Silent valley Wildlife Sanctuary

The very pleasing silent valley wildlife sanctuary is located amidst the picturesque Kundali Hills along the sere Western Ghats. The valley is supposed to be the last evergreen forests tropical region which till date possesses pristine beauty. It is counted among one of the regions which is till date known for rich biodiversity of lush tropical greenery. The rarest variety of herbs and plants can be spotted in the well developed silent valley. The undulating sloping hills, and the pictorial river sides overall make the silent valley shine like a sparkle in the dull and polluted surroundings of which the common man is used to. To add on to the charm of the place, the major tourist attraction of the place, silent valley wildlife sanctuary is also there. Not only does the place have a rich flora culture but the fauna of the region is also commendably outstanding.

Basically the name by which the silent valley wildlife sanctuary is better known in the region is Sairandhrivanam, meaning the forest in the valley. Amid the wildlife attractions of the silent valley wildlife sanctuary, some names which stand out include wild boar, leopard, elephants, gaur, tiger, lion-tailed macaque, sambhar, lizards, snakes and other amphibian species. Great care and attention is paid towards the well being and feeding of these rare and common species of animals.

The presence of rain forests makes the place cozier for these species to survive comfortably. The vegetation biodiversity that is evident here composes of generally moist tropical evergreen trees which include rosewood, semal, teak, bamboo, etc. other than these; the land is also made comfortable with the presence of temperate forests, grasslands and hill forests.

In all, this is a place which can be called perfect for the lovers of nature. After enjoying here to the hearts content, if you are in search of more destinations which are similar to it then in the nearby regions you can check out Parambikulam Sanctuary, The Choolanur Peacock Sanctuary, The Attappadi, JP Smriti Vanam, etc. these are the sanctuaries and parks which are found in the nearby region of silent valley wildlife sanctuary. So if you are planning a trip to silent valley wildlife sanctuary then be prepared for a fun filled vacation but remember to schedule it somewhere between the months of September to March as this is best time when you can see the best of flora and fauna of the region.