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Aaralam
Wildlife Sanctuary
Aaralam Wildlife Sanctuary is a tranquil little sanctuary on the slopes of
the Western Ghats. The highest peak of Katti Betta, covered with tropical
and semi- evergreen forests rises to a majestic height of 1145 m above sea
level.
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Chinnar
Wildlife Sanctuary
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is a unique thorny scrub forest with xerophyte
species. Chinnar is the habitat of the endangered Giant Grizzled Squirrel
of India. Located in the rainshadow area of the Western Ghats, unlike other
sanctuaries, Chinnar has only 48 rainy days in a year.
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Ernakulam
Wildlife Santuaries
Thettekkad Bird Sanctuary (Devikulam Taluk): The sanctuary was designed by
Dr.Salim Ali, the renowned omithologist. He is reported to have identified
167 birds and his student, Dr. Sugathan, 207, In addition, the Bombay Natural
History Society has identified 253 species here.
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Idukki
Wildlife Santuaries
Periyar Tiger Reserve
One of the world's most fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries, Thekaddy
is noted for its geomorphology, wildlife and beautiful landscape. This sanctuary
was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978, Entry to the Periyar Wildlfie Sanctuary:
0600-1800 hrs
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Kadalundi Bird
Sanctuary
Kadalundi bird sanctuary, 19 kms from Kozhikode is home to more than a hundred
varieties of native birds and over 60 species of migratory birds flock here
in large numbers. The sanctuary is also known for a wide variety of Fish,
Mussels and Crabs.
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Kollam
Wildlife Santuaries
Acces: Nearest Airport: Thiruvananthapuram (72 Kms) Nearest Railhead : Thenmala,
connected with Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kashmir. Motorable Road connected with
Kollam Town and Thiruvananthapuram city.
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Kottayam
Wildlife Santuaries
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (16 km from Kottayam town, on the banks of the Vembanad
Lake)
Main attractions: Local birds like the water fowl, cuckoo, owl, egret, herons
and the water duck, as well as the migratory Siberian duck.
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Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, situated on the banks of the Vembanand Lake is known
for its varied avian population. Local varieties such as waterfowls, cuckoos
and owls, as well as the migratory Siberian Cranes can be viewed here.
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Neyyar
Wildlife Sanctuary
The Neyyar sanctuary is spread over the Southeast corner of the Western Ghats,
and covers a total area of 128 sq kms. The Neyyar reservoir is easily navigable
and extends 9.06 sq. km. The vegetation varies from tropical wet evergreen
to grasslands.
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Palakkad
Wildlife Santuaries
Silent Valley National Park (40 km from Mannarghat):
Main attractions: Elephants, tigers, wild boars, flying squirrels, lion tailed
macaques and king cobras.
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Parambikulam
Wildlife Sanctuary
The Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is a reservoir of tranquil greenery ensconced
in a valley between the Annamalai ranges of Tamil Nadu and the Nelliampathy
ranges of Kerala. It abounds in a variety of trees, mainly teak, neem, sandalwood
and rosewood.
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Peechi
Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary
The Peechi-Vazhani Sanctuary comprising of the dense, moist deciduous and
semi-evergreen forests is situated in the catchment area of the Peechi and
Vazhani dams. With more than 50 species of orchids and medicinal plants,
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Peppara
Wildlife Sanctuary
Peppara wildlife sanctuary is a 'gene pool' sanctuary, with a rich variety
of flora and fauna over a rugged terrain with running rivulets, rolling hillocks
and green meadows. A boat ride on the site is a fulfilling experience.
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Periyar
Wildlife Sanctuary
One of the well known wildlife sanctuaries in the south, Periyar sanctuary
attracts a large number of nature lovers every year. Also called the Thekkady
Wildlife Sanctuary, this place is ideal for watching the animals in their
natural habitat.
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Rajamala
Wildlife Sanctuary
Rajamala Wildlife Sanctuary, located 15 kms from Munnar is the natural habitat
of Nilgiri Tahr. Half the world population of the rare mountain goat is concentrated
in this region. The animal is fast becoming extinct.
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Shendurni
Wildlife Sanctaury
Shendurni Wildlife Sanctuary located 70 kms from Kollam, on the Kollam-Shencotta
Road, is a green valley of splendid forests, situated on the banks of the
Shendurny River. Steep and rugged peaks surround the sanctuary, which is dotted
by several breathtaking ravines.
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Silent
Valley National Park
Silent Valley National Park located 40 kms from Mannarkkad in the Palakkad
district, echoes with the sounds of teeming wildlife. The denizens of this
sprawling habitat of endangered virgin tropical forests include Rare Birds,
Deer and Tiger.
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Thattekkad
Bird Sanctuary
In the dense tropical evergreen and deciduous forests and grassland patches
is located the Thatekkad Bird Sanctuary. Home to a microcosm of India's bird
population with about 500 winged species,
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Thiruvananthpuram
Wildlife Sanctuary
Trekking Trails: Agasthyarkoodam (Thiruvananthapuram), the second highest
peak in Kerala, at a height of 1890 m above sea level.
(Rcommended season for trekking: December to April)
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Thrissur
Wildlife Santuaries
Main attractions:
Fauna: Leopards, elephants, bears, wild pips, wild bisons, tigers etc. Flora:
Evergreen forests. Semi evergreen forests. Leaf shedding forests.
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Wayanad
Wildlife Santuaries
Established in 1973, the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is contiguous to the protected
area network of Nagarhole and Bandipore of Karnataka and Mudumalai of Tamilnadu.
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary,
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