Wayanad Sanctuary

Hey, do you want to experience the natural world, the ideal place to visit would be the Wayanad Sanctuary. Wayanad wildlife sanctuary is located in the Indian state of Kerala. It is situated in the part of Niligiri Biosphere Reserve. Wayanad Sanctuary is contiguous to the three other protected areas of Nagarhole wildlife sanctuary, Bandipur National Park and Mudumalai Wildlife sanctuary. However, this wildlife sanctuary has made form the part of the Wayanand Plateau. Moreover, the Wayanad wildlife sanctuary also covers the districts of Cannanore in the North and Calicut in the south. The word 'Wayanad' means 'Land of Swamp's. In the year 1973, Wayanad Wildlife sanctuary was established. Moreover, the Sanctuary falls under the project of Elephant, which was launched in the year 1991 in order to save the declining tusker elephant population.

The bio diversity of the Wayanad wildlife sanctuary is very extensive. Wayanad wildlife sanctuary follows the scientific methods, which does not harm the traditional lifestyles of the local population staying there. The Wayanad Sanctuary is being situated in one of the least popular district of Kerala state, India. This wildlife sanctuary lends a extraordinary and unique charm to the place. This wildlife sanctuary gives the excitement of being away from the more populated areas of city. Overall, the Wayand Wildlife sanctuary makes for a special holiday experience. Roads from the Kozhikode, Mysore, and Ooty connect these cities to the Wayand Wildlife Sanctuary.

Here, the Nilgiris Reserve was founded with a special goal for the conservation of the biological and natural heritage of the Wayanad region. Wayanad Sanctuary is rich with various biological entities, which includes birds, animals, trees, and plants. It was from here that Raja Pazhassi fought a war with the British courageously. However, the Wayanad wildlife sanctuary enjoys a good amount of rainfall during the months of June and August. It is observed to be very warm during the months of March, April and May. The total land being covered under the sanctuary features undulations with hillocks situated here and there in the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. Moreover, the highest peak in the sanctuary is Karottimala.

The major portion of the Wayanad Wildlife sanctuary is covered by the moist deciduous forests. Partially, an evergreen forest also covers the sanctuary. The plantations of eucalyptus, teak, and grevelia comprise an area of near about 110 square kms in the Wayanad Sanctuary. The flora found in the Wayanad wildlife sanctuary includes Karimaruthi, Venteak, Maruthi, Mazukanjiram, Bamboo, Chadachi, and rosewood is found in the moist deciduous forests. The plants such as Termianalia, Paniculata, Lagerstroemia, Lanceolata, and Veteria Indica are found abundantly at the partial evergreen plots of sanctuary. Animals found in the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary includes Monkeys, Reptiles (snakes and monitor Lizards), Panthers , Tigers , civets cats, Jungle cats, Bears, deer and Bison and many more. The Birds found in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary includes Cuckoos, Peacock, Woodpecker, Babbler, Jungle fowl, owl and many more.

However, Wayanad Wildlife sanctuary is very well connected with the Mysore, Kozhikode, and Ooty. Sanctuary is also very well connected with the railways. The nearest airport to the Wayand Sanctuary is the Kozhiokode.

Go and enjoy the Wilderness at its best in the Wayanad sanctuary! Plan your trip at earliest to Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary.