Wildlife Sanctuaries in Tamilnadu
Mundanthuri Wildlife Sanctuary
There
is nothing differentiate this santuary from that of Kalakkadu, except the absence
of the Elephant and the gaur. Situated in Tirunelveli district, this 567 Sq.Km.
sanctuary boasts of dry deciduous to tropical wet evergreen forests patches
of pure reeds. Animals wealth includes Tiger, Bonnet Macaque, Langurs, Slender
Loris, Sloth Bear, Sambar, Chital and wild dog. Excellent for various species
of avi-fauna and varieties of reptiles and insects. Trekking with prior permission
from the Forest (wildlife) Department, can be undertaken.
OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:
Annual Rainfall: 1000 mm to 4000 mm; 2. Nearest Airport: Madurai - 200 Kms;
3. Nearest Rly.Stn.: Ambasamudram- 6 Kms.: 4. Best season: October to January;
5. Accommodation: Forest Rest House at Mundanthurai with catering arrangements.
PWD Rest House at Ambasamudram and E.B. Rest House at Papanasam Camp; 6. Authority:
The Field Director, Project Tiger, NGO 'A' Colony, Tirunelveli - 627 007, Phone:
0462- 552663.
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Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
- National Park
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Mukkurthi National Park
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Kalakkadu Wildlife Sanctuary
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Mundanthuri
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Point Calimere Wildlife
Sanctuary
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Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel
Wildlife Sanctuary
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Guindy National Park
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Vallunadu Black Buck Sanctuary
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Vedanthangal and Karikili
Bird's Sanctuaries
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Arignar Anna Zoological Park,
Chennai
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Madras Crocodile Bank Trust
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Viralimalai
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Gulf of Mannar Marine National
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