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.Eranakulam
This sanctuary is famous for
its Nilgiri Tahr, an endangered animal. Actually this was set up
specially for the preservation of this Nilgiri Tahr. Now the
number of Tahrs has increased and they constitute the largest
known population of Tahrs existing in the world. In addition to
Tahr, this park shelters is a good reserve for elephants, sambars,
gaurs, lion-tailed macaque, Nilgiri languor, tigers and leopards.
Accommodation and board
facilities are available at Munnar, the nearest town, which is
connected to Kottayam (148 km.) and Ernakulam (130 km.) by road.
There is a motor able road upto Rajamally. Further, travel is on
foot, but the trekking is really enjoyable
Silent Valley
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The Silent Valley contains
India’s last substantial stretch of tropical evergreen rain
forests and it is perhaps the only vestige of a near virgin forest
in the whole of the Western Ghats. Elephants, tigers, wild dog,
flying squirrel and lion-tailed macaque are found here.
Vehicular traffic is allowed
upto Mukkali from Mannarghat. From Mukkali one has to cover at
least 24 km on foot to reach the source of river Kuntipuzha, which
flows through the valley.
Nearest railhead is Palghat,
75 km away. Admission to this part is restricted. Prior permission
is required to visit the part. For further detail contact: The
Divisional Forest Officer, Palghat
Parambikulam
National Park
This bird
sanctuary is by the side of branches of River
 Periyar. The rivers
are rich in fishlife and are abundant of water for most of the
year. The avifauna includes both resting indigenous birds and
water birds. The most notable of the indigenous birds are Malabar
grey hornbill, grey jungle fowl, heron, egret, jungle myna, wood
pecker, rose winged and blue winged parakeet. Rare birds like
Ceylon frog-mouth, rose billed roller etc. are also seen.
Parambikulam is endowed with luxuriant vegetation. The most noted
animals located here are gaur (bison). Sambar, spotted deer,
jungle cat, lion-tailed macaque, common otter, sloth bear etc. are
also seen. There are also a few tigers and leopards. Facilities
for boarding and lodging are available at the sanctuary. There are
forest rest houses at Thunacadavu, Thellikkal and Elathode. Motor
transport and boat cruise can be arranged on request The Indira
Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary of Tamil Nadu lies adjacent.
Peppara
National Park
Peppara is
accessible from Vithurai on Thiruvananthapuram Ponmudi road. This
sanctuary with its rich fauna and birds is emerging as a big
attraction to wildlife enthusiasts. It is spread over an area of
53 Sq. km. on the Western Ghats. This is dotted with large hills
and numerous hillocks with forests and Eucalyptus plantations.
Elephant, Sambar, Leopard and Lion tailed macaque are commonly
seen
Nagarhole National Park
 Accessibility of this sanctuary is 40 km from Mananthavady.
There are no bus services to Nagarhole from Mananthavady, only
jeeps and trucks are available. There is a PWD Rest House, Forest
Rest House and Forest Inspection Bungalow at Mananthavady. The
reservation authorities are the District Collector, Waynad and the
DFO, Mananthavady. There are also mid range hotels and an Indian
Coffee House here. From Cannanore, Tellicherry and Calicut there
are frequent buses to Mananthavady
Periyar
National Park
 Covering an
area of 777 sq. km. of lush green tropical forests, it is the
natural habitat of elephant, bison, spotted deer, sambar, bear
etc. The drive to Thekkady itself is enchanting as the road winds
through tranquil countryside, rich plantations and thick jungles.
The sanctuary offers a lovely and comfortable way to see
the animals via boat rides on the man-made lake, which the
wildlife areas encircle. In addition to the wild life, there are
water and land birds galore here, and one can sometimes find
dedicated bird watchers setting in for one or two weeks of serious
observations.
Colorful variety of birds
like the Malabar Grey Hornbill, Grey jungle fowl and the Jungle
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