The
Begur Wildlife Sanctuary
Location : About 20 km east of Mananthavady, Wayanad district, north
Kerala.
The
district of Wayanad lies on an elevated picturesque mountainous plateau in the
Western Ghats. Historians are of the opinion that organised human life existed
in these parts of Kerala at least ten centuries before Christ.
In this virgin land, which has not seen much human habitation later, is the
Begur Wildlife Sanctuary. The forests here are amongst the most beautiful locales
of Kerala. The region has a wealth of diverse species of plants and animals
and is of great interest to nature lovers.
Getting there:
Nearest railway station : Thalassery in Kannur district is about 80 km
from Mananthavady.
Nearest airport : Karipur International Airport, Kozhikode about 106
km
Wildlife in Kerala › The
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary › The Periyar
Wildlife Sanctuary › Begur Wildlife
Sanctuary › Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary
› Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
