Wildlife Sanctuaries of Kerala

Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Thiruvananthapuram District

UNESCO biosphere reserve harboring hornbills, Nilgiri tahr, wild boars, and endemic species.

Key Attractions:
UNESCO Status Hornbill Population Nilgiri Tahr
December to April
70 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

Wetland Bird Sanctuary
Alappuzha District

Important wetland bird sanctuary attracting egrets, herons, cormorants, and kingfishers.

Key Attractions:
Egret Colonies Heron Species Cormorant Population
November to March
120 km

Periyar Tiger Reserve

Tiger Reserve
Idukki District

Famous tiger reserve with diverse wildlife including tigers, elephants, bison, sambar deer, and Indian wild dogs.

Key Attractions:
Tiger Population Elephant Herds Indian Bison
October to April
190 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

Silent Valley National Park

Rainforest Reserve
Palakkad District

UNESCO World Heritage rainforest reserve protecting lion-tailed macaques, tigers, elephants, and Malabar giant squirrels.

Key Attractions:
Lion-tailed Macaque Tiger Population Elephant Herds
December to April
180 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

Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary

Coastal Bird Sanctuary
Malappuram District

Coastal bird sanctuary attracting flamingos, terns, gulls, and crab plovers.

Key Attractions:
Flamingo Population Tern Colonies Gull Species
November to March
180 km

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

Elephant Reserve
Wayanad District

Important elephant reserve featuring tigers, leopards, bison, deer, and rich biodiversity.

Key Attractions:
Elephant Population Tiger Territory Leopard Habitat
October to May
290 km