Wildlife Sanctuaries in Idukki

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

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

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

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