Kalakkadu Wildlife Sanctuary
Kalakkadu
and Mundanthurai Sancturies are situated in an extensive preserve as "tiger
project Reserve". This Wild life Sanctuary is situated in an area of 233
Sq.km. in Tirunelveli District, including the foothills of western Ghats and
the adjoining area. The flora ranges from forests of tropical wet ever-green
to tropical dry deciduous and thorn forest at down hills. Lion tailed Macaque,
Nilgiri tahr, Sambar, Sloth bear, Gaur, Elephant, Tiger, Flying Squirrel, Panther,
wild dog, Pangoline are some of the wild life seen in the sanctuary. Besides,
a wide range of birds and reptiles could be seen. Trekking can be done with
prior permission from the Forest (Wildlife) Department.
OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:
Other Informations: (1) Annual Rainfall: 1000 mm to 4000mm.; (2) Nearest Airport:
Madurai - 200 Kms.; Trivandrum- 140 Kms.; (3)Nearest Rly.stn: Cheranmadevi -
20 Kms; (4) Best Season: September to march; (5) Accommodation: Forest Rest
House, Segaltheri with catering facilities; (6) authority: The Field Director,
Project Tiger, NGO'A' Colony, Tirunelveli- 627 007.
