Thekkady is blessed with an incredibly bountiful biodiversity where you can spot wild fauna such as tigers, leopards, elephants barking deer, mouse deer, gaur, langur and more. A tour of the Periyar National Park, Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary will offer you breathtaking chances to view local fauna from a close distance.

If you are lucky, you might even be able to catch a glimpse of the elusive tiger, whose population is estimated to be only around 40, making them a little difficult to spot. Thekkady is also bird watcher’s delight, offering bird lovers a breathtaking diversity of endemic and migratory birds. Guided hiking tours, jeep safaris and boat rides are some of the common ways to spot local fauna.