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Know About amazing world of wildlife found at Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary Kannur Kerala

Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is comparatively a small wildlife destination in Kerala but due to its location on the picturesque Western Ghats and easy accessibility from the high tourism traffic city Kannur, Aralam is among the most visited wildlife destination in the south India. Lush green slopes and the thick forests of  West Coast tropical evergreen, West Coast semi-evergreen, South Indian moist deciduous and Southern hilltop evergreen vegetation along with wide variety of flora and fauna, 215 Bird species and  172 different types of butterflies have made Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary hot favorite and must visit place for wildlife tourism lovers.

Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary Kannur Kerala : Vital Tourist Info : Tour Guide

Location

 

Established in 1984, Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the northern part of God's own land Kerala at the western slopes of the fascinating picturesque Western Ghats.

City - State - Region

 

Kannur - Kerala - South India

Weather & Climate

 

In the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary altitude variations are ranging from 50 meters to 1145 meters thus there are climatic and weather changes. During the rainy months of June to August [south-west monsoon)], sanctuary receives rainfall of about 3,000 mm.

Temperature

 

In the whole area of Aralam Wildlife sanctuary temperature observed are from 21° C to 40°C at foothills and from 8°C to 25°C at higher elevations.

Tourist Season

 

October to June is the tourist season for Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary but if you wish to see 172 different types of butterflies plan your pleasure in November and December months.

Basic Travel Info

 

The central place of Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, Iritty is a small town at road distance of 45 km from Kannur and connected by road travel.

Spoken Languages

 

Malayalam - English

Travel Tips

 

There are good scope for trekking and camping in side the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary. Camping equipment including tents and sleeping bags are made available by the forest authorities there.

Accommodation

 

Dormitory facilities and watchtowers accommodation is available in side the Sanctuary but common visitors prefer hotels at near by cities.

Other  Attractions

 

Central State farm, producing crossbred coconut seeds - Famous Kerala beaches accessible from Kannur

Internal Travel  

 

Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary Kerala : Static & Biographical [Flora & Fauna] Info

Area

 

55 sq.km

Forest Type [Vegetation]

 

Tropical evergreen and west coast semi evergreen forests with thick plantation of teak and eucalyptus.

Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary Kannur Kerala : Flora and Fauna

Plants

 

Evergreen : Calophyllum elatum - Cullenia rosayroona - Magnifera indica - Mechilus macrantha - Mesua ferrea -

Toona cillata  - Vellapine (Vateria indica)
Semi evergreen : Cinnamomum Zeylanicum - Hopea parviflora -  Largestroemia lanceolata - Mallotus, Philippinensis - Xyliaxylocarpa

Animals

 

Bison - Boar - Deer - Elephant - Jungle cat - Leopard - Mouse deer - and various types of squirrels

Birds

 

Nilgiris wood pigeon, the blue winged parakeet and the Malabar grey hornbill are some of bird species from the 215 types reported getting shelter here.

Other Wildlife

 

A large number of snakes species and reptiles are there.

Migratory

 

 

Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary Kannur Kerala : Geographical  Fact Flow Sheet

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