Dr. Salim Ali, renowned ornithologist of India had set up Thattekkad bird sanctuary in the year 1983. So it is also known as Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, located at distance of 20 kilometers from Kothamangalam on the Kochi – Munnar route in Idukki district. It is between the tributaries of Periyar River and occupies the catchments area of the Bhoothathankettu Dam.
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Thattekkad bird sanctuary – safe haven for local and migratory birds
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Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary – hosts a diverse range of floral beauty
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Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, covers an area of 92 sq.km is located on the Munnar-Udumalpet road in Idukki district. The Sanctuary abounds in a variety of trees, including the unique thorny scrub forest with Xerophytic species. It is home to the endangered species of the Giant grizzled squirrel.
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary – plethora of wildlife
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Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary lies between two rivers namely Cheruthoni river and Periyar. The Sanctuary is about 40 kms away from Thodupuzha town in Kerala. The huge Idukki arch dam and adjoining scenic lake add a different charm to the sanctuary.
Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary – a Paradise for Nature Lovers
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Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary is the second oldest sanctuary in Kerala and was established in the year 1958. It is situated 23 kms away from east of Thrissur district. The Sanctuary is a portion of the Nelliyampathy forest and forms the northern boundary of the Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary.
Silent Valley National Park – lush tropical evergreen rain forest
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Silent Valley National Park, also known as the Sairndhri Vanam, lies about 40 km from Mannarkkad, Palakkad District. It spreads over an area of 237.5 sq km but only 90 sq km of the national park is accessible for tourists. As per the Mahabharata legend, the Pandavas halted beside it in a cave, hence the name Sairndhri Vanam .
Begur Wildlife Sanctuary in Wayanad – Ideal for Adventure Tourism
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Begur Wildlife Sanctuary, is situated 20 km east of Mananthavady in the Wayanad district. It is a beautiful place covered with dense forests ideal for adventure tourism. This picturesque sanctuary is home to many rare medicinal plants.
Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary – Ideal Destination for Adventure
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Situated on the Kerala side of the Western Ghats, Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary spreads over 345 sq km is rich with fauna and flora. The sanctuary lies 16 km east of Sulthan Bathery, in the Wayanad district, and also known as Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary.
Shenduruny Wildlife Sanctuary – rich in bio diversity
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The Shenduruny forest – declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1984 , is a part of Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve. Shenduruny Wildlife Sanctuary is rich in bio – diversity derived its name from an endemic species of tree called Chenkuruny mainly found in this region. It is located in Pathanapuram Taluk, 66 kms from Kollam Town on the Kollam – Shencotta Road.
Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary – northern most wildlife sanctuary of Kerala
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The Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, northern most wildlife sanctuary of Kerala, is located about 35 km from Thalasseri and 60 km from Kannur. Spread over 55 sq km, the elevation of the sanctuary varies from 50 meters to 1145 meters. Katti Betta, the highest peak of the region is covered with tropical and semi evergreen forests with eucalyptus and teak plantations.
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary – to protect elephant population
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Rich in bio-diverse flora and fauna, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, which aims to protect the bio diversity of the region. It lies adjacent to three other sanctuaries of Nagarhole, Bandipur and Mudumala. Established in the year 1973, the sanctuary comes under project Elephant which was launched in 1991 to save the elephant population.
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