8 8-8h144c4.4 0 8 3.6 8 8v16z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"wg-cta-shortcode__title\">Quick Enquiry<\/div>\n        <a href=\"javascript: void(0)\" class=\"wg-cta-shortcode__button wg-open-popup\">Quick Enquiry<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"wg-cta-shortcode__col wg_cta_call\">\n        <div class=\"wg-cta-shortcode__icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M497.39 361.8l-112-48a24 24 0 0 0-28 6.9l-49.6 60.6A370.66 370.66 0 0 1 130.6 204.11l60.6-49.6a23.94 23.94 0 0 0 6.9-28l-48-112A24.16 24.16 0 0 0 122.6.61l-104 24A24 24 0 0 0 0 48c0 256.5 207.9 464 464 464a24 24 0 0 0 23.4-18.6l24-104a24.29 24.29 0 0 0-14.01-27.6z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"wg-cta-shortcode__title\">Make A Call<\/div>\n        <a href=\"tel:+919810026888\" class=\"wg-cta-shortcode__button\">Call Us<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"wg-cta-shortcode__col wg_cta_wa\">\n        <div class=\"wg-cta-shortcode__icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M380.9 97.1C339 55.1 283.2 32 223.9 32c-122.4 0-222 99.6-222 222 0 39.1 10.2 77.3 29.6 111L0 480l117.7-30.9c32.4 17.7 68.9 27 106.1 27h.1c122.3 0 224.1-99.6 224.1-222 0-59.3-25.2-115-67.1-157zm-157 341.6c-33.2 0-65.7-8.9-94-25.7l-6.7-4-69.8 18.3L72 359.2l-4.4-7c-18.5-29.4-28.2-63.3-28.2-98.2 0-101.7 82.8-184.5 184.6-184.5 49.3 0 95.6 19.2 130.4 54.1 34.8 34.9 56.2 81.2 56.1 130.5 0 101.8-84.9 184.6-186.6 184.6zm101.2-138.2c-5.5-2.8-32.8-16.2-37.9-18-5.1-1.9-8.8-2.8-12.5 2.8-3.7 5.6-14.3 18-17.6 21.8-3.2 3.7-6.5 4.2-12 1.4-32.6-16.3-54-29.1-75.5-66-5.7-9.8 5.7-9.1 16.3-30.3 1.8-3.7.9-6.9-.5-9.7-1.4-2.8-12.5-30.1-17.1-41.2-4.5-10.8-9.1-9.3-12.5-9.5-3.2-.2-6.9-.2-10.6-.2-3.7 0-9.7 1.4-14.8 6.9-5.1 5.6-19.4 19-19.4 46.3 0 27.3 19.9 53.7 22.6 57.4 2.8 3.7 39.1 59.7 94.8 83.8 35.2 15.2 49 16.5 66.6 13.9 10.7-1.6 32.8-13.4 37.4-26.4 4.6-13 4.6-24.1 3.2-26.4-1.3-2.5-5-3.9-10.5-6.6z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"wg-cta-shortcode__title\">Chat with us<\/div>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=+919810026888&text=Hi%2C+NHT%0D%0AI+have+found+you+on+your+website+and+I+have+query.\" class=\"wg-cta-shortcode__button\">Whatsapp Us<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ideal Months to Visit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: April to May and September to February<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Words\"><\/span><b>Final Words\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India\u2019s diverse wildlife ecosystem is an incredible paradise for nature enthusiasts and travelers, and a home to a wide variety of mammals, bird species, as well as the wild Tigers. If you are planning to visit <\/span><b>wildlife sanctuaries in South India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this list provides detailed information on the top sanctuaries, including when to visit, exciting safaris, and bird-watching opportunities. Connect with the top travel agents like <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/meUt8tHHiD8eF2BK7\"><strong>Noble House Tours Pvt. Ltd.<\/strong> <\/a>to make your trip more comfortable and memorable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Also_Read_Top_10_Tiger_Reserves_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Also Read:\u00a0 <a class=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noblehousetours.com\/top-10-tiger-reserves-in-india\/\" target=\"_self\">Top 10 Tiger Reserves in India<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India is home to 573 flourishing wildlife sanctuaries that safeguard a wide array of biodiversity across the country. 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