THE SANCTUARIES AND NATIONAL PARKS IN KERALA

	Name of the NationalPark/Wild Life Sanctuary	Area in Sq. kms.	Year of Formation	No.& Date of Notification
1.	Eravikulam National Park	97.00	1978	GO-8907/FM3/75/AD/31.03.75
2.	Silent Valley National Park	89.52	1984	GO-5462/FSA3/82/AD/15.11.84
3.	Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary	777.00	1950	F1-2854/AD/11.08.1950 G-11025/34/FRY (PT) dtd 29.8.77
4.	Wayanad Wild Life Sanctuary	344.44	1973	GO(MS)182/73/AD/30..05..1973
5.	Parimbikulam Wildlife Sanctuary	285.00	1973	GO(P)39/73/AD/12.02.1973
6.	Neyyar Wild Life Sanctuary	128.00	1958	GO(MS)871/58/06.08.1958
7.	Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary	125.00	1958	GO(MS)871/58/06..08..1958
8.	Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary	171.00	1984	GO(P)258/84/AD/25..08..1984
9.	Chinnar Wild life Sanctuary	90.44	1984	GO(P)229/84/AD/04..08..1984
10.	Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary	70.00	1976	GO.7898/FM3/76/AD/09.02.76
11.	Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary	55.00	1984	GO.(P) 300/84/AD/15.10.1984
12.	Peppara Wildlife sanctuary	53.00	1983	GO(P)379/83/AD/21.12.1983
13.	Thattekkad Wildlife Sanctuary	25.00	1983	GO.35743/FM3/83/AD/27.08.83
14.	Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary	85.00	1984	GO(P)259/84/AD/25.08.1984
15.
T	Total	2395.4

Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary

Parambikulam wildlife sanctuary with its panoramic landscape, meandering streams, extensive water spread of the reservoir, 
cascading waterfalls, rolling hills and valleys and wealth of biodiversity is one of the captivating places in Kerala.  
It is located in the Chittoor taluk of Palakkad district. 

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), 
                      Vengoli (1120m) and Puliyarpadam (1010m)

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 
                    reservoirs namely, Parambikulam, Thunakadavu, and Peruvarippallam.

Forest Types:  Forest types include West Coast Tropical Ever green Forests, Moist Decidious Forests, Dry decidious forests, 
                       Teak plantations, Shola forests, Vayals. 

Bio-diversity:    1408 species of flowering plants which includes 67 species of orchids, 80 sp .  of  grass family and about 
                         285 species of endemic, rare and endangered species.  Haplothismia exannulata, amonotypic genus of 
                         Burmanniaceae rediscovered from the sanctuary after 1951.

There are 36 species of mammals, 268 sp.    Of birds , 61 species of reptiles, 16 species of amphigians, 47 species of fishes 
and  1049 species of insects in a sanctuary.  The common animals found are Leopard, Elephant, Gaur, Spotted Deer, 
Sambar, Barkingdeer, Common Langur, Nilgiri Langur, Malabar giant squirrel, Sloth Bear and Wild dog.  Common birds are 
Drongos, Bee-eaters, Treepies, Mynas, Woodpeckers, Kingfishers and birds of prey.

Common reptiles are pythons, cobras, pitvipers, tortoises etc.  The rare species include Tiger, Lion-Tailed macaque, Mouse deer, 
Nilgiri Tahr, Nilgiri Marten, Gread Pied Hornbill, Penisnsular Bay Owl, King Cobra, Flying Snake, Cane turtle

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), 
                             Bison Valley Lodge, Parambikulam (6beds), Dormitory, Anappady (50beds), Community Hall, Parambikulam 
                             (30beds), Dr. Salim Ali Centre, Kuriarkutty (50beds)

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
Trivandrum –14
Phone-0471 2322217
Fax – 0471 2322217
e-mail

2.  The Wild Life Warden,

Parambikulam Wildlife Division
Anappad, Via Pollachi, Palakkad
Phone: 04253 277233

Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary

Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary which came into existende in  1976, is located in the Thodupuzha and Udumbanchola taluks in Idukki 
district.  An enchanting place marked with steep mountains and undulating hills and valleys.  The world famous Idukki arch dam 
and the vast increase the importance of the area. 

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 
                            watervody of Idukki reservoir.

Forest Types:  Forest types include West Coast Tropical Evergreen forests, Semi Evergreen forests , Moist Deciduous Forests, 
                       Hill shoals and Grass Lands.

Biodiversity:     Major tree species are Depteocarpus indicus, Palanquium ellipticum, Calophyllum polyanthum, Vernonia arborea, 
                        Mesua Ferrea, Hopea parviflora, persea macrantha, Artocarpus hirsute, Lagerstroemia microcarpa, Cinnamomum 
                        zeylanicum, Tectona grandis, Dalbergia latifolia, Terminalia paniculata., T. bellerica,Grewiatiliacfolia, Ptcrocarpus 
                        Marsupium etc.

The common animals found ar Elephant, Sambar, Barking Deer, Mouse deer, Bonnet macaque, Nilgiri Langur, Malabar giant squirrel, 
Wild dog, Wild boar, porcupine, jackal, Indian Giant Squirrel etc.

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
Trivandrum – 14
Phone – 0471 2322217
Fax -      0471 2322217
E-mail –

2.    The Wild Life Warden,

Idukki Wildlife Division
Painavu P.O. Idukki – 685603
Phone; 04862232271

3.    The Asst. Wildlife Warden.

Vellapara, Painavu P.O, Idukki
Phone : 04862 322025

Thattekkadu Bird Sanctuary

Constituted 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 
                  sanctuary is sumerge due to Bhoothathankettu Irrigation Dam.

Forest Types: Forest Types includes Tropical Evergreen Forests, Tropical Semi-evergreen forests, Moist Decidious forests, 
                      Riparian Forests, Plantations of Teak, Rosewood, Mahagony and Fruit Orchard.

Bio diversity: Common tree species are Eleocarpus tuberculatus, Canarium strictum, Evodia aiunenkanda, Nephelium longata, 
                      Dipterocarpus indicus, Palanquium ellipticum, Myristica dactyloides, Hopea parviflora, Tetrameles mudiflora, 
                      Dysoxylum malabaricum and Lagerstroemia microcarpa, Tectona grandis, Dalbergia latifolia, Terminalia bellarica, 
                      T.paniculata, T.chebula, Bridelia retusa, Emblica officinalis, Grewia tiliaefolia etc

There are 34 species of mammals, 270 sp of birds,30 species of reptiles, 15 species of amphigians and 47 species of fishes are 
reported from the sanctuary.

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 
wagtail, Indian hill myna etc.

Rare birds  found are Ceylon Frogmouth, Bourdillon’s Long eared Indian Nightjar, Peninsular Bay owl, Crimson throated barbet, 
Malabar hornbill, Malabar horn bill, Malabar shama, Greyheaded fising eagle etc.

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
Trivandrum – 14
Phone -  0471 2322217
Fax     - 0471 2322217
e-mail

2.     The Wildlife Warden,

Idukki Wild life Division,
Painavu.P.O, Idukki – 685 603
Phone: 04862 232271

3.     The Asst Wildlife Warden,

Thattekkad bird Sanctuary
Njayappilli P.O, Kothamangalam,
Phone 0485 2588302

Chimmony Wild life Sanctuary

Chimmony Wildlife sanctuary established in 1984 is situated in the Mukundapuram Taluk of Thrissur District.  The headquarters of 
the sanctuary is at Echippara which is 28 kms away from the Amballoor village in the north direction.  Amballoor is 12kms away 
from Thrissur town in the south direction

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 
                     construction of th dam, an artificial lake has been formed with an area of 10 sq.km. and 20 m depth.  The 
                     sanctuary consists of the watershed areas of Kunumali and Mupliam rivers.

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 
parviflora, Dysoxylum, malabaricum, Cedrellatoona, Bombax ceiba, Syzigium cumini, Largerstroemia lanceolata, Adina cordifolia, 
Albizzia procera, alstoniascholaris, Dalbergia latifolia, Xylia xylocarpa etc.

There are 39 species of mammals, 160 sp of birds, 25 species of reptiles, 14 species of amphibians, and 31 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, 
slender loris porcupine etc.

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
Trivandrum – 14
Phone – 0471 2322217
Fax – 0471 2322217
e-mail –

2.    The Wild Life Warden

Peechi Wildlife Division,
Peechi. P.O, Thrissur
Phone – 0487 2699017

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 
                      Wadakkanchery.  There are three vayals in the sanctuary viz, Paingottupadam (10ha), Pathrakkandam (1ha) and 
                      Pothiyadukky (5ha).  There are two reservoirs, Peechi and Vazhani formed by construction of two dams across the 
                      Manalippuzha and Vadakkancheripuzha.  The total area of the two reservoirs is 14.793 sq. km.

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, 
                         Mesua ferrea, Cullenia excelsa, Dipterocarpus indicus, Hopea parviflora, Dysoxylum malabaricum, Cedrella 
                         toona, Bombax ceiba, Syzygium cumini, Largerstroemia lanceolata, Adina cordifolia, Albizzia procera, alstonia 
                         scholaris Dalbergia latifolia, Xylia xylocarpa etc

Newly described flora in the sanctuary are Aglalia malabarica, Phaeanthus malabaricus, Tarenna trichurensis, Cotton pedunculata, 
amomum microstephanum, and Orophea uniflora.

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 
porcupine etc.

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
Trivandrum – 14
Phone – 0471 2322217
Fax – 0471 2322217
e-mail:-

2.     The Wild Life warden,

Peechi Wildlife Division
Peechi. P.O. Thrissur
Phone – 0487 2699017

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 
mankind, a unique reserve of tropical rainforest in all its pristine glory with an almost unbroken ecological history.

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, 
                      Karingathodu, Madrimaranthodu, Valiaparathodu and Kummaathanthodu originate on the upper slops of the 
                      eastern side of the valley                                                                                                                                                                                

Forest Types:   Forest Types include southern hill top tropical evergreen forests, west coast tropical evergreen forests, Cane 
                        brakes, Wet bamboo brakes, West coast semi evergreen forests, West coast secondary evergreen 
                        Dipterocarpus forests, Nilgirisub tropical hill forests, Reed brakes, South Indian tropical hill savannah woodland, 
                        Southern montanewet temperate forests, Southern montane wet scrub and Southern montane wet grasslands.

Bio diversity: Dalbergia lanceolaria, cullenia exarillata,Macarangaindica, ficus spp, Maesa indica, Carpus spp, etc are some of 
                      the species identified as key stone species.                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

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
Trivandrum – 14
Phone – 0471 2322217
Fax     - 0471 2322217
e-mail –

2.     The Wild life Warden,

Silent Valley Division
Mannarkad, Palakkad Dist.
Phone: 0492 2422056

3.     The Asst. Wildlife Warden

Silent Valley NP
Mukkali P.O, Mannarkad
Phone: 0492 2453225

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 
tributaries – Mullayar and Kallar

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 
                        deciduous forest, Southern tropical hill forests, southern sub-tropical savannahs and Reed brakes.                                                                                                                                                                          

Bio  diversity: Common tree species like Terminalia paniculata, T.bellerica, Pterocarpus marsupium, Palaquium ellipticum, 
                       Mesua ferrea, Hopea parviflora, Bombax ceiba, Syzygium cumini, Lagerstroemia lanceolata, Adina cordifolia, 
                       Albizzia procera, Alstoniascholaris etc.

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, 
Nilgiri tahr etc.

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 
(12km) overnight half at camp house Meenmytty and back Guided row boating up to deer park, trekking in forest Visit Crocodile 
rehabilitation center, Deer park, Lion safari park etc.

Contact Address:

1.     Chief Conservator of Forest (Wildlife)

Forest Headquarters, Vazuthacaud
Thiruvananthapuram- 14
Ph 0471 2322217
Fax- 0471 2322217
e-mail wildlife@sify.com

2.     The Wildlife Warden,

Thiruvananthapuram Wildlife Division
Forestry Complex, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar
Vattiyoorkavu PO, Thiruvananthapuram
Ph 0471 2360762

Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary

The sanctuary constitutes he catchments of peppara dam constructed across the Karamana river and commissioned during 
1983 to augment the drinking water supply to Thiruvananthapuram city and suburban areas.

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), 
                      Athirumalai 1594 m, Arumukhamkunnu (1457 m), Koviltherimalai (1313 m) and Nachiyadikunnu (957 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, 
                       Southern moist mixed deciduous forest, Myristica swamp forest, sub-montane hill valley swamp forest etc.

Biodiversity:  Common tree species are Terminalia paniculta, T. bellerica, PTEROCARPUS MARSUPIUM, Palaquium ellipticum, 
                      Mesua ferrea, Hopea parviflora, Bombax ceiba, Syzyguium cummini, Lagerstroemia lanceolata, Albizzia procera, 
                      Alstonia scholaris, etc.

43 species of mammals, 233 sp. of birds, 46 species of reptiles, 13 species of amphibians and 27 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, 
Nilgiri tahr etc.

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 
                                areas etc.

Contact Address:

1.   Chief Conservator of forests

Forest Headquarters, Vazhuthacaud
Trivandrum –14
Phone – 0471 2322217
Fax – 0471 2322217
e-mail wildlifeker@sify.com

2.     The Wildlife Warden

Thiruvananthapuram Wildlife Division,
Forestry Complex, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar,
Vattiyorkavu P.O,  Thiruvananthapuram
Phone : 0471 2360762

Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary

Shendurney wildlife sanctuafy, part of  Agsthyamali Biosphere Reserve, owes its name to the endemic species, Ghuta 
Travancorica, locally known as ‘Chenkurunji’.  The sanctuary is a valley of green splendour acclaimed for its rich biodiversity 
lying on either side of the Shendurney river.

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.  
                     Important tributaries are Umayar, Parappar, Uruliar, and Pasmankandamthodu.                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Forest Types:   Forest Types include West coast tropicalevergreen, Southern hilltop triopical evergreen, West coast tropical 
                        semi-evergreen, Southern secondary moist mixed deciduous forest, Myristica swamp forest, Southern 
                        sub-tropical hill forests, Reed brakes and grassland.

Bio  diversity: Common tree species are Gluta travancorica, Terminalia paniculata, T.ballerica, Pterocarpus marsupium, 
Cullenia exarillita, Palanquium ellipticum, Mesuaferrea, Poeciloneuron indicum, Elaeocarpus tuberculata, Mangifera indica, 
Vateria indica, Dipterocarpus indicus, Vitex altissima etc.

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 
macaque etc. etc.

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, 
                                and Kattilappara – Choodal bird watching 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
Trivandrum – 14
Phone – 0471 2322217
Fax – 0471 2322217
e- mail – wildlifeker@sify.com

2.     The Wild life Warden,

Shendurney Wildlife Division
Thenmala Dam P.O.
Phone : 0475 2344600

Eravikulam National Park

Originally established to protect the Nilgiri Tahr, the Eravikulam National Park is situated at Devikulam Taluk of the Idukki District

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, 
                     Syzygium arnottianum, Chrysopogon zeylanicus, Eupatorium adenophorum, Strobilanthus kunthianus, Eulalia 
                     phaeothrix, Tripogon bromodes, arundinella fuscata and Cynotis sp.

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,
Trivandrum – 14
Phone – 0471 2322217
Fax – 0471 2322217
e-mail – wildlifeker@sify.com

2.     The Wildlife Warden,

Munnar Wildlife Division,
Munnar P.O
Phone : 04865 231587

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary

Chinnar wild life sanctuary located in the rain shadow region of the Western Ghats is the second habitat for the endangered 
Grizzled giant squirrel in India.  The sanctuary has the unique throny scrub forest with xerophytic species.

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 
                      malai (1863 m) and Viriyoottu malai (1845m)

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 
                       juliflora, and Opuntia dillenii.  Dry deciduous species  include Santallum album, Anogeissus latifolia, Terminalia 
                       arjuna, Tamarindus indica, Pongamia glabra, Dalbergia latifolia, Tectona grandis, Lagerstroemia laneolata, Cassia 
                       fistula, Terminalia bellerica, Emblica officianalis etc.  High shoal and wetland species include Rhododendron 
                       nilagiricum, Elaeocarpus, recurvatus, Strobilanthus kunthianus etc.

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
Trivandrum – 14
Phone – 0471 2322217
Fax – 0474 2322217
e-mail wildker@sify.com

2.     The Wildlife Warden,

Munnar Wildlife Division,
Munnar P.O,
Phone: 04865 231587

Periyar Tiger Reserve

The Periyar Tiger Reserve, named after the Periyar River, is one of our prestigious possessions on the High Ranges of Western 
Ghats, zealously guarded and efficiently managed

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 & 
                              G-11025/34/FRY(PT)dtd  29.8.77

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 
                     Pamba and Azhuta River from the major source of water for the reserve                                                                                                                                                                                 

Forest Types: The forest types include Tropical evergreen forests, tropical semi-evergreen forests, moist deciduous forests, 
                      grasslands and eucalyptus plantations.                                                                                             

Bio diversity:  The major tree species are Vateria indica, Dipterocarpus indicus, Cullenia excelsa, Palaquium ellipticum, 
                      Artocarpus hirsute, Salmalia malabarica, Hopea parviflora, Tetrameles nudiflora, Terminaliasp, Tectona grandis, 
                      Pterocarpus marsupium, Anogeissus latifolia, Careya arborea, Emblica officianalis etc.  The mahor grass species 
                      are Cymbopogon sp. Saccharum etc.                                                                                                                                          

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 
giant squirrel, Wild dog etc are the major mammals

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).  
There are also about 20 hotels in various types around the PA

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
Trivandrum – 14
Phone – 0471 2322217
Fax – 0471 2322217
e-mail – wildlifeker@sify.com

2.     The Deputy Director,

Periyar East Division,
Thekkady P.O, Via, Kumily
Phone – 04869222027
Fax –
e- mail

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

Wayanad wildlife sanctuary is contiguous to the protected areas of Nagarhole and Bandipur of Karnataka on the north-east and 
Mudumalai of Tamilnadu on the south –east.  Rich in biodiversity, the sanctuary is an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, 
Interestingly, it was from here that Pazhassi Raja fought valiantly against the British.

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 
                        plantations of teak, eucalyptus and Grewelia                                                                            

Bio  diversity: The major tree species are Tectona grandis, Terminalia sp, Dalbergia latifolia, Anogeissus latifolia, Grewia 
                       tiliaefolia, Adina cordifolia Cirmamum zeylanicum, Pterocarpus marsupium, Vateria indica, Largerstroemia 
                       lanceolata, Artocarpus hirsute, Macranga peltata etc.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

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, 
Common langur, Wild dog, common otter, Malabar giant squirrel etc are the major mammals

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
Trivandrum – 14
Phone – 0471 2322217
Fax – 0471 2322217
e-mail – wildlifeker@sify.com

2.     The Wild life Warden

Wayanad Wildlife Division,
Sulthan Bathery,
Phone – 04936 2620454
Fax –
e-mail –

Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary

Located 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 
                    and Meenumuttithodu from the northern upper reaches flow southwards to join Cheenkannipuzha.                                                                                                                                                                                

Forest Types:   The forest types include West Coast tropical evergreen  forest. , West coast semi-evergreen forests, South 
                        Indian moist deciduous forest, Southern hilltop evergreen forest and plantations                                   

Bio  diversity: The major tree species are Artiocarpus heterophyllus, Bishofia javanica, Calophyllum elatum, Cannarium strictum, 
                      Cullenia exarillita, Dipterocarpus sp, Drypetes elata, Dysoxylum malabaricum, Elaeocarpus tuberculatus, 
                      Holigarna arnottiana, Mesua ferrea, Palanquium ellipticum Bombax ceiba, Dalbergia latifolia, Grewia tiliaefolia,
                      Terminalia sp etc.                                                                                                                                                 

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, 
Common langur, Wild dog, common otter, Malabar giant squirrel etc are the major mammals

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
Trivandrum – 14
Phone – 0471 2322217
Fax – 0471 2322217
e-mail – wildlifeker@sify.com

2.   The Wildlife Warden,

Aralam Wildlife Division,
Iritty P.O
Phone – 0490 24931

Name of Reserve	Area	Year of Establishment
Periyar Tiger Reserve	777.54	1950
Peechi-Vazhani	125	1958
Neyyar	128	1958
Parambikkulam	285	1962
Wayanad	344.5	1973
Idukki	70	1976
Peppara	53	1976
Aralam	55	1983
Chimmony	75	1984
Shendurney	100	1984
Chinnar	90.5	1984
Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary	25.2	1983
Iravikulam National Park	97	1978
Silent Valley National Park	89.5	1984

Forest Types	Altitude
Moist Deciduous & Semi Evergreen	100-800m
Evergreen	700-1300m
Temperate & Shola in valleys	1300m