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. Begur National Park of Wayanad, Kerala
is one of the most beautiful places to see in Wayanad. A dense cover of
lush green trees covers the entire sanctuary. Most of the trees over
here also have rare medicinal values. All nature lovers will find this
sanctuary a wonderful place to visit in Wayanad.
The Begur wildlife sanctuary has a huge variety of animals ranging from
elephants, deer, tigers, boars, leopards, etc. Besides the animals, one
can also find a number of birds in this sanctuary. The best time to
visit this sanctuary is from the months of December to May. This is
because after the monsoons pour their hearts out, the water hole gets
filled and attracts wild animals who come to quench their thirst. The
sanctuary is a photographer's paradise. Capture those surreal moments in
your camera and relive those moments even after many years.
How to Reach
Air
Kozhikode Airport is the nearest to the sanctuary, located at a
distance of around 80 kilometers from this place.
Rail
The nearest railway station is at Thalassery in the Kannur district and
is located at a distance of about 80 kilometers from this place.
Roads
Reaching the sanctuary by roads is the easiest way as Wayanad, Kerala
is well connected by a wide network of roads.