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Sanctuaries

Kalakkadu (47 Kms) 

Thisis a "Project Tiger" Reserve.The flora ranges from forests of tropical wet evergreen to tropical dry deciduous and thorn forest .Lion-tailed Macaque and common Langur are plenty.Wild dog,deer,pangoline,varied Avifauna and reptiles could be seen.Trekking is allowed with the prior permission from the officials of Forest(wildlife)Department.Accommodation is available at Forest Rest House at Sengaltheri with catering facilities. (season - September to March)


Mundanthurai
( 56Kms)

         There is nothing to differentiate this sanctuary from that of kalakkadu,except the absence of the Elephant and Guar. Situated in the Tirunelveli District, this 567 Sq.Kms. sanctuary boasts of dry deciduous to tropical wet evergreen forests with patches of pre reeds.Animal wealth includes Tiger, Bonnet macaque, Langurs, Glender Loris, Sloth Bear, Sambhar, chital,Wild Dog.This sanctuary is excellent for various species of avi-fauna andvarieties of reptiles and insects.Trekking trails are here.Trek with prior permission from the Forest(wildlife) Department.Accommodation available are Forest Rest House at Mundanthurai with catering facilities and PWDRest House at Ambasamudram. 

 
 


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