Wildlife Sanctuaries of Kerala

Vembanad Lake Wetlands

Wetland Ecosystem
Kottayam District

Rich wetland ecosystem supporting otters, diverse bird species, and fish populations.

Key Attractions:
Otter Population Bird Diversity Fish Species
October to March
115 km

Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary

Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary
Idukki District

Mountain wildlife sanctuary sheltering elephants, wild boars, and sambar deer in highland habitat.

Key Attractions:
Highland Elephants Wild Boar Population Sambar Deer
October to April
170 km

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary

Dry Forest Sanctuary
Idukki District

Unique dry forest sanctuary home to grizzled giant squirrels, leopards, and spotted deer.

Key Attractions:
Grizzled Giant Squirrel Leopard Population Spotted Deer
October to March
160 km

Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary

Reservoir Wildlife Sanctuary
Thrissur District

Wildlife sanctuary around reservoirs supporting sambar deer, wild boars, and elephants.

Key Attractions:
Sambar Deer Population Wild Boar Herds Elephant Corridors
October to April
90 km

Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary

Forest Wildlife Sanctuary
Thrissur District

Dense forest wildlife sanctuary harboring elephants, leopards, and deer species.

Key Attractions:
Dense Forest Elephant Population Leopard Territory
November to April
85 km

Nilambur Forest

Teak Forest Reserve
Malappuram District

Historic teak forest reserve supporting giant squirrels, elephants, and diverse bird species.

Key Attractions:
Teak Forests Giant Squirrel Population Elephant Corridors
October to March
195 km

Thusharagiri Forest

Mountain Forest Reserve
Kozhikode District

Mountain forest reserve sheltering elephants, bison, hornbills, and diverse forest wildlife.

Key Attractions:
Mountain Elephants Bison Herds Hornbill Population
October to March
240 km

Paithalmala Wildlife

Hill Wildlife Area
Kannur District

Hill wildlife area known for diverse birdlife and montane ecosystem.

Key Attractions:
Bird Diversity Montane Ecosystem Hill Species
October to March
420 km

Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary

Coastal Wildlife Sanctuary
Kasaragod District

Coastal wildlife sanctuary featuring leopards, peacocks, bison, and coastal ecosystem species.

Key Attractions:
Leopard Population Peacock Displays Bison Herds
November to March
520 km