Wild Life sanctuaries are vast and extensive in the south Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. The forests of South India survive mainly along the Western Ghats, a range of fairly high hills that run parallel to the west coast of India.

In the arid interior of Andhra Pradesh are pockets of dry deciduous forests. The largest Tiger Reserve in the country is to be found here.

Far from the city noise and pollution, lies a calm, peaceful protected area all by itself. It is the home to some very very rare animals and birds.

The Bandipur National Park is one of the most fascinating wild-life centers. Established in 1931 by the Mysore Maharajhas, this park is nestled in the foothills of the Nilgiris.

The park can be explored by road or you can go on elephant back. The Sound of silence is everwhere and one can hear the wind gushing through the trees, animals calling out to each other. It is because of this peace and tranquility that the spot here was chosen as the centre for the Project Tiger. And since then the Tiger population has almost doubled.

Apart from the tiger one can see Peafowl, patridges, quail, hornbill, giant squirrel, wild dog, elephants, sambar, barking deer. The trees sheltering them come in all shapes and sizes including the more beautiful. Teak, rosewood, honne, mathi, bamboo and sandal.

Tiger is our natural heritage. Do not kill tigers. We do not want to lose our heritage