Wildlife Sanctuaries of Kerala

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

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

Eravikulam National Park

Nilgiri Tahr Sanctuary
Idukki District

UNESCO World Heritage site protecting endangered Nilgiri tahr, elephants, leopards, and Malabar civets.

Key Attractions:
Nilgiri Tahr Population UNESCO Status Leopard Territory
September to March
140 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

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

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

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

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

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