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Periyar
Wildlife Sanctuary ::::---------------
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Thekkady, one of
India's leading sanctuaries. This renowned tourist destination is in an
area demarcated for the `Project Tiger' campaign of by the Government of
India .
The ride to Thekkady itself is full of glorious sights as the road winds
through tranquil countryside, stimulating spice plantations and deep
jungle.
At Periyar, you can go on
a boat ride on the man- made lake, which encircles wildlife areas.
During the ride, you can witness wildlife. You can spot Bison, Sambar
bear, elephant, spotted deer, etc. Thekkady covers an area of 777 sq.
km. of lush green tropical forests containing a variety of rare plant
species. This is also an ideal place for an enthusiastic bird
watcher.
Aralam
Wildlife Sanctuary
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Elephants, sloth bear, sambar, mouse-deer etc. are found in this
sanctuary. It is also rich in avifauna and reptiles. This sanctuary is
easily accessible from Kannur.
Chinnar
Wildlife Sanctuary ::::----------
Proximity to Eravikulam
National Park and Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu makes
Chinnar rich in wildlife. This sanctuary is easily accessible from
Udumalpet in Tamil Nadu and Munnar in Kerala.
Eravikulam
National Park ::::-----------
 This sanctuary was established
specially for the preservation of Nilgiri Tahr, one of the most
endangered animals on the planet. Now the number of tahrs has increased
and they constitute the largest known population of tahrs existing in
the world. In addition to tahr, the park houses elephants, sambars,
gaurs, lion-tailed macaque, Nilgiri langur, tigers and leopards.
Accommodation and board facilities are available at Munnar, the nearest
town, which is connected to Kottayam (148 km.) and Ernakulam (130 km.)
by road. There is a motorable road upto Rajamally. Further, travel is on
foot which makes for some great trekking.
Idukki
Wildlife Sanctuary :::::---------------
A 70 sq. km. area of forest land in between the Periyar and Cheruthoni
rivers form an excellent habitat for wildlife. Elephants, bisons, bear,
wild boars, sambar etc are found in this area. The lake on the three
sides of the sanctuary offers a panoramic view to the tourists.
Neyyar
Wildlife Sanctuary
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The Neyyar reservoir is easily navigable and extends 9.06 sq. km.
The vegetation varies from tropical wet evergreen to grasslands. The
Agasthyakoodam hill, 1890 metres high, lies in the premises of the
sanctuary. Elephants, gaur, sloth bear, Nilgiri tahr, jungle cat, wild
boar, Nilgiri langur etc. are seen. A crocodile rearing centre, deer
farm and lion safari park are the main attractions.
Silent
Valley National Park ::::-----------------
The Silent Valley contains India’s last substantial stretch of
tropical evergreen rain forests and it is perhaps the only vestige of a
near virgin forest in the whole of the Western Ghats. Elephants, tigers,
wild dog, flying squirrel and lion-tailed macaque are found here.
Vehicular traffic is allowed upto Mukkali from Mannarghat. From Mukkali
one has to cover at least 24 km on foot to reach the source of river
Kuntipuzha, which flows through the valley.
Nearest railhead is
Palghat, 75 km away. Admission to the park is restricted. Prior
permission is required
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