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Kalakkadu Wildlife Sanctuary

Kalakkadu and Mundanthurai Sancturies are situated in an extensive preserve as "tiger project Reserve". This Wild life Sanctuary is situated in an area of 233 Sq.km. in Tirunelveli District, including the foothills of western Ghats and the adjoining area. The flora ranges from forests of tropical wet ever-green to tropical dry deciduous and thorn forest at down hills. Lion tailed Macaque, Nilgiri tahr, Sambar, Sloth bear, Gaur, Elephant, Tiger, Flying Squirrel, Panther, wild dog, Pangoline are some of the wild life seen in the sanctuary. Besides, a wide range of birds and reptiles could be seen. Trekking can be done with prior permission from the Forest (Wildlife) Department.

OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Other Informations: (1) Annual Rainfall: 1000 mm to 4000mm.; (2) Nearest Airport: Madurai - 200 Kms.; Trivandrum- 140 Kms.; (3)Nearest Rly.stn: Cheranmadevi - 20 Kms; (4) Best Season: September to march; (5) Accommodation: Forest Rest House, Segaltheri with catering facilities; (6) authority: The Field Director, Project Tiger, NGO'A' Colony, Tirunelveli- 627 007, Phone : 0462- 5526663.


» Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park

» Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary - National Park

» Mukkurthi National Park

» Kalakkadu Wildlife Sanctuary

» Mundanthuri

» Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary

» Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary

» Guindy National Park

» Vallunadu Black Buck Sanctuary

» Vedanthangal and Karikili Bird's Sanctuaries

» Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Chennai

» Madras Crocodile Bank Trust - Nemmeli

» Viralimalai

» Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park




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