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Chinnar:
The Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the
rain shadow region of Western Ghats of Kerala,
India., and represents a large number of plants
and animals unique to the thorny vegetation.
Apart from the dry thorn forests, due to the significant
variation in altitude and rainfall, it has a wide
array of habitat types like deciduous forests,
dry thorny forest, riparian types, sholas and
grasslands that are interspersed with plains,
hillocks, rocks and cliffs which provide microhabitats
for varied forms of life. |
| It is an abode of reptilian fauna
and the richest in Kerala in terms of the number
of species. Albizia lathamii, a critically endangered
species has been reported from the dry forests
of Chinnar. It is a well known repository of medicinal
plants. The riverine forests along Chinnar and
Pambar support a healthy population of Grizzled
Giant Squirrel.
The famous ‘white bison of Manjampatti’
has been recently reported from Chinnar. With
225 species of birds, Chinnar is rich in avian
diversity. In association with the neighbouring
PAs, Chinnar forms part of a viable conservation
unit. |
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Rajamala Wildlife
Sanctuary, one of the leading tourist attractions
in Kerala, is located 15 kms away from Munnar. Rajamala
Wildlife Sanctuary is really the natural habitat
of the Nilgiri Tahr. Rajamala Wildlife Sanctuary
houses half the world’s population of this
rare mountain goat. The Rajamala Wildlife Sanctuary
is an attempt to preserve this rare species of the
goat family, which is fast approaching extinction. |
Rajamala Wildlife
Sanctuary is a part of the Eravikulam Wildlife
Sanctuary. Visitors are only allowed to go inside
the tourism area in the Rajamala region. This
method is adopted in order to restore harmony
and sanctify the natural habitat that facilitates
the process of conservation of these wild animals.
The total number of Nilgiri Tahrs in Rajamala
is estimated to be 1317.
If you are an animal lover and
enjoy their company, then you must go and visit
Rajamala Wildlife Sanctuary. The Rajamala Wildlife
Sanctuary provides refuge to different forms of
wildlife in Kerala and provides tourists with
an opportunity to see these rare creatures in
their natural surroundings. Wildlife sanctuaries
are made to conserve the animals that are on the
verge of extinction. The wildlife sanctuaries
in Kerala help the tourists to come closer to
these creatures and observe their habit and habitats.
Rajamala Wildlife Sanctuary is considered as one
of the best wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala, which
has a perfect ambience to make the spot enjoyable
for every visitor.
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Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary
is situated in Kerala, India, along the southeastern
side of the Western Ghats. The sanctuary is extended
to an area of about 128 sq km, and is home to rich
and diverse flora and fauna. The sanctuary boasts
of tropical wet evergreen to grasslands type of
vegetation. The Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary was established
in 1958, which became a prime centre for protection
and conservation of rare species of wildlife. |
The Neyyar Wildlife
Sanctuary is situated about 32 km from the city
of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala.
The Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary is also a part of
the beautiful Neyyar Reservoir, which is an excellent
tourist destination and the place offers excellent
conditions for boating. The scenic Agasthyakoodam
Peak, rising to a height of about 1890 meters
above the sea level, is located in close proximity
to this wildlife sanctuary. For wildlife enthusiasts,
the Neyyar wildlife sanctuary is a must visit
destination near Trivandrum, Kerala.
The sanctuary is home to a variety of wildlife
where animals like Elephants, Sloth Bears, Nilgiri
Tahrs, Gaur, Sambars, Barking Deer, Indian Porcupines,
Malabar Squirrels, Tigers, Lion-tailed Macaques,
jungle cats, Wild Boars and Nilgiri Langurs can
be seen. Reptiles like cobras, vipers, pythons,
rat snakes, flying snakes and lizards can be frequently
seen in the region. Exotic birds are sure to appeal
you where you might come across species like king
fishers, white-breasted water hen, little green
heron, woodpeckers, Indian cuckoos, gray jungle
fowl, common mynas, Indian hill mynas, darters,
little cormorants, little egrets and brahminy
kites at the Neyyar wildlife sanctuary. The Crocodile
Farm, Deer Farm and Lion Safari Park are the main
attraction of the Neyyar wildlife sanctuary.
Apart from wildlife viewing, visitors can also
enjoy boating along the Neyyar Lake to trekking
to the Agastiar Peak. Truly, the Neyyar Wildlife
Sanctuary is an exciting destination to be to
in on your Kerala tour. |
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Peppara wildlife
: If you are in Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum
on your Kerala tour, don't forget to travel to Peppara
Wildlife Sanctuary. This Kerala wildlife sanctuary
covers a sprawling area of over 53 sq km and comprises
of tropical, semi evergreen, moist deciduous forests
and varied species of animals, birds and reptiles.
Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary has been notified as
a wildlife sanctuary in 1983. |
Constructed on
the Karamana River, the Peppara Dam is located
in the center of this fascinating Kerala wildlife
sanctuary. Travel to Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary
in Kerala to get not only familiar with the flora
and fauna of the region but also customs and traditions.
Besides providing habitat to numerous flora and
fauna, the preserve area also inhabits 13 tribal
settlements.
As you go deep in the woods on
your Kerala wildlife tour, you may see Elephants,
Tigers, Sambars, Panthers, Indian Bison, Lion-tailed
Macaques, Wild Boars, Barking Deer, Malabar Squirrels,
Gaur, Mouse Deer, Nilgiri Langurs and many other
species. For those bird lovers, the preserved
area offers a rich variety of birds, including
Darters, Pied King Fishers, Little Cormorants
and Egrets. The Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary Kerala
also has diverse species of butterflies and moths.
You can conveniently reach the
Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary from Trivandrum, the
capital city of Kerala, through a scenic drive.
Trivandrum is about 45 km away from the sanctuary.
The capital city has well maintained railhead
and airport. |
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