Wildlife Sanctuaries of Kerala

Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary

Tiger-Elephant Sanctuary
Kollam District

Rich wildlife sanctuary supporting tigers, elephants, sambar deer, spotted deer, and hornbills.

Key Attractions:
Tiger Population Elephant Herds Sambar Deer
October to April
65 km

Thenmala Eco-tourism

Eco-Tourism Center
Kollam District

India's first planned eco-tourism destination featuring deer, diverse bird species, and elephant habitats.

Key Attractions:
Deer Population Bird Species Elephant Habitats
October to March
72 km

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Kottayam

Backwater Bird Sanctuary
Kottayam District

Backwater bird sanctuary featuring darters, herons, and various migratory bird species.

Key Attractions:
Darter Population Heron Species Migratory Birds
November to March
120 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

Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary

Forest Wildlife Sanctuary
Thrissur District

Dense forest wildlife sanctuary harboring elephants, leopards, and deer species.

Key Attractions:
Dense Forest Elephant Population Leopard Territory
November to April
85 km

Parambikulam Tiger Reserve

Tiger Reserve
Palakkad District

Important tiger reserve featuring tigers, leopards, elephants, deer species, and hornbills.

Key Attractions:
Tiger Population Leopard Territory Elephant Herds
October to April
190 km

Tholpetty and Muthanga

Wildlife Zones
Wayanad District

Wildlife zones within Wayanad sanctuary featuring elephants, deer, peacocks, and bears.

Key Attractions:
Elephant Herds Deer Population Peacock Displays
October to May
295 km

Paithalmala Wildlife

Hill Wildlife Area
Kannur District

Hill wildlife area known for diverse birdlife and montane ecosystem.

Key Attractions:
Bird Diversity Montane Ecosystem Hill Species
October to March
420 km

Ranipuram Wildlife

Border Hill Wildlife
Kasaragod District

Border hill wildlife area supporting elephants, wild boars, and deer species.

Key Attractions:
Hill Elephants Wild Boar Population Deer Species
October to March
480 km