Kalakkad Wildlife Sanctuary
Wildlife Sanctuary
Kalakkad Wildlife Sanctuary
Kalakkad Wildlife Sanctuary, now part of the Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, is a tropical forest area renowned for its rich biodiversity and scenic beauty.
Covering over 200 square kilometers, the sanctuary features vegetation ranging from wet evergreen rainforests to deciduous and thorn forests, and supports a diverse array of wildlife such as tigers, elephants, lion-tailed macaques, Nilgiri langurs, leopards, sambar deer, sloth bears, pangolins, and many unique birds and reptiles. The area serves as a crucial watershed, with several rivers originating from its hills that are vital for nearby regions.
Trekking and wildlife observation are popular activities with prior permission. Its protected status since 1988 helps conserve endangered species and maintain the ecological balance of the Western Ghats, making it one of the most important and biodiverse reserves in South India.
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Kalakkad Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.
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