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Kerala - Flora and Fauna

Much of Keralas notable biodiversity is concentrated and protected in the Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve in the eastern hills. Almost a fourth of Indias 10,000 plant species are found in the state. Among the almost 4,000 flowering plant species (1,272 of which are endemic to Kerala and 159 threatened) are 900 species of highly sought medicinal plants.

Keralas fauna are notable for their diversity and high rates of endemism: 102 species of mammals, 476 species of birds, 202 species of freshwater fishes, 169 species of reptiles, and 89 species of amphibians.

Eastern Kerala’s windward mountains shelter tropical moist forests and tropical dry forests, which are common in the Western Ghats. Here, sonokeling (Indian rosewood), anjili, mullumurikku (Erythrina), and Cassia number among the more than 1,000 species of trees in Kerala. Other plants include bamboo, wild black pepper, wild cardamom, the calamus rattan palm (a type of climbing palm), and aromatic vetiver grass (Vetiveria zizanioides). Living among them are such fauna as Asian Elephant, Bengal Tiger, Leopard (Panthera pardus), Nilgiri Tahr, Common Palm Civet, and Grizzled Giant Squirrel. Reptiles include the king cobra, viper, python, and crocodile. Keralas birds are —Peafowl, the Great Hornbill, Indian Grey Hornbill, Indian Cormorant, and Jungle Myna are several emblematic species. In lakes, wetlands, and waterways, fish such as kadu (stinging catfish) and Choottachi (Orange chromide—Etroplus maculatus; valued as an aquarium specimen) are found.

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Wild Misty Fun
[4 Nights / 5 Days]

Destinations:
- Munnar - Thekkady - Alleppey

Available Tariff Plans
# KHM 1043-Premium ( Tariff: INR: 13999/- per person )
# KHM 1042-Deluxe ( Tariff: INR: 9999/- per person )
# KHM 1041-Standard ( Tariff: INR: 7999/- per person )

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