Wildlife Sanctuaries of Kerala

Konni Elephant Training Center

Elephant Training Center
Pathanamthitta District

Traditional elephant training center with Asian elephants, wild boars, and Nilgiri langurs.

Key Attractions:
Asian Elephant Training Elephant Care Facility Wild Boar Population
September to April
110 km

Pathiramanal Island

Migratory Bird Island
Alappuzha District

Island bird sanctuary hosting migratory birds, ducks, terns, and diverse waterfowl.

Key Attractions:
Migratory Bird Species Duck Populations Tern Colonies
November to February
125 km

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Kottayam

Backwater Bird Sanctuary
Kottayam District

Backwater bird sanctuary featuring darters, herons, and various migratory bird species.

Key Attractions:
Darter Population Heron Species Migratory Birds
November to March
120 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

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

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

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

Ranipuram Wildlife

Border Hill Wildlife
Kasaragod District

Border hill wildlife area supporting elephants, wild boars, and deer species.

Key Attractions:
Hill Elephants Wild Boar Population Deer Species
October to March
480 km