Wildlife Sanctuaries of Kerala

Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Multi-Species Sanctuary
Thiruvananthapuram District

Diverse wildlife sanctuary home to tigers, elephants, crocodiles, sambar deer, and Nilgiri langurs in Western Ghats setting.

Key Attractions:
Tiger Population Elephant Herds Crocodile Breeding
October to April
30 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

Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary

Avian Paradise
Ernakulam District

Renowned bird sanctuary featuring hornbills, Malabar grey owls, woodpeckers, and diverse avian species.

Key Attractions:
Hornbill Species Malabar Grey Owl Woodpecker Varieties
November to April
60 km

Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary

Mangrove Bird Sanctuary
Ernakulam District

Mangrove bird sanctuary known for kingfishers, cormorants, and rich avian biodiversity.

Key Attractions:
Kingfisher Species Cormorant Population Mangrove Birds
October to March
88 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

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

Tholpetty and Muthanga

Wildlife Zones
Wayanad District

Wildlife zones within Wayanad sanctuary featuring elephants, deer, peacocks, and bears.

Key Attractions:
Elephant Herds Deer Population Peacock Displays
October to May
295 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