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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.
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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 224 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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