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Idukki
Wildlife Sanctuary - Kerala
Location
: 40 Kms From Thodupuzha, Kerala
Famous For : Elephants
Area : 77 sq. Kms
Altitude : 450-758m Above Sea Level
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A land-locked district, Idukki is one of the most
nature rich areas of Kerala. Situated at an altitude of 450-748 mt
above sea level, this sanctuary occupies the forest land between the
Cheruthoni river and the Periyar river.
This sanctuary extends over the Thodupuzha and Udumpanchola taluks
of Idukki district, spreading over 77 sq. km and is about 450 - 748
m above sea level. The Idukki Reservoir formed by three dams -
Cheruthoni, Idukki and Kulamavu - extends to 33 sq km.
There is a scenic lake around the sanctuary, covered by an
enchanting canopy of tropical ever-green and deciduous trees, and
offers boat rides. Elephants, bisons, bear, wild boars, sambar wild
dogs, jungle cats, tiger, wild boar etc are seen here apart from
various species of snakes including cobra, viper, kraits and
numerous non-poisonous ones. Birds include jungle fowl, myna,
laughing thrush, black bulbul, peafowl, woodpecker, kingfisher etc.
The wildlife here is similar to that of Thekkady. This sanctuary
lies adjacent to the world renowned Idukki Arch Dam. The lake on the
three sides of the sanctuary offers a panoramic view to the
tourists.
Animals: Elephant, bison, sambar
deer, wild dog, jungle cat, tiger, wild boar etc.
Snakes: Cobra, viper, krait and
a number of non poisonous snakes.
Birds: Jungle fowl, myna,
laughing thrush, black bulbul, peafowl, woodpecker, kingfisher etc.
Wild Population of
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
The sanctuary has a large variety of flora and
fauna. Among the mammals, Elephants, Bison, Sambhar, Deer, Wild
Dogs, Jungle Cats, Tiger, Wild Boar etc reptiles such as Cobra,
Viper, Krait and a large number of non- poisonous snakes can be
seen.
Jungle Fowl, Myna, Laughing Thrush, Black Bulbul, Peafowl,
Woodpecker, Kingfisher etc also inhabit the place in large numbers.
How to Get There
Air :
Kochi is the nearest airport.
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