constructions to restore the beauty of the town. Most of the native flora and
fauna of Munnar have disappeared due to severe habitat fragmentation
resultant from the creation of the plantations. However, some species
continue to survive and thrive in several protected areas nearby, including the
new Kurinjimala Sanctuary to the east, the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary,
Manjampatti Valley and the Amaravati reserve forest of Indira Gandhi Wildlife
Sanctuary to the north east, the Eravikulam National Park and Anamudi
Shola National Park to the north, the Pampadum Shola National Park to the
south and the proposed Palani Hills National Park to the east. These
protected areas are especially known for several threatened and endemic
species including Nilgiri Thar, the Grizzled Giant Squirrel, the Nilgiri Wood-
pigeon, Elephant, the Gaur, the Sambar, and the Neelakurinji (that flowers
once in twelve years Return to hotel for night stay.
Day 5:
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Morning after breakfast drive to Thekkady.Thekkady, is one
of India's most fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries, where
you can watch wildlife at close range. The vegetation, the
flora and fauna and the birds of Thekkady are
uniquely rich, vast and varied that it does not bear semblance to any other
wildlife sanctuaries in the world. Even a casual visitor to this place will not fail
to observe the special ecological pattern of Thekkady. Thekkady - The very
sound of the name conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hill
and spice scented plantations. In the crisp, cool air of the Western Ghats you
will experience the most enchanting holiday. With the animals of the wild and
the simple mountain people. In the Periyar forest of Thekkady is one of the
finest wildlife reserves in India, and spread across the entire district are
picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks
and mountain walks. The Thekkady sanctuary is one of the best in the
country for watching and photographing wild life. Thekkady is on the border
with state of Tamil Nadu , in fact just 5 kilometers from the border town of
Kumily which is very well connected by bus to both Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Notable among the denizens of Periyar are the tigers, the majestic Asiatic
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