Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary

Chinnar

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is located 18 km north of Marayoor on SH 17 in the Marayoor and Kanthalloor panchayats of Devikulam taluk in the Idukki district of Kerala state in South India.It is one of twelve wildlife sanctuaries among the protected areas of Kerala Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is a unique protected area located in the rain shadow region in the eastern slope of Western Ghats, adjoining Tamilnadu. The area is diverse in eco systems and rich in ethnic cultural heritage. It is a well known repository of medicinal plants and supports a healthy population of grizzled giant squirrel, star tortoise, tufted grey langur, gaur, spotted deer, slender loris, wild elephant, crocodile, tiger, leopard and many a birds, insects and plants. There is an Interpretation Centre at Karimutty, two eco shops, one each at Chinnar check post and Aalampetty, an amenity centre, inspection bunglow, dormitory and cafeteria/at Chinnar check post to cater to the needs of visitors.

Peppara wildlife sanctuary

Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary

Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary

Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary near Thiruvananthapuram in southern Kerala, India.It consists of the catchment area of the Karamana river, which originates from Chemmunjimottai, the tallest hill within the sanctuary.The sanctuary is named after the Peppara dam, commissioned in 1983 to augment the drinking water supply to Thiruvananthapuram city and suburban areas.Considering the ecological significance of the area, it was declared a sanctuary in 1983. The terrain is undulating with elevation ranging from 100 m to 1717 m.The area of the sanctuary is 75 km2 with tropical moist evergreen forests and myristica swamps evergreen forests, freshwater swamps, hills and valleys.The thick forest of Peppara houses a rich variety of animals including elephants, sambar deer and lion tailed macaque.Many endemic bird species like Malabar Grey Hornbill, White-bellied Treepie, and Small Sunbird have also found a home here.With the rich flora and fauna, and the rocky terrain, Peppara is truly a haven for the nature lovers and wildlife enthusiast

Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary