The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including elephants, sambar deer, wild dogs, tigers, leopards, langurs, macaques, and many species of birds and butterflies. The sanctuary is also known for its rich vegetation, which includes tropical evergreen forests, semi-evergreen forests, grasslands, and shola forests.
Visitors to the sanctuary can go on guided treks and nature walks, explore the scenic beauty of the forest, and spot wildlife in their natural habitat. There are also opportunities for bird watching, camping, and boating in the nearby Periyar Lake. The sanctuary is open to visitors from October to March, and permits can be obtained from the Forest Department.
Address: QXJ7+XP3, Vellappara, Painavu, Idukki, Kerala 685603
Phone: 094479 79094
How To Reach
Nearest railway station: Kottayam, about 114 km
Nearest airport: Madurai in neighbouring Tamilnadu, about 140 km away; Cochin International Airport, about 190 km
