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Kalakkadu Sanctuary is 47km from Tirunelveli in the western Ghats, the sanctuary is scattered starting from Papanasam hills to Kalkad.
Kalakkadu Sanctuary has diverse blend of flat land, rolling parkland, open grassland, swamps, valleys and Nullas.
The vegetation is varied. The hilly terrain of the Western Ghats, dressed in dense and moist deciduous forests, make Kalakkadu Sanctuary one of the most attractive wildlife reserves.
The fauna includes Elephant, Gaur, Bonnet, Macaque, Common langur, Tigers and Leopards, Chital, Dhole Panther, Sloth Bear, Python, Barking deer, Four-Hourned- Antelope, Otter, Crocodiles (mugger), giant flying squirrel, Sambhar, Hyena, Wild Dog, Wild Boar, Mouse Deer, Spotted Deer, Jackal, Hare, Porcupine and Mangoose.
The reptile inhabitants in Kalakkadu Sanctuary mainly consist of Pythons and Crocodiles (Mugger). Other than animals, the beautiful waterfalls and the enjoyable Elephant rides are other attractive features of Kalakkadu Sanctuary. Exploring the slopes and area below the Hills on foot from the is another recreation for the tourists. The safest and the most convenient way to explore the natural beauty is by a jeep Safari.
The Birds listed in this sanctuary are peacock-our national bird, grey jungle fowl, large racket-tailed dronge, the shama, the magpie-robin, spotted babbler, small green barbet, greemn pigeons, little brown dove, malabar grey hornbill, bulbuls, mynahs etc. Among birds of prey, eagles, hawks, buzzards, harriers, falcons and king vulture are predominant, berdies some migratory water birds
During the season January to April every year more than 4 thousand birds from different countries like Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, USA and Australia migrate here and when the season is over the birds return.
The flora ranges from forests of tropical wet evergreen to Tropical dry deciduous and thorn forest at down hills.
Trekking is allowed with the permission from the officials of Forest Department. Accommodation is available at Forest Rest House.
The best time to visit the park is from September to March. It is suggested. It can be chilly in the winter.
Private vehicles can drive around in the park.
A person can walk around the park. He can have a guide with himself and is allowed to walk in the park for a maximum of four hours.
Wildlife in Kalakkadu Sanctuary
Birds in Kalakkadu Sanctuary
Flora in Kalakkadu Sanctuary
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