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Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
Established in 1973, the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is contiguous to the protected area network of Nagarhole and Bandipur of Karnataka on the Northeast and Mudumalai of Tamil Nadu on the Southeast. Rich in bio-diversity, the sanctuary is an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, which has been established with the specific objective of conserving the biological heritage of the region. 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 Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary Location: About 50 km from Thiruvananthapuram city en route to Ponmudi, Thiruvananthapuram district, South Kerala. Lying on the outskirts of the capital city, the Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over an area of 53 sq. km. on the Western Ghats and was established in 1938. The place is fascinating for its damsite, thick forest areas, crystal clear streams and rocky terrains ideal for adventure expeditions The sanctuary has a rich population of mammalian fauna and is emerging as a big attraction to wildlife enthusiasts and ornithologists. Elephants, sambar, leopard, Lion-tailed macaque and cormorant are commonly seen here. Recently, a joint effort has been made by Kerala Tourism with the State Forest Department and the Kerala Water Authority to beautify the damsite and provide more entertainment/leisure facilities here How to Reach
Nearest railway station:
Thiruvananthapuram, about 50 km from the sanctuary. Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary
The hot spot we recommend for you this month is the Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary in Thrissur district Established in 1958, this 125 sq km sanctuary is about 20 km East of Thrissur, in the catchment area of the Peechi and Vazhani dams. The sanctuary is part of the Palapilli-Nelliampathy forests and forms the Northern boundary of the Chimmini Sanctuary Having an abundance of enchanting flora and fauna and a lake where you can go boating, this place is a treat for the nature lover. There are more than 50 different kinds of orchids, innumerable rare medicinal plants, teak, rosewood, and so on. The wildlife population includes over 25 types of mammals including carnivores like the leopard, the tiger and the fox and herbivores like the elk, deer, barking deer, spotted deer, the gaur and the elephant. More than 60 types of birds and 10 types of snakes are also found here The highest peak in the sanctuary is the 923 m high Ponmudi. The average annual rainfall is about 3000 mm. For tourists, accommodation is available at the rest house and the information centre at Peechi How to Reach
By road: There are direct buses from
Thrissur to Peechi.
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