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Best Time to Visit – November to April
Vegetation – Tropical
Nearest Railhead - Kottayam
Nearest Airport - Madurai
Nearest Town – Kumily
Trekking Trails – Mangaladevi Hills, Mullakudy, Thannikudy, Vellimala
The Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Palakkad district of Kerala. Blessed with rich flora and fauna, the sanctuary offers excellent opportunities to experience Kerala wildlife in their natural habitat. Situated adjacent to the Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary, the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is now under consideration of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee to be declared as a World Heritage Site.
Apart from 39 species of mammals, 16 species of amphibians, 268 varieties of birds, 61 species of reptiles and a 124 types of butterflies, the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is also home to four indigenous tribes that have made their colonies in the sanctuary. If you are a wildlife enthusiast, the Parambikulam Sanctuary is the best place to sight animals such as Lion Tailed Macaques, King Cobras,storks, rollers etc.
Trekking is allowed within the forest but you will need prior permissions. There are watch towers constructed within the sanctuary to help visitors in sighting wildlife.
Best Time to Visit – November to April
Vegetation – Thick forests and scattered grasslands
Nearest Railhead – Palakkad
Nearest Airport – Coimbatore
Nearest Town – Pollachi
The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary is situated between two rivers Cheruthoni and Periyar. This is one of the most beautiful wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala and is situated at a distance of 40 km from Thodupuzha and spread over 77 sq kilometers. Covered in a dense canopy of evergreen forests, the sanctuary is home to a wide range of wildlife. The wildlife of Idukki includes animals such as Sambhars, Wild Dogs, Jungle Cats, Tigers etc.
Trekking is possible within the forest with prior permission from the forest department. You can also enjoy boat rides in the rivers which provide a panoramic view of the surroundings.
Best Time to Visit – December to April
Vegetation -Dense Evergreen Forests
Nearest Railhead – Kottayam
Nearest Airport – Madurai Airport
Nearest Town – Thodupuzha
The Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary spreads over 90 sq km in the Idukki district and is distinct from other sanctuaries due to its thorny scrub forest. This sanctuary receives rain for only 48 days in the year and hence this peculiar vegetation. The Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on either side of the Marayoor-Udumalpet Road and is famous for sandalwood forests and waterfalls. The Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary too is under consideration for being declared as a World Heritage Site.
There are watch towers inside the sanctuary from where you can observe animals. You can also enjoy nature walks, trekking or camping inside the sanctuary.
Best Time to Visit - December to April
Vegetation – Thorny Scrubs
Nearest Railhead – Aluva
Nearest Airport – Nedumbassery
Nearest Town - Ernakulam
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The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is an extension of the Bandipur National Park and is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere. Comprising of thick deciduous forests, the sanctuary is home to wide variety of animals including tigers, leopards, elephants, wild dogs, civets, bears etc. You can enjoy elephant rides within the forest. Spread over 344 sq km, this sanctuary is part of the Wayanad Plateau.
The area experiences a salubrious climate. There is a beautiful valley called Lakkidi situated within the sanctuary and experiences the highest average rainfall in Kerala. The sanctuary is also home to tribal groups consisting of the Paniyas, the Kurumas, the Adiyars, Kurichyas, Ooralis and Kattunaikkans.
Best Time to Visit - June to October
Vegetation - Deciduous forests
Nearest Railhead - Kozhikode
Near Airport - Kozhikode
Nearest Town - Sulthan Bathery
Much smaller in comparison to other Wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala, the Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary spreads across 9.06 sq km. It is situated near the Agasthyakoodam hill which gets its name from the Sage Agastya. Home to a large variety of wild animals including tigers, leopards, sloth bears, elephants, sambhars etc, and the sanctuary offers opportunities for lion and tiger safaris.
The sanctuary also has an Elephant Rehabilitation Centre and a Deer Rehabilitation Centre. There is a crocodile farm within the sanctuary, which was established in 1977. This farm is home to about 20 mugger crocodiles.
Best Time to Visit - October to March
Vegetation - Tropical Evergreen Forest and grasslands
Nearest Railhead - Neyyattinkara
Nearest Airport - Thiruvananthapuram
Nearest Town - Neyyattinkara
The Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over an area of 53 sq km and is located at about 50 km from the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram. The forests of the sanctuary occur in the catchment area of the Peppara dam which stands across the Karamana River, is something to see in the wildlife sanctuaries in kerala. The sanctuary is known for its thick forests, eucalyptus plantations, crystal clear streams and rugged terrain.
It is home to a wide variety of species such as tigers, panthers, wild dogs, mouse deer etc and to about 13 native tribal groups that are still untouched by civilisation.
Best Time to Visit - October to March
Vegetation - Tropical evergreen forests
Nearest Railhead - Thiruvananthapuram
Nearest Airport - Thiruvananthapuram
Nearest Town - Thiruvananthapuram
The Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the northernmost part of Kerala. In comparison to other wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala this sanctuary has a number of hill ranges that have an elevation between 50 m to 1145 m. The highest peak is of Katti Betta and its slopes are covered in lush semi-evergreen forests.
Being a part of the Western Ghats, the Aralam Wildlife sanctuary is rich in flora and fauna and has a huge variety of plants and animals. You can spot leopards, jungle cats and different kinds of squirrels in these wildlife santuaries in kerala.
Best Time to Visit - June to October
Nearest Railhead -Thalassery
Nearest Airport - Karipur
Nearest Town - Kannur
The Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary is a bird watcher’s paradise. Situated in the heart of Kochi, this bird sanctuary is remarkable for its mangroves and the thick population of communally breeding birds. The most commonly sighted birds at the Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary are the Little Cormorant and the Black Crowned Night Heron.
Best Time to Visit - May and July
Nearest Railhead - Kochi
Nearest Airport - Nedumbassery
Nearest Town - Kochi
The Thattekad Wildlife Sanctuary or the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala. The sanctuary is best known for its thick population of birds, which is comparable only to that of the Eastern Himalayas. It is home to as many as 500 species of exotic birds and the most commonly sighted avians in the sanctuary are the Falcon Grey, Ceylon Frogmoth, Night Heron etc.
Best Time to Visit - May and July
Nearest Railhead - Aluva
Nearest Airport - Nedumbassery
If you are a bird enthusiast then you should definitely visit this bird sanctuary in Kumarakom. This bird sanctuary is best known for the migratory birds. The sanctuary spreads over an area of 14 acres. It is maintained by the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation. You will get to see a variety of local birds like waterfowl, cuckoo, owl, egret, heron, cormorant, moorhen, darter, and brahminy kite. As it is known for the migratory birds, you will find migratory birds like Siberian crane, parrot, teal, lark and flycatcher. The best time to visit this sanctuary is during the months of May to November. You can take a flight from Cochin International Airport, about 94 km from the Sanctuary and if you are travelling by train then Kottayam is just at a distance of 13 km. |
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A trekking paradise, Chembra is the highest peak in the Wayanad Hill Range that will take your breath away. Encompassed by verdant greenery of the Western Ghats, Chembra Peak is one of those attractions in Wayanad that one just cannot ignore for its mesmerising views.
It is where the clouds brush your cheeks and your eyes are greeted with solace of calm and quietness in the midst of nature.
It is known for offering an enchanting vista of the heart-shaped lake also known as the Cupid Lake. It also offers an unparalleled view of Banasura Sagar Dam surrounded by the majestic tea plantations located along the foothills of Chembra Peak.
Height: It is 2,100 metres (6,890 ft) above sea level
Location: Kalpetta, Wayanad
Best Time to visit: The best time to visit is between the months of September and March.
Entry fee: The entry charge for the peak is INR 50/USD 0.77
Timings: Chembra Peak is open to tourists during the day time.
Distance from Bus Station, Dam Road, Padinjarathara, Wayanad: It is about 40 kilometres away from the bus station in Wayanad.
If you wish to know how bamboo constitutes an important factor in both the lifestyle and livelihood for the people in Wayanad, then a visit to The Bamboo Factory comes highly recommended.
This educating and inspiring experience gives a sneak peek into the lives of the locals in Uravu. This place is a great stop to witness the wonder of sustainable tourism and explore the ancient traditions that are still preserved in Wayanad.
The Bamboo Factory stands for uplifting the lives of many rural craftsmen along with offering tourists a unique experience by getting to know how bamboo is converted into your favourite items. Tourists at Bamboo Factory also get a chance to talk to these talented craftsmen and know more from their experiences.
Location: 100 Acres Road Thrikkaipatta, Kerala
Best Time to visit: October to February is the best time to visit here.
Entry fee: The cost to visit here is approximately INR 500/ USD 7.7 per person
Timings: One can visit here between 10 am and 4 pm.
Distance from Bus Station, Dam Road, Padinjarathara, Wayanad: The distance between the two places is around kilometres.
If you’re browsing for the most serene Wayanad tourist places, Pookode Lake should incite your curiosity. Surrounded by the evergreen beauty of Western Ghats and verdant forests, Pookode Lake is a gorgeous freshwater lake.
One of the most interesting features of this lake is that it virtually appears to be in the shape of India’s physical map. Boasting of picturesque excellence and a mesmerising ambience, this freshwater lake is the initiating point of Panamaram stream in Kerala.
Pookode Lake offers many activities like boating and boasts of a freshwater aquarium, a children’s park and a shopping centre where tourists can empty their pockets on excellent spices and handicrafts.
Another big attraction of Pookode Lake is the widespread presence of wild animals and birds who can be spotted around the lake.
Location: Pookode Lake, Kunnathidavaka, Kerala
Best Time to visit: August to May are the best months to visit here
Entry fee: INR 10/ USD 0.15 for one person
Timings: The opening hours are from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Distance from Bus Station, Dam Road, Padinjarathara, Wayanad: Pookode Lake is located 27.3 kilometres from the Bus station in Wayanad
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is an esteemed natural habitat of many rare and endangered flora and fauna and a wonderful getaway for wildlife lovers.
It is one of those rejuvenating retreats where people can appreciate sustainable tourism with a bit of adventure and recreation. The two most important areas in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is Muthanga and Tholpetty.
Offering an excellent opportunity to see the elephant herds, deer, langurs and tigers roam freely in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is an absolute delight.
Tourists here can also indulge in bird watching or undertake trekking in the forest with advance booking. Being a vital part of Nilgiri Biosphere reserve, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is a biodiversity hotspot that one must add to their places to see in Wayanad.
Location: Bathery- Puthupally Road, Wayanad District, Sultan Bathery, Kerala
Best Time to visit: The months from October to February are considered to be the best time to visit here.
Entry fee: INR 10/ USD 0.15 for Indians and INR 100/ USD 1.54 for foreigners
Timings: It is open from 7:00 am to 10:00 am and then from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Distance from Bus Station, Dam Road, Padinjarathara, Wayanad: It is approximately 60 kilometres away from the bus station in Wayanad.
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