Aaralam Wildlife Sanctuary
At a height of 1145 m from sea level is the Aaralam Wildlife Sanctuary, a quiet little sanctuary on the slopes of the Western Ghats.
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
Spread over an area of 90,422 sq. kms, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is a unique thorny scrub forest with xerophyte species.
Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Spread over 97 sq. kms of untouched natural splendour, Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is a sanctuary set up for the preservation of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr.
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
At a distance of 40 kms from Thodupuzha is the Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary. Spreading over 77sq. kms, at 450 - 748m from sea level, Idukki lying amidst rich vegetation offers breathtaking sights to its tourists.
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Situated on the banks of the Vembanand Lake, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is known for its collection of avian population. Local varieties such as waterfowls, cuckoos and owls, as well as the migratory Siberian Cranes can be viewed here.
Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary
At a distance of 19 kms from Kozhikode is Kadalundi bird sanctuary, home to more than a hundred varieties of native birds and over 60 species of migratory birds. The sanctuary is also known for a wide variety of Fish, Mussels and Crabs.
Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Spanning over the southeast region of the Western Ghats, the Neyyar sanctuary is covers varied vegetation from tropical wet evergreen to grasslands.
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
The most well wildlife sanctuary in south India, Periyar sanctuary attracts a large number of nature lovers every year, for being peaceful home to elephants, gaur, sambhar and even tigers.
Peechi Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary
Dense, moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests covers the landscape of Peechi-Vazhani Sanctuary. The sanctuary has more than 50 species of orchids and medicinal plants.
Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary
The sub tropical and tropical evergreen forests Peppara wildlife sanctuary is are populated with a variety of wildlife. This sanctuary is emerging as a big attraction to wildlife enthusiasts.
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Amidst the Annamalai ranges of Tamil Nadu and the Nelliampathy ranges of Kerala, lies the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, a reservoir abundant with a variety of trees, mainly teak, neem, sandalwood and rosewood.
Rajamala Wildlife Sanctuary
At distance of 15 kms from Munnar is Rajamala Wildlife Sanctuary, the natural habitat of Nilgiri Tahr. The world population of the rare mountain goat is concentrated in this region.
Shendurni Wildlife Sanctuary
70 kms from Kollam, is Shendurni Wildlife Sanctuary on the Kollam-Shencotta Road. Situated on the banks of the Shendurny River, the sanctuary is surrounded by steep and rugged peaks, which is abound with several breathtaking ravines.
Silent Valley National Park
Silent Valley National Park is about 40 kms from Mannarkkad in the Palakkad district of Kerala. Teeming with wildlife, the park is home to Rare Birds, Deer and Tiger.
Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary
Thatekkad Bird Sanctuary is located in the dense tropical evergreen and deciduous forests and grassland patches. Home to 500 winged species, the sanctuary was designed by Dr. Salim Ali, the renowned ornithologist.
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
15 kms from Calicut / Kozhikode, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is bisected by a tract of cultivated land into two distinct parts. Wayanad literally means the 'land of swamps'was established in 1973.
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