Tigers, elephants and monkeys can be sighted in the forest surrounding the reservoir. The magnificent artificial lake provides a lovely boating experience.
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Other Major Important Wildlife Destinations in Kerala |
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Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary
The Aralam Sanctuary is spread over 55 sq kms of undulating forested highlands on the slopes of the Western Ghats. |
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Begur Wildlife Sanctuary
The region has a wealth of diverse species of plants and animals and is of great interest to nature lovers. |
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Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
A unique thorny scrub forest with xerophyte species, Chinnar is the habitat for the endangered Giant Grizzled Squirrel of India. |
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Eravikulam National Park
Eravikulam National Park stands out for the stark beauty of its rolling grasslands and sholas, spread over 97 sq km in the Rajamalai hills. |
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Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary here spreads over an area of 77 sq km in the Thodupuzha and Udumpanchola taluks of the district. |
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Kakki Reservoir
Tigers, elephants and monkeys can be sighted in the forest surrounding the reservoir. |
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Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary located on the banks of the Vembanad Lake,is an ornithologist's paradise and a favourite haunt of migratory birds |
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Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary
Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary is contiguous with the protected area network of the Nagarhole National Park and the Bandipur Tiger Reserv |
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Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary
This sanctuary in Karnataka state extends over an area of 643.39 sq km. The park houses diverse species of plant and animal life. |
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Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Parambikkulam is an oasis of tranquil greenery nestled in a valley between the Anamalai ranges of Tamilnadu and the Nelliyampathy ranges of Kerala |
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Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary
The place is fascinating for its damsite, thick forest areas, eucalyptus plantations, crystal clear streams and rocky terrains ideal for adventure expeditions. |
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Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the banks of the Periyar lake - an artificial lake, at Thekkady. |
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Shenduruny Wildlife Sanctuary
The Shenduruny forest - declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1984 gets its name from an endemic species of tree called Chenkuruny (Gluta travancoria). |
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Silent Valley National Park
Silent Valley National Park has an area of 90 sq km is located in the north eastern corner of the district. It rises abruptly to the Nilgiri Plateau in the north and overlooks the plains of Mannarkkad in the south. |
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Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary
Thattekkad is made up of dense tropical evergreen and deciduous forest and grassland patches, housing a population of over 500 species of exotic birds. |
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Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary
Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India, and spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks and mountain walks. |
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Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary
Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary (20 km east of Mananthavady): This sanctuary has a wide variety of animals. |
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Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
The sanctuary is very rich in flora and fauna. The management lays emphasis on scientific conservation with due consideration for the general lifestyle of the tribals and others who live in and around the forest region. |
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Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Neyyar sanctuary is nestled in the south-east corner of the Western Ghats, the Neyyar sanctuary is the drainage basin of the Neyyar river and its tributaries-Mullayar and Kallar. |
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Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary
Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1984, is situated at the Mukundapuram taluk of Thrissur district. |
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Peechi Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary
Peechi Vazhani sanctuary, established in 1958, is situated about 20kms east of Thrissur. |
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