Kalakkadu Wildlife Sanctuary - Tamil Nadu - कलाक्कादु वन्यजीव अभयारण्य

Kalakkadu Wild Life Sanctuary is situated in area of 223 Sq. km in the Tirunelveli District, including the foothills of Western Ghats and the adjoining area. The flora ranges from forests of tropical wet ever-green to Tropical dry decidious and thorn forest at down hills.

Lion tailed Macaque, Nilgiri Langur, Bonnet Macaque and Common Langur, Nilgiri Tahr, sambar, Sloth Bear, gaur, Elephant, Tiger, Flying Squirrel, Panther, Wild Dog, Pangoline are some of the wild life seen in the sanctuary. Besides, a wide range of birds and reptiles could be seen. Trekking can be done with prior permission from the Forest (Wildlife) Department.

General Information

Best time to visit : September to March
Accommodation : Forest Rest House at Sengaltheri.
How to get there : Rail - Cheranmadevi ( 20 km ), Air - Madurai (200 km) , Trivandrum (140 km)

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