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Located in the
southern state of India, Kerala, Idukki National Park is
one of Kerala's finest havens for wildlife and is home to
vast herds of Elephants, bisons, bear, wild boars, sambar
wild dogs, jungle cats, tiger, wild boar and has a very
large concentration of various species of snakes including
cobra, viper, kraits and numerous non-poisonous ones. The
bird life in the sanctuary is equally impressive.
Important birds include myna, jungle fowl, black bulbul,
laughing thrush, woodpecker, peafowl, kingfisher etc.
Located at an altitude of 450-748 mt above sea level,
Idukki National Park occupies the forestland between the
Cheruthoni River and the Periyar River covering an area of
33 sq km.
The landscape includes a scenic lake around the sanctuary,
which adds to the beauty of the sanctuary. The lake, which
surrounds the sanctuary on three sides, is covered by an
charming canopy of tropical evergreen and deciduous trees.
You can enjoy boat ride on the lake.
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