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The Waynad Wildlife Sanctuary in the southern
Indian state of Kerala is a must for tourists
looking forward to experience a bit of wilderness
during their travel in Kerala. A part of
the Waynad Plateau, this wildlife park in
Kerala is famous for its tigers and leopards
along with the other wildlife that one can
find during holidays in Waynad. The Wayanad
Wildlife Sanctuary comprises two districts
of Kerala i.e. in the north; it is a part
of the Cannanore district while its southern
part is located in the Calicut district.
The park extends from the latitude 11°15'
in the North to the longitude 76°30'
in the East. There is a good road network
that connects the sanctuary with the other
important places in Kerala.
Wayanad literally means
the 'land of swamps’. Rich in bio-diversity,
the sanctuary is an integral part of the
Nilgiri biosphere reserve, which has been
established with the chief objective of
conserving the biological heritage of the
region. The region, which is a part of the
Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, was notified
in the year 1973 as a wildlife sanctuary.
The management of the park laid emphasis
on creating scientific conservation methods
that are complementary to the traditional
lifestyle of the tribals residing in the
region.
Pakshipathalam
Pakshipathalam is just 7 km northeast of
Thirunelli in Wayanad district, Kerala.
Nestled 1740 m above sea level, Pakshipathalam
is an oasis for avid bird lovers. In the
picturesque district of Wayanad with moist
deciduous forests and a varied range of
wildlife, travel to Pakshipathalam Kerala
to test your adventurous spirits.
In the forested areas of
Pakshipathalam Kerala, steep hills along
with streamlets make it a great place to
indulge in trekking. For those looking for
an adventure in their Kerala tour, travel
to Pakshipathalam and enjoy the exhilarating
trek. There is also a cave in the reserve.
It is believed that in ancient times saints
used to meditate over here.
The only way to reach Pakshipathalam
Kerala is through trekking. Once you are
in Pakshipathalam you will see a colorful
species of birds. It takes 17 kms of trekking
through wild, dense and moist deciduous
forests to reach the reserve. You can spot
some of the rare species of feathered fauna
through the watchtower of the sanctuary.
Tourists have to get special
permission from forest department to travel
to Pakshipathalam. Let District Tourism
Promotion Council arrange guides, vehicle,
camping equipments, etc for you on rent.
Immerse yourself in trekking, camping, bird
watching
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