7 Unexplored Wildlife Sanctuaries of Kerala You Need To Watch Out For

Each of Kerala's major tourist sites has its own wildlife park, where visitors from all over the country, as well as foreigners, may spend their            holiday. The vast population of flora and wildlife that you may observe here is unlike anything else on the globe. Even though most of such            protected spaces are centred on the Western Ghats in the eastern stretch of the state, few of them are located in the coastal regions also. A few of      the best examples of such preserved spots are that of the Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary in Malappuram and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary in                       Alappuzha. Unexplored wildlife sanctuaries of Kerala where you may drop into during your very next vacation are included below.     Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kannur     Visit the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary to see the vast numbers of bison, Nilgiri langur, sloth bear, sambar deer, hog, jungle cats, and elephants that        live peacefully in the sloppy wooded sections of the Kannur district. These creatures are indigenous to this section of the Western Ghats, which        ranges in elevation from 50 to 1145 metres above sea level. If you are planning to travel to Kerala from the months of June to October, you will      get to spot them directly. The next common species of animal that has made the refuge it's home is a variety of squirrels. The Aralam Wildlife          Sanctuary was established in 1984 and covers an area of 55 square kilometres. Trekking activities organized at the Aralam hill are a favourite            thing to do for adventure seekers.     Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary, Idukki    The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary is beautifully located close to the renowned Idukki Arch Dam, which covers a huge area between Udumpanchola       and Thodupuzha. Anyone on a vacation to this region of Kerala should not miss out on seeing them because they contain a lot of intriguing things,    such as a tranquil lake and a boating experience. Furthermore, a visit to the animal sanctuary would be included in tour packages centred around       Vagamon or any other important tourist attraction in Idukki. For a brief time, it appeared as if the whole animal population found in Hyderabad's       KBR National Park had been transported from this varied sanctuary, which is home to animals ranging from jungle cats to Malabar Grey                   Hornbills.     Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary, Thrissur     Chimmini wildlife reserve, located in the Thrissur district, was founded in 1984. They are near neighbours of Parambhikulam and the Peechi-          Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary due to their geographical position. As a result, the flora and wildlife found in the latter two natural parks may also be     found in Chimmini. The protected wildlife area covers approximately 85 square kilometres and is crossed by the rivers Mupliam and Kurumali.        They are also located on the western side of the magnificent Nelliyampathy hills. So you may plan to drop into Chimmini wildlife sanctuary              during your trip to the beautiful Nelliyampathy forest ranges. The sanctuary is home to a tiger, wild dogs, elephants, Nilgiri langur, and lion-            tailed macaque, as well as a varied variety of birds, fishes, reptiles, and amphibians.     Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary, Ernakulam     The sanctuary is the heart of Ernakulam city may be one of the most deserving locations to be included in Kerala's list of unexplored sanctuaries.      The Mangalavanam Sanctuary, which covers an area of 2.74 hectares, is a quiet haven for many types of migratory birds that rest on the                    branches  of huge mangrove vegetation. Aside from them, the majority of its residents are amphibians, reptiles, fish, and a few mammals.                  Because they are in a hectic metropolitan area, the sanctuary may be a calming retreat for these species. It has got a shallow lake in the middle of      its thick and dense vegetation. Furthermore, the Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary is a crucial ecological zone. For the tourists who are arriving at        the spot for the first time, it may often puzzle them, as they are spotted all of a sudden amidst huge buildings in a city.     Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary, Thrissur      You'd never come across such a name on a list of Kerala's wildlife reserves, much easier. The Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary, located near the                 Thrissur and Palakkad districts, is the state's second oldest. Furthermore, the sanctuary's boundaries extend into the catchment region of the               Peechi Dam. While walking through the natural trails of the Vazhani sanctuary, you may come upon a herd of barking dear, bison, sambar dear,         and elephants. Furthermore, extra precautions must be taken to avoid being bitten by the various snake and lizard populations slithering in the         environment. The rare Bengal Tigers and Leopards can be found deep into the forest. So you will always be advised to visit them after following      the directions from tourist guides.     Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Idukk     Since it is the only rain shadow zone Chinnar is an important location in terms of Kerala's demographic structure. Even if you want to visit the          Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary from a neighbouring state like Tamil Nadu, you would be forced to cross the eastern slope of these Western Ghats          areas. It is located around 18km of distance from Marayoor on State highway and also en route to Kanthalloor. In any case, a short hike up to the      wildlife sanctuary will allow you to see a wide range of animals such as slender loris, gigantic squirrels, tigers, gaurs, spotted dears, leopards, star     tortoises, and many more. Chinnar, like Ahmadabad's Interpretation Centre, has one such institution at its neighbouring Karimutty.     Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, Ernakulam     The Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, also known as the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, was the first bird sanctuary to be created in the state of Kerala. They      are another bird sanctuary in Ernakulam but in the district's north-eastern area, close to Kothamangalam. There are indigenous species such as          the  Shrike, Black Winged Kite, sunbird, night heron, jungle fowl, grey hornbill, and many others in its 25 square kilometres of Evergreen forest.      They are beautifully placed on the banks of the Periyar River. Moreover, the wildlife zone is notable for being named the richest habitat for birds      in Peninsular India by famous ornithologist Salim Ali.