Wildlife Sanctuaries of Kerala

Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary

Tiger-Elephant Sanctuary
Kollam District

Rich wildlife sanctuary supporting tigers, elephants, sambar deer, spotted deer, and hornbills.

Key Attractions:
Tiger Population Elephant Herds Sambar Deer
October to April
65 km

Thenmala Eco-tourism

Eco-Tourism Center
Kollam District

India's first planned eco-tourism destination featuring deer, diverse bird species, and elephant habitats.

Key Attractions:
Deer Population Bird Species Elephant Habitats
October to March
72 km

Periyar Tiger Reserve

Tiger Reserve
Idukki District

Famous tiger reserve with diverse wildlife including tigers, elephants, bison, sambar deer, and Indian wild dogs.

Key Attractions:
Tiger Population Elephant Herds Indian Bison
October to April
190 km

Mathikettan Shola National Park

Endemic Species Park
Idukki District

National park preserving endemic flora, Nilgiri tahr, and unique shola forest ecosystem.

Key Attractions:
Endemic Flora Nilgiri Tahr Shola Forest
October to March
150 km

Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary

Urban Bird Sanctuary
Ernakulam District

Urban mangrove bird sanctuary hosting various migratory birds in the heart of Kochi city.

Key Attractions:
Urban Sanctuary Migratory Birds Mangrove Ecosystem
November to March
85 km

Silent Valley National Park

Rainforest Reserve
Palakkad District

UNESCO World Heritage rainforest reserve protecting lion-tailed macaques, tigers, elephants, and Malabar giant squirrels.

Key Attractions:
Lion-tailed Macaque Tiger Population Elephant Herds
December to April
180 km

Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary Kozhikode

Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Kozhikode District

Important migratory bird sanctuary hosting flamingos, kingfishers, and diverse coastal species.

Key Attractions:
Flamingo Flocks Kingfisher Varieties Migratory Species
November to March
220 km

Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary

Biodiversity Sanctuary
Kannur District

Rich biodiversity sanctuary supporting elephants, leopards, bison, sambar deer, and bird species.

Key Attractions:
Elephant Corridors Leopard Territory Bison Population
October to March
400 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