Takes the tough tours for an enchanting experience at Wildlife Sanctuary

This is one of the most prestigious regions on the high ranges of the western ghats. One of the world’s most fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries, the Periyar reserve is noted for its geomorphology, diverse wildlife and beautiful landscape. The drive to Thekkady itself is enchanting as the road winds through Tranquil countryside, rich plantations and thick jungles. The sanctuary, declared a tiger reserve in 1978 under the project tiger scheme, attracts travellers from all over the world.

15 Km North Of Munnar. Established In 1975 To Protect The Nilgiri Tahr, The Eravikulam Sanctuary Was Declared A National Park In 1978 Considering Its Ecological, Faunal, Floral, Geomorphological And Zoological Significance. The Park Is Breathtakingly Beautiful And Comparable To The Alpine Ranges. This Land Of The Neelakurinji Is 7 Km From The Rajamalai Hills.

Located in the rain shadow region of the western ghats, the sanctary occupies the forested region on either side of the Marayoor – Udumalpet road. This is the second habitat of the endangered giant grizzled squirrel of india. The location of sanctuary offers the unique advantage of watching its fascinating wildlife at close quarters from the road without venturing deep into the jungle. The Marayoor sandal forest and the beautiful Thoovanam waterfalls are located here

Located in Thiruvanandapuram district, The sanctuary strectches from Neyyatinkara Taluk to the Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu. It is the drainage basin of the Neyyar river and its tributaries – Mullayar and Kallar – which originate in Agasthyarkoodam, the second highest peak in Kerala (1868m). The sanctuary was established in 1958. Neyyar is famous for the crocodile park, located near to the Neyyar dam.

50 kms northwest of Thiruvananthapuram city in Nedumangad Taluk. The catchment area of the Peppara dam constructed across the Karamana river, was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1983. There are 13 tribal settlements in the sanctuary – 11 of them in the Athirumala section and 2 in the Thodayar saction. The sanctuary is accessible from Vithura on the Thiruvananthapuram – Ponmudi road.

Located in Pathanapuram taluk, 66 km from Kollam town on the Kollam – Shencotta road. The Shenduruny forest was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1984. The Name Shenduruny comes from an endemic species of tree called Chenkuruny (gluta travancoria), mainly confined to this region. The artificial lake formed by the parappar dam built across the shenduruny and kulathupuzha rivers occupies the central region of the sanctuary.

Tucked away in the valley between the Anamala ranges of Tamil Nadu and the Nelliampathy ranges of Kerala on the majestic western ghats is the Parambikulam wildlife sanctuary. Three dams have been built here by the tamil nadu government under the Parambikulam – Aliyar project. The reservoir harbours several varieties of aquatic fauna. There are provision to stay at the tree houses inside the jungle, from where you can have a close watch on the wild.