The only habitat of the grizzled giant squirrel in Kerala is at Chinnar Wild life Sanctuary. The Marayoor sandal forest and Thoovanam water falls are located here. The sanctuary offers scope for wildlife viewing at close quarters from the road.
How to reach: Nearest railway station: Aluva – 200 Km, Pollachi – 60 km.
Nearest Airport – Kochi, Coimbatore
Accommodation Govt.Guest House, Munnar, Private Lodge’s at Udumalpet, Marayur, Forest IB at Marayur and
Chinnar, Dormitory at Chinnar.
Map/ Photograph
Contact Address:
The Asst. Wild Life Warden,
Chinnar Wild Life Sanctuary,
Chinnar via Marayur.
The only habitat of the grizzled giant squirrel in Kerala is at Chinnar Wild life Sanctuary. The Marayoor sandal forest and Thoovanam water falls are located here. The sanctuary offers scope for wildlife viewing at close quarters from the road.