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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thusharagiri Forest

Mountain Forest Reserve
Kozhikode District

Mountain forest reserve sheltering elephants, bison, hornbills, and diverse forest wildlife.

Key Attractions:
Mountain Elephants Bison Herds Hornbill Population
October to March
240 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