Wildlife
Sanctuaries
Neyyar :: Peppara :: Shenduruny :: Parambikulam ::
Wayanad :: Periyar :: Idukki :: Eravikulam
Chinnar :: Thattekkad ::
Kumarakom
Neyyar
Wildlife Sanctuary (Thiruvananthapuram District)
Access:
Nearest Airport: Thiruvananthapuram (32 Kms), Nearest Railhead:
Thiruvananthapuram, connected with Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kashmir.
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). Thesanctuary was estahlished in 1958.
Peppara
Wildlife Sanctuary (Thruvananthapuram District)
Access:
Nearest Airport: Thiruvananthapuram (55 Kms) Nearest Railhead :
Thiruvananthapuram, connected with Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kashmir.
50
kms northwest of Thiruvananthapuram city in Nedumangad Taluk. The catchment
area of the Peppara dam constructed across the Karamana river, was declared
a 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.
Shenduruny
Wildlife Sanctuary (Kollam District)
Acces:
Nearest Airport: Thiruvananthapuram (72 Kms) Nearest Railhead : Thenmala,
connected with Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kashmir. Motorable Road connected
with Kollam Town and Thiruvananthapuram city.
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.
Shenduruny
was the cradle of one of the oldest river valley civilisations in India -
one older than Indus valley (4400 - 3700 bc). Remains of a stone age culture
to the mesolithic period, have been excavated from a large cave at the
northwestern part of the Shenduruny river. The case which is large enough to
hold 20 people at a time has paintings similar to the mesolithic paintings
found in the caves of central India.
Parambikulam
Wildlife Sanctuary (Palakkad District)
Access:
Nearest Airport: Coimbator (100 Km) Nearest Railway Station : Pollachi (60
Km).
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.
Wayanad
Wildlife Sanctuary (Wayanad District)
Access:
Good Roads And Rails Connect The Sanctuary with Kozhikode (Calicut), Mysore
and Ooty - all Within a 110 Km Radius.The nearest airport is Kozhikode
(Calicut).
Established in 1973, the Wayanad wildlife sanctuary is
contiguous to the protected area network of Nagarahole and Bandipur of
Karnataka and Mudumalai of Tamil Nadu. Rich in biodiversity, the sanctuary
is an integral part of the Nilgiri biosphere reserve, which was established
with the specific objective of conserving the biological heritage of the
region.
Periyar Tiger
Reserve (Idukki District)
Access:
Nearest Airport: Madurai (143 Kms) Nearest Railhead : Kumarakom, (114 Kms).
Nearest town is Kumily (4km), The entry point to the reserve is Thekkady,
which is accessible by good roads from Madurai, Cochin &
Thiruvananthapuram.
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. This is the only sanctuary in India where the wild
elephant can be observed and photographed at close quarters. There are two
watch towers in the Periyar forest.
The Periyar lake: formed by
the construction of the dam across the Uullaperiyar river in 1895, the lake
harbours within itself a unique aquatic eco system. The numerous little
islets in the lake are witness to the intricate inherent interrelationship
among the terrestrial aquatic and subterranean life forms. A boat cruise on
the lake is perhaps the best way to watch the wildlife in the reserve.
Idukki
Wildlife Sanctuary (Idukki District)
Access:
Nearest Airport: Madurai (143 Kms) nearest Railhead : Kumarakom, (114 Kms).
nearest town is Kumily (4km), the entry point to the Reserve is Thekkady,
Which is Accessible by Good Roads from Madurai, Cochin &
Thiruvananthapuram.
40 kms from Thodupuzha town. Spread over the
Thodupuzha and Udumpanchola taluks of Idukki district, the sanctuary was
formed in 1976. The Idukki arch dam, the first major hydroelectric project
in Kerala, is situated here. The 33 sq.km scenic lake around the santruary -
the Idukki reservoir - is formed by the three dams Cheruthoni, Idukki and
Kulamavu.
Eravikulam
National Park (Idukki District)
Access: Nearest
Airport: Cochin (155 Kms) Nearest Railhead : Aluva (114 Kms) From Munnar.
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
Chinnar Wildlife
Sanctuary ( Idukki District)
Access: Nearest
Airport: Coimbatore and Cochin. Nearest Railway Station : Pollachi (60 Km)
And Aluva (200 Kms).
Located in the rain shadow region of the
western ghats, the sanctary occupies the forested region on either side of
the Marayoor - Udumalped 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
Chinnar
Wildlife Sanctuary ( Idukki District)
Access:
Nearest Airport: Coimbatore and Cochin. Nearest Railway Station : Pollachi
(60 Km) And Aluva (200 Kms).
Located in the rain shadow region of
the western ghats, the sanctary occupies the forested region on either side
of the Marayoor - Udumalped 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
Thattekkad
Bird Sanctuary (Ernakulam (Cochin) District)
Access:
Nearest Airport: Cochin (71 Km) Nearest Railway Station : Aluva (48 Km).
The Thattekkad bird sanctuary, constituted in 1983, occupies the
catchment area of the Bhoothathankettu dam. The only one of its kind in
Kerala, this sanctuary was designed by Dr. Salim Ali, the renowned
ornithologist. He is reported to have identified 167 bird species and his
student - dr. Sugathan, 207. In addition, the bombay natural history society
has identified 253 species here. The Thattekkad bird sanctuary attract
nature lovers from all over the world.
Kumarakom
Bird Sanctuary
Located on the banks of the vembanad
lake, the kumarakom bird sanctuary, an ornithologist's paradise, is a
favourite haunt of migratory birds like the siberian stork, egret, darter,
heron and teal. Other common varieties like the woodpecker, skylark, crane,
water hen and parrots can also be spotted here. A cruise along the vembabad
lake is the best way to experience the sanctuary. Pathiramanal, an
enchanting island on the lake, can be accessed by boat from here.
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