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Wildlife Sanctuaries in Wayanad

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

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Meet Kerala’s wild side in Wayanad

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 Wayanad, with local listings to help you plan your visit.

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Wildlife Sanctuaries in Wayanad

Kuruva Island

River island
Wayanad District
Status: VerifiedInformation last verified: September 2026Source: Wayanad District Administration: Places of Interest
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The District Administration describes Kuruva Island as about 950 acres of evergreen forest on tributaries of the east-flowing Kabani and says it is uninhabited.

Tholpetty and Muthanga

Wildlife areas
Wayanad District
Status: VerifiedInformation last verified: September 2026Source: Wayanad District Administration: Tourist Places
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The District Administration lists Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary north of Wayanad and describes Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary near the Karnataka border. Its older tourism text gives about 345 sq km for Muthanga only; that figure is not applied to the whole Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary.

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

Wildlife sanctuary
Wayanad District
Status: VerifiedInformation last verified: September 2026Source: Wayanad District Administration: Places of Interest

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary includes the Muthanga and Tholpetty wildlife areas and forms an important part of the district's protected forest landscape.

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