Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
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. http://chinnar.org/

Two groups of tribes, Muthuvans and Hill Pulayas, inhabit the sanctuary in 11 hamlets or kudies.The life world of the two tribal communities are very different. The Sanctuary provides the livelihood options for the tribes and helps in maintaining their cultural heritage.

The highest peaks are Kottakombumalai (2144 metre), Vellaikal malai(1863m), Viriyoottu malai(1845 metre).

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Eraviukulam National Park

Eraviukulam National Park
Eravikulam National Park, the first of its kind in Kerala, where the endangered Nilgiri Thar is protected. Spread over 97 sq. km., this park holds the largest viable population of Tahr, several other species of rare animals, birds and butterflies.  http://eravikulam.org/

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Periyar Tiger Reserve

Periyar Tiger Reserve

Periyar Tiger Reserve, Thekkady, is an example of nature’s bounty, with great scenic charm, rich bio diversity and providing veritable visitor satisfaction. Sprawled over an area of 925 Sq .km., Periyar is one of the 27 tiger reserves in India. Zealously guarded and efficiently managed reserve is a repository of rare, endemic and endangered flora and fauna and forms the major watershed of two important rivers of Kerala, the Periyar and Pamba.    http://www.periyartigerreserve.org/

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Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary

Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary, situated around 58 km from Thodupuzha in Idukki district, is an ideal place to spot elephant herds and other animals.The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary here spreads over an area of 105.364 sq km. Situated at an altitude of 450-748 m above sea level.

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Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary

Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary
Kunthankulam
A tiny village in the far south, Koonthankulam in Nanguneri Taluk of Tirunelveli District.
The birds called Painted strokes are coming from North India and East European Countries to this place.

http://www.forests.tn.nic.in/wildbiodiversity/bs_kkbs.html

http://koonthankulam.blogspot.com/

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