The
hilly slops of Western Ghats and lush green forests provide the perfect
locale for wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala. There are a number of
wildlife reserves in Kerala that are home to thousands of species of
birds and animals. The national parks in Kerala, India are a major
tourist attraction and all the sanctuaries are a must visit if you want
to have a glimpse of the wild side of Kerala. Given below are the major
wildlife sanctuaries of Kerala. You may access further information by
clicking on each of them. Begur Wildlife Sanctuary
The Begur Wildlife Sanctuary is located about 20 kilometers from the Wayanad district of Kerala. It is situated at a place called Mananthavady in Wayanad near the Western Ghats.
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
The Idukki Chinnar wildlife sanctuary is a vast expanse of lush green forests spread over an area of 90 square kilometers. It is located at a height of 500-2400 meters above sea level.
Eravikulam National Park
Located at a distance of 15 kilometers from Munnar, the Idukki Eravikulam national park is home to the endangered specie of a mountain goat called the Nilgiri Tahr. The Eravikulam national park, Kerala is home to one of the biggest moths in the world called the Atlas moth.
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
Idukki wildlife sanctuary is located 40 kilometers from the Thodapuzha district of Idukki. It is spread over an area of 77 square kilometers and is located at a height of about 750 meters above sea level.
Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary
Muthanga wildlife sanctuary is also known as the Wayanad sanctuary and is located in the protected area networks between the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The Muthanga national park at Wayanad, Kerala is spread over an area of around 344 square kilometers.
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Periyar Wildlife sanctuary is one of the most beautiful wildlife sanctuaries in India. Located in Kerala, Periyar national park is famous for the varied wildlife it houses.
Peechi Vazhani Wildlife
Located in Trichur, Peechi Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary attracts wildlife lovers and nature observers from anywhere in the world to soak themselves completely in tranquility and beauty of its dense forests.
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
The Palakkad Parambikulam wildlife sanctuary is spread over an area of 285 square kilometers over the lush green Anna Malai hills. The undulating landscape of the sanctuary provides the perfect set up for a wildlife sanctuary to thrive in its fullest.
Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary
Declared a wildlife sanctuary in the year 1983, Peppara wildlife sanctuary is the hub of varied life forms and has a very unique and diverse eco-system. Located at distance of 50 kilometers from Trivandrum, Peppara wildlife sanctuary covers a vast area of 53 square kilometers.
Silent Valley National Park
Located in the lush green Kundali hills of Palakkad, Silent Valley national park is the last known region that is untouched by man. Scientists value the rich biodiversity of this place and take pains to keep it this way.
Shenduruny Wildlife Sanctuary
The Shenduruny wildlife sanctuary is located at a distance of 66 kilometers from Kollam town. The wildlife sanctuary has been named after a tree that is found here that is called Chenkuruny.
Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary
The Thattekkad bird sanctuary was set up in the year 1983 by the renowned ornithologist of India, Dr. Salim Ali. It is located in the Kothamangalam district of Idukki.
