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Wildlife Sanctuaries in Kozhikode

Explore wildlife destinations in Kozhikode, with local highlights and useful ideas for planning a visit.

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Meet Kerala’s wild side in Kozhikode

The Western Ghats give Kerala an impressive range of forests, grasslands, and wildlife habitats. Explore Periyar, Wayanad, Silent Valley, Eravikulam, and other nature destinations for forest walks, safaris, birdwatching, and memorable encounters with the landscape. This guide focuses on wildlife destinations in Kozhikode, with local listings to help you plan your visit.

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Wildlife Sanctuaries in Kozhikode

Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary Kozhikode

Attraction

Kozhikode District

Status: Needs review

Description withheld pending official source review.

Key Attractions:

Flamingo Flocks Kingfisher Varieties Migratory Species

November to March

220 km

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Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary

Attraction

Kozhikode District

Status: Needs reviewInformation last verified: October 2026Source: Kasaragod District Administration: Tourist Places

Sources:

Government source: Kasaragod District Administration: Tourist Places Official tourism listing checked; the exact site identity and existing record details were not confirmed.
Government source: Kasaragod District Administration: Places of Interest Official places-of-interest listing checked; the exact site identity and existing record details were not confirmed.
Government source: Kerala State Biodiversity Board: Protected Areas Lists Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary, 74.215 km², in Kozhikode district.
Government source: Kerala Forest & Wildlife Department: Wildlife Sanctuaries Lists Malabar Sanctuary as a wildlife sanctuary and records an area of 74.215 km² and year 2009.

Details withheld pending official source review.

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Thusharagiri Forest

Attraction

Kozhikode District

Status: Needs review

Description withheld pending official source review.

Key Attractions:

Mountain Elephants Bison Herds Hornbill Population

October to March

240 km

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