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THE SANCTUARIES AND NATIONAL PARKS IN KERALA
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Location: 76º 35’ and 76º 50’ East Longitude and 10º 20’and 10º 26’ North Latitude Area: 277.40 sq.km. Year of formation: 1973 (GO(P)39/73/AD/12.02.0973) Climate: Temperature varies from 15ºC to 32ºC. Hottest period is March and coolest period is January. Topography: Altitude ranging form 300 to 1440m.
Major peaks in the sanctuary are karimala (1438m), Pandaravarai(1290m), Rainfall: Rainfall varies from 1400 to 2300 mm. Drainage: Several streams flowing
through the sanctuary drain the area. The sanctuary also possesses three man-made Forest Types: Forest types include West Coast Tropical Ever green Forests, Moist
Decidious Forests, Dry decidious forests, Bio-diversity: 1408 species of flowering plants which includes 67 species of orchids,
80 sp . of grass family and about There
are 36 species of mammals, 268 sp. Of
birds , 61 species of reptiles, 16 species of amphigians, 47 species of fishes Common reptiles are pythons, cobras, pitvipers,
tortoises etc. The rare species include
Tiger, Lion-Tailed macaque, Mouse deer, Approach: By Road – 100km from Palakkad, 84 km from Coimbatore, and 38 km from Pollachi. Nearest Railway Station: Coimbatore (84 km), Palakkad (100km.) Accommodation:
IB, Thunakadavu (4beds,) IB Anappady (4beds), Treetop Hut at Thunakadavu
and Parambikulam (2beds each), Special Attractions: 1. “Kannimara”, the ever-youthful teak tree, one of the oldest and largest trees in the world (about 360 years old.) 2. Thuvaiar water fall- a river cascading and emptying into the reservoir. 3. Excellent chances of sighting wildlife. 4. Three dams built during 1950s 5. Modern and interactive Wildlife Interpretation Centre 6. Medicinal plants demo garden and Interpretation Centre. Contact Address: 1. Chief Conservator of Forests Forest Headqurters, Vazhuthacaud 2. The Wild Life Warden, Parambikulam Wildlife Division Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
Location: 76º 55’ and 77º 4’ 5’ East Longitude and 9º 45’ 30’ and 9º 53’ 30’ North Latitude. Area: 105.364sq.km. Year of formation: 1970 (GO.7898/FM3/76/AD/09.02.76) Climate: Temperature varies from 13ºC to 29ºC. Hottest period is March-April. Topography: Altitude ranging from 450to 1272 m. Highest peak is Vanjur Medu (1272m) Rainfall: Average rainfall is 3800 mm. Drainage:
The major rivers flowing through the area at periyar and
Cheruthoniar. The sanctuary consists of
33 sq,km of Forest Types: Forest types include West Coast
Tropical Evergreen forests, Semi Evergreen forests , Moist Deciduous Forests, Biodiversity: Major tree species are Depteocarpus indicus, Palanquium ellipticum,
Calophyllum polyanthum, Vernonia arborea, The
common animals found ar Elephant, Sambar, Barking Deer, Mouse deer, Bonnet
macaque, Nilgiri Langur, Malabar giant squirrel, Approach: By Road-Eranakulam-115 km. Kottayam – 120 Nearest Railway Station: Kottayam (120kms) Nearest Airport: Nedumbassery (120kms) Accommodation: IB, Vellappara (6beds), Dormitory, Vellappara (50beds) IB at Vazhathopu owned by Kerala State Electricity Board Private hotels at Cheruthoni, Kattappana, Thodupuzha Special Attractions: Contact Address; 1. Chief Conservator of Forests (wildlife) Forest headquarters, Vazhuthacaud 2. The Wild Life Warden, Idukki Wildlife Division 3. The Asst. Wildlife Warden. Vellapara, Painavu P.O, Idukki Thattekkadu Bird SanctuaryConstituted during 1983 it is the only Bird sanctuary in Kerala and is licated in Kothamangalam Taluk of Eranakulam District. Location: 76º40’ and 76º 45’ East Longitide and 10º 7’ and 11º North Latitude. Area: 25.16 sq.km Year of formation: 1983 (GO. 35743/FM3/83/AD/27.08.83) Climate: Temperature varies from 20ºC to 32ºC. Hottest period is April-May and coolest period is December- January Topography: Altitude ranging from 35 to 488 m. Major peaks in the sanctuary are Thoppimudi and Nyayapillimudi. Rainfall: Rainfall varies from 1400 to 2300 mm. Drainage: Several marshy land/vayals are found in certain areas
bordering with the Periyar and Idamalayar Rivers. A part pf the Forest Types: Forest Types
includes Tropical Evergreen Forests, Tropical Semi-evergreen forests, Moist
Decidious forests, Bio diversity: Common tree
species are Eleocarpus tuberculatus, Canarium strictum, Evodia aiunenkanda,
Nephelium longata, There are 34 species of mammals, 270 sp of birds,30
species of reptiles, 15 species of amphigians and 47 species of fishes are The common animals found are Leopard, sloth bear., porcupine etc. Elephants are occasional vistors Common birds are Indian
roller, Cuckoo, common snipe, crow phesant, grey drongo, Malabar trogon, wood
peckers, lare pied Rare birds found are Ceylon Frogmouth, Bourdillon’s
Long eared Indian Nightjar, Peninsular Bay owl, Crimson throated barbet, Approach: By Road – 13km from Kothamangalam, kottayam(83km) Nearest railway station: Aluva(48kms) Nearest Airport: Kochi – 71 km. Accomodation: IB, (6beds), Dormitory (50beds) One PWD Rest House at Kothamangalam Special Attractions: Contact Address: 1. Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Forest Headquarters,
Vazhuthacaud 2. The Wildlife Warden, Idukki Wild life Division, 3. The Asst Wildlife Warden, Thattekkad bird Sanctuary Chimmony Wild life Sanctuary Chimmony Wildlife sanctuary
established in 1984 is situated in the Mukundapuram Taluk of Thrissur District. The headquarters of Location: 76º 31’ and 76º 37’ East Longitude and 10º 22’ and 10º 26’ North Latitude, Area: 85.067 sq.km. Year of formation: 1984, (GO(P)259/84/AD/25.08.1984) Climate: Temperature varies from 15º C to 36º C. Hottest period is March – April. Topography: Altitude ranging from 40 to 1110m. Highest peak is Punda peak (1116m) Rainfall: Annual average rainfall is 2980mm. Drainage: There is a dam constructed across the Chimmony river at 75 m above the sea
level. Consequent to the Forest Types: Forest types include Tropical Evergreen Forests, Tropical Semi-evergreen forests, Moist Deciduous Forests etc. Bio diversity: Common tree
species are Palaquium ellipticum, Mesua ferrea, Cullenia exarillitia,
Dipterocarpus indicus, Hopea There are 39 species of mammals, 160 sp of birds, 25
species of reptiles, 14 species of amphibians, and 31 species of fishes are The common mammals found are
Tiger, Leopard, sloth bear, Elephant, Sambar, barking deer, bonnet macaque,
Nilgiri Langur, Approach: By Road – 45 km from Thrissur Nearest Railway Station : Thrissur (48kms) Neareat Airport : Nedumbassery – 60 kms Accomodation: Dormitory (40beds) Special Attractions: Contact Address: 1. Chief conservator of Forests (Wild life) Forest Headquarters,
Vazhuthacaud 2. The Wild Life Warden Peechi Wildlife Division, Peechi – Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary Constituted during 1958, the sanctuary is situated about 20kms east of Thrissur Location: 76º 18’ and 76º 28’ East Longitude and 10º 28’ and 10º 38’ . North Latitude. Area: 125 sq. km. Year of formation: 1958(GO(MS)871/58/06.08.1958) Climate: m Temperature varies from 15º to 38ºC. Hottest period is March – April and coolest period is Dec- January. Topography: Altitude ranging from 45 to 900m . Highest Peak is Ponmudi (923m) Rainfall: Annual average rainfall is 3000mm. Drainage: There are numerous streams, flowing
over the entire PA, which join the three main rivers Kurumali, Manali, and Forest Types: Forest Types include Tropical Ever green Forests, Tropical Semi-evergreen forests, Moist Deciduous forests etc. Bio diversity: Common tree species are Erythrina indica,
Eugenia hemispheria,Dalbergia latifolia, palanquium ellipticum, Newly described flora in the sanctuary are Aglalia
malabarica, Phaeanthus malabaricus, Tarenna trichurensis, Cotton pedunculata, There are 39 species of mammals, 176 sp. of birds, 30 species of reptiles, 17 species of amphibians and 40 species of fishes are reported from the sanctuary. The common forund are Tiger,
Leopard, sloth bear, Elephant, sambar, barkingdeer, bonnet macaque, Nilgiri
langur, slender loris Approach: By Road –20 km from Thrissur Nearest Railway Station: Thrissur Nearest Airport: Nedumbassery - …. Kms. Accomodation: Dormitory (40beds) Special Attractions: Contact Address: 1. Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Forest Headquarters,
Vazhuthacaud 2. The Wild Life warden, Peechi Wildlife Division Silent Valley National Park The core of Niligiri
Biosphere Reserve, the Silent Valley National Park is probably one of th most
magnificent gifts of nature to Location: 76º 24’ and 76º 29’ East Longitude and 11º 4’ and 11º 13’ . North Latitude. Area: 89.52 sq. km. Year of formation: 1984(GO-5462/FSA3/82/AD/15.11.84) Climate: Average minimum temperatuevaries from 8º to 14ºC. and average maximum temperature varies from 23ºto 29ºC Topography: Altitude ranging from 900to 2300m . Highest Peak is Anginda peak (2328m) Rainfall: Annual average rainfall is 2717 to 4543 mm. Drainage: The river Kunithupuzha is passing
through the park. The main tributaries
of the river, kunthancholapuzha, Forest Types: Forest Types include southern hill top
tropical evergreen forests, west coast tropical evergreen forests, Cane Bio diversity: Dalbergia
lanceolaria, cullenia exarillata,Macarangaindica, ficus spp, Maesa indica,
Carpus spp, etc are some of There are 25 species of mammals, 170 sp. of birds, 35 species of reptiles, 12 species of fishes,95 species of butterflies and 255 species of moths are reported from the sanctuary. The common mammals found are Lion tailed macaque, Tiger , Leopard, sloth bear, Elephant, Nilgiri Langur, Gaur, Sloth bear etc. . Approach: By Road –Coimbatore – Anakkatty – Mukkali – 90km. Coimbatore – Palakkad – Mannarkkad – Mukkali – 120km Kozhikode - Palakkad – Mannarkkad – Mukkali – 120km Nearest Railway Station : Palakkad – 58 km; Coimbatore – 90 km Nearest Airport: kozhikode-140 km, Coimbatore – 100 km. Accomodation: Rest house at Mukkali – 3 bed suits(4nos) Dormitory – 40 bed Hut (2 suited ) – 1 no Special Attractions Contact Address: 1. Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Forest headquarters,
Vazhuthacaud 2. The Wild life Warden, Silent Valley Division 3. The Asst. Wildlife Warden Silent Valley NP Neyyar
Wildlife Sanctuary Nestled in the southeast
corner of the Western Ghats, the Neyyar sanctuary is the drainage basin of the
Neyyar river and its Location: 77º 8’ and 77º 17’ East Longitude and 8º 29’ and 8º 37’ . North Latitude. Area: 128 sq. km. Year of formation: 1958(GO(MS)871/58/06.08.1958 Climate: Temperature varies from 16ºto 35ºC Topography: Altitude ranging from 90 to 1868m . Highest Peak is Ponmudi ( 923m) Rainfall: Annual average rainfall is 2800mm. . Drainage: The major rivers are Neyyar and its tributaries, Mullayar and Kallar Forest Types: Forest Types include West coast tropica
evergreen, Southern hilltop triopical evergreen, Southern moist mixed Bio diversity: Common
tree species like Terminalia paniculata, T.bellerica, Pterocarpus marsupium,
Palaquium ellipticum, There are 39 species of mammals, 176 sp. of birds, 30 species of reptiles, 17 species of amphibians and 40 species of fishes are reported from the sanctuary The common mammals found are, Tiger , Leopard, sloth bear,
Elephant, sambar, barking deer, bonnet macaque, Nilgiri Langur, Approach: By Road –Kattakkada – 11 km. . Thiruvananthapuram - 30 km. Nearest Railway Station: Thiruvananthapuram – 30km Nearest Airport: 35 km. Accomodation: IB – 2 beds Rest house, Meenmutty – 10 beds Youth Hostel (dormitory) – 20 beds Dormitory (Kombai)- 20 beds Special Attractions: One day trekking – Neyyar – Kombai – Meenmuty (Boating 9km, upto Kombai and guided trekking to Meenmuty falls (6km). Two day trekking (boating
9km , upto Kombai and guided trekking to Meenmuty falls & to Theerthakkara
– Puivizhuthan Chuna Contact Address: 1. Chief Conservator of Forest (Wildlife) Forest Headquarters,
Vazuthacaud 2. The Wildlife Warden, Thiruvananthapuram Wildlife
Division Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary
Location: 77 6’ 50” and 77 14’ 5” East Longitude and 8 34’ 30” and 8 41’ 25” North Latitude Area: 53 sq km Year of formation: 1983 (GO(P) 379/83/AD/21..12..1983) Climate: Temperature varies from 16 C to 35 C. Topography: Altitude ranging
from 100 to 1717 m. The major peaks in
the sanctuary are Chemmunjimottai (1717
m), Rainfall: Annual average rainfall is 2500 mm Drainage: The major rivers are Karamana river and its tributaries. The peppara reservoir is of an area of 5.82 sq .km. Forest Types: Forest types
include West coast tropical evergreen, Southen hilltop tropical evergreen, West
cast semi-evergreen, Biodiversity: Common tree
species are Terminalia paniculta, T. bellerica, PTEROCARPUS MARSUPIUM,
Palaquium ellipticum, 43 species of mammals, 233 sp. of birds, 46 species of reptiles,
13 species of amphibians and 27 species of fishes are reported The common mammals found are
Tiger, Leopard, Sloth bear, Elephant, Sambar barking Deer, bonnet Macaque,
Nilgiri langur, Approach: By Road – Thiruvananthapuram – 44km Nearest Railway Station: – Thiruvananthapuram – 44km Nearest Airport: – Thiruvananthapuram – 49 km Accommodation: - No facilities by the Department. IB of Kerala Water Authority is very near to the headquarters. Best season to visit: January to March Closure Period : Open throughout the year Special Attractions: Trekking to forest area –
Bonafalls,
Vazahuvanthole water falls,Kalarkad waterfalls, visit to settlement Contact Address: 1. Chief Conservator of forests Forest Headquarters,
Vazhuthacaud 2. The Wildlife Warden Thiruvananthapuram Wildlife
Division, Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary Shendurney wildlife
sanctuafy, part of Agsthyamali
Biosphere Reserve, owes its name to the endemic species, Ghuta Location: 76º 59’ 30 “ and 77º 16’ 30 “ East Longitude and 8º 44 ‘ and 9º14’ North Latitude. Area: 171 sq. km. Year of formation: 1984(GO(P)258/84/AD/25.08.1984) Climate: Temperature varies from 17ºto 35ºC Topography: Altitude ranging from 100 to 1550m . Highest Peak is Alwarkurichi (1550m) Rainfall: Annual rainfall varies from 2600 to 3000mm. Drainage: The major rivers are Shendurney,
Kazhuthuruthy and Kulathupuzha which join together to form the Kallada
river. Forest Types: Forest Types include West coast
tropicalevergreen, Southern hilltop triopical evergreen, West coast tropical Bio diversity: Common tree species are Gluta
travancorica, Terminalia paniculata, T.ballerica, Pterocarpus marsupium, 34 species of mammals, 245 sp. of birds, 36 species of reptiles, 22 species of amphibians and 42 species of fishes are reported from the sanctuary The common mammals found
are, Elephant, Gaur, Sambar, Wild bear, Malabar giant squirrel, Nilgiri langur,
Lion-Tailed Approach: By Road – Thiruvananthapuram – 70 km Kollam - 70 km Shenkottai – 30 Km. Nearest Railway Station: Kollam – 70 Km. Shenkottai – 30 km Nearest Airport: Thiruvananthapuram – 75 km. Accomodation: No facilities by the Department. IB of kerala Water authority is very near to the headquarters. Best season to visit: October- Feburary Closure Period: Open throughout the year Special
Attractions: Trekking to the forests.
The eco-tourism packages offered
a present are Dharbakulam trail, Kallar trail, Boating in the reservoir operated jointly by the Department and Thenmala Ecotourism Promotion Society. Contact Address: 1. Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Forest Headquarter, Vazhuthacaud 2. The Wild life Warden, Shendurney Wildlife Division Eravikulam National Park
Location: 77º 0’ 30 “ and 77º 10’ East Longitude and 10º 10 ‘ and 10º20’North Latitude. Area: 97 sq. km. Year of formation: Declared as Sanctuary in 1975 (GO(-8907/FM3/75/AD/31.03.75) and declared as National Park during 1978 Climate: Mean Summer temperature is29ºC and mean winter temperature is 3ºC Topography: Altitude ranging from 1 400 to 2694m . Highest Peak is Anamudi (2694m) Rainfall: Average annual rainfall is 4500mm. Drainage Forest Types: The major portion of the area is covered with grasslands. There are also several patches of shoals. Bio diversity: Flora
includes species like Actinodaphne bourdilloni, Microtropis, ramiflora,
Pittosporum tetrasperminum, 34 species of mammals, 245 sp. of birds, 36 species of reptiles, 22 species of amphibians and 42 species of fishes are reported from the sanctuary.To be corrected. Nilgiri Tahr, Tiger, Panther, Wild dogs, Civet cat , Jungle cat, Sloth bear, Nilgiri langur, Wild boar etc are the major mammals Approach: By Road – Munnar -15 km Kochi - 135 km Kottayam – 148Km Nearest Railway Station: Aluva – 115Km. Nearest Airport: Nedumbassery – . Accomodation: IB at Munnar and Devikulam Dormitory at Munnar. Best season to visit: Closure Period: Special Attractions: Contact Address: 1. Chief Conservator of Forests Forest Headquarters, 2. The Wildlife Warden, Munnar Wildlife Division, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
Location: 77º 15’ and 77º 17 East Longitude and 10º 15 ‘ and 10º21’ North Latitude. Area: 90.422 sq. km. Year of formation: 1984(GO(P)229/84/AD/04.08.1984) Climate: Temperature varies from 18ºC to 25ºC Topography: Altitude ranging from 500 to 2400m . Major
Peaks in the Sanctuary are Kottakombumalai (2144 m), Vellaikal Rainfall: Average annual rainfall is 100mm. Drainage: Forest Types: The major portion of the area is covered with grass lands. There were also several patches of shoals. Bio diversity: The major species in the throny scrub forests are Acacia
arabica, Acacia leucofolia, Acacia concinna, Prosporis 34 species of mammals, 245 sp. of birds, 36 species of reptiles, 22 species of amphibians and 42 species of fishes are reported from the sanctuary Elephant, Gaur, panther, spotted deer, Sambar, Grizzled giant squirrel, Hanuman monkey etc are the common mammals. Approach: By Road – Kochi _ 200km Coimbatore Pollachi – 60 Km. Nearest Railway Station: Pollachi- 60 Km. Nearest Airport: Nedumbassery . Accomodation : IB at Chinnar . Dormitory at Chinnar Best season to visit: October-November Closure period: Open throughout the year Special Attractions: Contact Address: 1. Chief Conservator Of Forests Forest Headquarters, Vazhuthacaud 2. The Wildlife Warden, Munnar Wildlife Division, Periyar Tiger ReserveThe
Periyar Tiger Reserve, named after the Periyar River, is one of our prestigious
possessions on the High Ranges of Western Location: 76º 55’ and 77º 25’ East Longitude and 9º 18 ‘ and 9º41’ North Latitude. Area: 777 sq. km. Year of formation: Declared
a Sanctuary during 1950 and declared as Tiger Reserve during
1978.F1-2854/AD/11..08..1950 & Climate: Temperature varies from 15ºC to 31ºC Topography: Altitude ranging from 900 to 2000m . Highest peak is Kottamala (2016m) Rainfall: Average annual rainfall is 1700mm. Drainage: The major rivers through the reserve
are Mullayar and Periyar. Several
streams feeding these two rivers and the Forest Types: The forest
types include Tropical evergreen forests, tropical semi-evergreen forests,
moist deciduous forests, Bio diversity: The major
tree species are Vateria indica, Dipterocarpus indicus, Cullenia excelsa,
Palaquium ellipticum, 62 species of mammals, 315 sp. of birds, 45 species of reptiles, 16 species of amphibians and 38 species of fishes are reported from the sanctuary Elephant, Gaur,Tiger,Panther,Sambar, barking deer,
Wildboar, Sloth bear, Nilgiri langur,
Liontailed macaque, Otter, Malabar Approach: By Road – Kumily _ 4km Kochi -190 km Madurai – 145 Km. Nearest Railway Station: Kottayam- 115Km. Accomodation : Tiger Bungalow, Anavachal – 3 rooms (6beds) Trusker camp,Edappalayam – 2rooms (4beds) Bison camp, Manakkavala – 2 rooms (4beds) Dormitory,Thekkady – 40 beds Dormitory, Vallakkadavu – 40 beds Watch Tower, Edappalayam – 2 persons (Rs. 200/day) There are also hotels owned by KTDC
(Lake Palace – 6 rooms: Aranya Nivas – 33 rooms, Periyar House – 44
rooms). Best season to visit: October-Novemberto May Closure period: Open throughout the year Special Attractions: Community sponsored Ecotourism facilities available. A trekking cum rafting programme (limited to 10 persons per day) along the river into the range. (Rs.750/-per head) Tribal hamlet cum Museum at Mannakudy (Rs.100 per person) Fringe area trekking along with protection staff (3 hrs duration, three trips daily, Rs. 500/-per head) Tiger trail – Adventure trekking cum camping programmed limited to 5 person/trip. Jungle inn by the night and Night camping facilities in the forest (4pm to 7 am limited to 2 persons, Rs.1250/pair) Contact Address: 1. Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Forest Headquarters, Vazhuthacaud 2. The Deputy Director, Periyar East Division, Wayanad Wildlife SanctuaryWayanad
wildlife sanctuary is contiguous to the protected areas of Nagarhole and
Bandipur of Karnataka on the north-east and Location: 76º 02’and 76º 27’ East Longitude and 11º 35 ‘ and 11º51’ North Latitude. Area: 344.44 sq. km. Year of formation: Declared a Sanctury during 1973 (GO(MS)182/73/AD/30.05.1973) Climate: Temperature varies from 13ºC to 32ºC Topography: Altitude ranging from 650 to 1150m . The highest peak is Karottimala (1158m) Rainfall: Average annual rainfall is2000mm. Drainage: Cherupuzha, Bavali puzha, Kabani river, Kannaram puzha, Kurichiat puzha, Chedalathu puzha etc Forest Types: The forest types include South Indian Moist
Deciduous forests, West coast semi-evergreen forests and Bio diversity: The major tree species are
Tectona grandis, Terminalia sp, Dalbergia latifolia, Anogeissus latifolia,
Grewia 45 species of mammals, 203 sp. of birds, 45 species of reptiles, 30 species of amphibians and 59 species of fishes are reported from the sanctuary Elephant, Gaur, Tiger,
Panther,Sambar, Spotted deer, Barking deer, Wild boar, Sloth bear, Nilgiri
langur, Bonnet macaque, Approach: By Road – Kozhikode – 110 km Mysore - Ootty - Nearest Railway Station: Kozhikode Nearest Airport: kozhikode . Accomodation : IB (two rooms, 4 beds) . Dormitory – 50 beds Seramby – 2 nos, 2 rooms (2+1bed) Tourist Guest House (Govt.)and PWD Rest House at Sulthan Bathery (about 2 kms). There are also private hotels at S.Bathery Best season to visit: December to May Closure period: Open throughout the year Special Attractions: Water falls at Chedalayam. Elephant camp at Muthanga. Trekking and oneday halt package at Tholpetty. Contact Address: 1. Chief Conservator of Forests(Wildlife) Forest Headquarters,Vazhuthacaud 2. The Wild life Warden Wayanad Wildlife Division, Aralam Wildlife SanctuaryLocated on the western slopes of Western Ghats, Aralam is the northern most wildlife sanctuary of Kerala. Location: 75º 47’and 75º57’ East Longitude and 11º 54’ and 11º59’ North Latitude. Area: 55 sq. km. Year of formation: Declared a Sanctury during 1984 (GO(P)300/84/AD/15.10.1984) Climate: Temperature varies from 110C to 400ºC Topography: Altitude ranging from 650 to 1150m. Rainfall: Rainfall varies from 3700 to 5000mm. Drainage: The Cheenkannipuzha forms the main
drainage system on the southern side.
Narikkadavu thodu, Kurukkathodu Forest Types: The forest types include West Coast
tropical evergreen forest. , West coast
semi-evergreen forests, South Bio diversity: The major tree species are
Artiocarpus heterophyllus, Bishofia javanica, Calophyllum elatum, Cannarium
strictum, 23 species of mammals, 188 sp. of birds, 22 species of reptiles, 16 species of amphibians and 39 species of fishes are reported from the sanctuary Elephant, Gaur, Tiger,
Panther,Sambar, Spotted deer, Barking deer, Wild boar, Sloth bear, Nilgiri
langur, Bonnet macaque, Approach: By Road – Thalasseri– 45 km Kannur – 45 km Nearest Railway Station: Thalasseri Nearest Airport: Kozhikode (113kms) . Accomodation : IB (two rooms, 4 beds) . Dormitory – 50 beds There is almost a Government Guest House and many private lodges in Iritty. Best season to visit: November to May Closure period: Open throughout the year Special Attractions: Trekking in the sanctuary. Contact Address: 1. Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Forest Headquarters, Vazhuthacaud 2. The Wildlife Warden, Aralam Wildlife Division, Sanctuaries The forests of Kerala, due to
their diversity and richness, are home to a wide variety of animals and birds.
To preserve and sustain List of Wildlife Sanctuaries
Agasthyavanam Biological Park The Agasthyavanam Project In
1992, the Government of Kerala constituted a scientific committee to study the
feasibility of setting up a Biological park in the Area The total estimated area of the
park is 23 sq.km. Of this 17.5 sq.km is to be converted to thick jungle and the
rest is for Objectives of the Project: 1. Regeneration and
eco-restoration of the degraded forest of Kottur Reserve. Tourist Information Administration The administrative responsibility
of this park lies with the Wildlife Warden, Trivandrum. The airport and railway
station at For further details contact Chief Conservator (Agasthyavanam) Neyyar
Wildlife Sanctuary, forming the catchment of the Neyyar reservoir, is located
between 80 degree 30 minutes and 80 Topography The topography is rugged with flat meadows and gentle to steep slopes. The altitude ranges from 90 to 1,868m. Climate There exist a moderately hot and
humid climate, the temperature ranging between 16 to 35 degree Centigrade . This
tract Forests of Neyyar Due to the varied climate and topographic conditions the sanctuary presents a remarkable diversity in vegetation. They include: 1) West Coast Tropical Evergreen The distribution of forest is obviously affected by the variations in altitude as shown below
Flora Flora is diverse and exhibits
endemism. Out of 1000 species of flowering plants, about 120 are endemic. The
sanctuary has a Fauna The sanctuary has an exquisite
collection of wildlife. The evergreen forests contiguous with the protected
areas of Tamilnadu, The Avifauna is rich and diverse
and include Darters, Little Cormorant, Little Grey Heron, Racket Tailed Drongo,
Emerald Dove Administration The Neyyar Sanctuary is a part of the Thiruvananthapuram Wildlife Division and is administered by an Assistant Wildlife Warden. Tourist Information Major Tourist Attractions The Lion Safari Park,
Meenmutti waterfalls and the Agasthyar peak are destinations that add to the
splendour of the sanctuary. Accommodation A Youth Hostel and a Rest House
near the reservoir provides cheap accommodation. Another rest house is situated
at For further details contact: The Peppara region was proclaimed
a sanctuary on 21st December 1983 under the Indian Wildlife Protection Act,
1972. This The forest types of Peppara are: 1. West Coast Tropical
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