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

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

Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary

Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary
Idukki District

Mountain wildlife sanctuary sheltering elephants, wild boars, and sambar deer in highland habitat.

Key Attractions:
Highland Elephants Wild Boar Population Sambar Deer
October to April
170 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

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

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

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