This bird sanctuary is a peninsular land of 25 sq. km, formed between the branches of the river Periyar. 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. can also be sighted.
The Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary (as Thattekkad is known now).
How to Get there
The nearest railway station is Aluva at a distance of 50 km. Kochi International Airport is approximately 60 Kms away.
Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary,about 25km from Kozhikode and 7 km fromBeypore port on the Arabian Sea, Malappuram district, north Kerala.The Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary is spread over a cluster of islands in a scenic area surrounded by hillocks where the Kadalundi River flows into the Arabian Sea. The place is locally known as Kadalundi Nagaram.This virgin land is the abode of a hundred species of native birds and over 60 varieties of migratory birds that flock here in large numbers during February-March.A hillock nearby, which is 200 m above sea level, offers a splendid view of the river mouth and the sea. Kadalundi is also known for a wide variety of fish, mussels and crabs.
How to Get there
Nearest railway station: Kozhikode, about 19 km from Kadalundi.
Nearest airport: Karipur International Airport, about 23 km from Kozhikode town.
This is another popular wildlife sanctuary in Wayanad. Camping out at night in the watch tower in this sanctuary is a memorable lifetime experience - for any adventure sports loving patrons.
The watch tower is just above the lake, which is the only source of water to all animals. All animals both wild & not so wild ones-come here to drink water at night. Needs nerves of steel & totally unforgettable experience for adventure sports loving patrons.
Whether it is trekking or rock climbing or camping out at nights both GREEN GATES & WAYANAD complement each other by offering the best in everything to our Adventure Sports loving patrons.
How to get there
Road : Tholpetty wildlife is situated 29 kms nothest to Mananthavady, Wayanad district. This wildlife has a wide variety af animals.
Better known as the Wynad Wildlife Sanctuary, Muthanga is unique for the colours of the forests change with the seasons. Bordering the Mudumulai Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu and Nagarhole and Bandipur Sanctuaries in Karnataka, the Wynad Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over 344 sq km and is about 16 km east of Sulthan Bathery in Wayanad. Elephants, spotted deer, gaur, sambar, sloth bear and many varieties of birds and reptiles can also be seen here. As the name suggests, you could station yourself at Wynad to visit the Sanctuary.
How to get there
Road : About 97 km by road from Sulthan Bathery.
Railway : The nearest railway station is also Kozhikode
Air : The nearest airport is the one at Kozhikode, nearly 120 km from Sulthan Bathery