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

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

Wetland Bird Sanctuary
Alappuzha District

Important wetland bird sanctuary attracting egrets, herons, cormorants, and kingfishers.

Key Attractions:
Egret Colonies Heron Species Cormorant Population
November to March
120 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

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

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

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

Parambikulam Tiger Reserve

Tiger Reserve
Palakkad District

Important tiger reserve featuring tigers, leopards, elephants, deer species, and hornbills.

Key Attractions:
Tiger Population Leopard Territory Elephant Herds
October to April
190 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

Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary

Coastal Bird Sanctuary
Malappuram District

Coastal bird sanctuary attracting flamingos, terns, gulls, and crab plovers.

Key Attractions:
Flamingo Population Tern Colonies Gull Species
November to March
180 km