Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Wayanad

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Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is an animal sanctuary in Wayanad, Kerala, India. It has an extent of 344.44 km2 with four ranges namely Sulthan Bathery, Muthanga, Kurichiat and Tholpetty. A variety of large wild animals such as Indian bison, elephant, deer and tiger are found there. There are also quite a few unusual birds in the sanctuary. In particular, peafowl tend to be very common in the area. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is the second largest wildlife sanctuary in Kerala. It is bestowed with lush green forests and rich wildlife. Established in 1973, the sanctuary is now an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. It is bounded by protected area network of Nagarhole and Bandipur of Karnataka in the northeast, and on the southeast by Mudumalai of Tamil Nadu. It is part of the Wayanad Plateau and the vegetation is predominantly of the south Indian moist deciduous teak forests. Also, the sanctuary has pastures of the west-coast semi-evergreen trees. The wildlife sanctuary comes under Protect Elephant and one can spot herd of elephants roaming in the area. Elephant rides are arranged by the Kerala Forest Department.

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Nearest Tourist Places
Edakkal Caves
Edakkal Caves

Pookode Lake
Pookode Lake

Papanasini River
Papanasini River

Pazhassi Raja Tomb
Pazhassi Raja Tomb

Karalad Lake
Karalad Lake

Nearest Hotels
Orchid Resorts Sultan Bathery
Orchid Resorts Sultan Bathery
5 Star
4.7
Crescent Residency
Crescent Residency
5 Star
4.7
The Woods Resorts
The Woods Resorts
5 Star
4.7
Stream Garden Villa
Stream Garden Villa
5 Star
4.7
Misty Hills Hotel & Resorts
Misty Hills Hotel & Resorts
5 Star
4.7
Nearest Restaurants
Clayhut a village restaurant
Clayhut a village restaurant

Jubilee restaurant
Jubilee restaurant

Swamis Udupi Restaurant
Swamis Udupi Restaurant

Hotel 1980's
Hotel 1980's

Wilton Hotel & Restaurant
Wilton Hotel & Restaurant

Nearest Beaches
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Most Visited
Pookode Lake
Pookode, Wayanad

Karalad Lake
Kalpetta

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
Bathery- Puthupally Road

Meenmutty Waterfalls
Kallar Meenmutty Falls Road, Kallar

Soochipara Falls
Wayanad

Other Attractions
Pookode Lake
Pookode Lake

Karalad Lake
Karalad Lake

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

Meenmutty Waterfalls
Meenmutty Waterfalls

Soochipara Falls
Soochipara Falls

Cars
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Train
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Bus
Kalloor Bus Station

Kalloor - Kallumoku Road, Kalloor

Nirappam Bus Stop

Kozhikode-Mysore-Kollegal Highway, Kalloor

Puthankunnu Bus Stop

Sulthan Bathery-Devarshola-Gudalur Road, Puthenkunnu

Kazhambu Bus Stop

Cheeral - Nambikkolly Short cut Road

Pattavayal Bus Stop

Sulthan Bathery-Devarshola-Gudalur Road, Pattavayal

Plane
Helicopter Landing Area

Kuppady, Sultan Bathery

Kabini Helipad Irrigation Department

Mysuru

Helipad

Governers Shola Road, Kasturibai Colony, Kandal, Ooty

The Monarch Helipad

Police Quarters, Pudumund, Ooty

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Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Wayanad
Bathery- Puthupally Road

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