Get the feel of diverse flora and fauna at the Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary; one of the acknowledged wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala. Travel through the Kerala backwater that captivates you with the sights of tropical semi-evergreen and deciduous forests set in along the Idduki lakes.
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Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala is positioned somewhat 40 kms away from Thodupuzha, which stretches to about an area of 77sq. kms with an elevation of about 450 - 748m above the sea level. The sanctuary is placed in the midst of the Cheruthoni river and the Periyar river.
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The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala is inhabited with miscellaneous wildlife species like deer, wild dogs, jungle cats, elephants, bison, sambhar, tiger, wild boar along with reptiles like viper, krait, cobra and many others.
Watch out herds of elephants and gaur wandering along the dams of Idukki reservoir, which are mainly Cheruthoni, Idukki and Kulamavu.
Covering an area of 77sq km, Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala appeals you for its picturesque charm and mesmerizes you with sights of Kuthumkal Waterfalls
Kerala Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary and the spectacular birds that can be easily seen here are jungle fowls, mynas, hornbills, laughing thrushes, woodpeckers, black bulbuls, peafowl, and kingfishers.
The Idukki wildlife sanctuary is located about 40 km from Thodupuzha in the Idukki district of Kerala. It is one of the important tourist attractions in Kerala. The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over an area of about 77 sq km in the Thodupuzha and Udumpanchola taluks of Idukki district.
The Idukki sanctuary is located in the forest land between the Cheruthoni river and the Periyar river. There is a beautiful lake around the Idukki sanctuary, surrounded by a captivating cover of tropical evergreen and deciduous forests.
Some of the faunal life that can be spotted here are sambar, elephants, bison, deer, wild dogs, tiger, jungle cats, wild boar etc.
Besides, different species of snakes including cobra, viper, kraits and numerous non-poisonous ones are also found here. Among the birds, mynah, jungle fowl, black bulbul, laughing thrush, peafowl, woodpecker, kingfisher etc. are seen in abundance. Another nearby attraction is the Idukki Dam
The artifical lake of Kizhakkilachimala Lake enhances the beauty of this wildlife sanctuary.Kerala Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary and the leaf shedding forests has in store some of the valuable resources of trees like the pines, cheeni, vayana, bhadraksham, kuntherekkapine, pali, rosewood and many others.
The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary came into existence in the year 1976. The perfect time to visit the Idukki wildlife sanctuary is during the months of December to April. Elephants are seen in this wildlife park mainly during the dry season. The Idukki wildlife sanctuary has a rich bio diversity, and rich avifauna.
This wildlife park is situated very close to the Idukki Arch Dam. If you are on a wildlife tour to the Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary, you can get an opportunity to see various species of snakes such as the cobra, krait and the viper. This wildlife sanctuary also houses a number of birds such as woodpeckers, black bulbuls, jungle fowls, laughing thrushes, mynas, kingfishers and pea fowls.
Like any other wildlife sanctuary in Kerala this wildlife park also presents a perfect spot for a wonderful weekend getaway.
Jaunt to the Idukki wildlife sanctuary for loads of excitement during the months of December to April in the Kerala Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary.
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