Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary Idukki - Pullumedu tourist place india

:: Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary

Chinnar is the habitat for the endangered Giant Grizzled Squirrel of India. The last world count of these squirrels was less than 200. It is a unique thorny scrub forest with xerophyte species. Located in the rain shadow area of the Western Ghats , unlike other sanctuaries in Kerala, Chinnar gets only 48 days of rain every year. Rich in wildlife, the mixed deciduous forests here are ideal for trekking. This is also an ideal place to watch herds of Bisons march past. Dry deciduous forests, high sholas and wet grasslands add to the diversity of the sanctuary. As one travels from Karimuthi to Chinnar, Elephants, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Hanuman monkey and even Peacocks can be spotted on either sides of the road. An extensive Sandalwood forest nearby is an added attraction. It is about 60 km away from Munnar, Idukki district.

Access through :

Rail: Ernakulam about 130 km from Munnar.

Air: Cochin International Airport , about 150 km from Munnar.

Tourist Places in Idukki District

PICNIC SPOTS

1. Neelakurinji
2. Pattumala
3. Pullumedu
4. Chellarkovil
5. Vandiperiyar
6. Vandanmedu
7. Thumpachi Calveri Samuchayam
8. Kulamav
9. Painav
10. Cheruthoni
11. Kalliyanathandu
12. Pallivasal
13. Attukal
14. Lock Heart Gap
15. Echo Point
16. Vagamon

HILLS

1. Echo point
2. Lock Heart Gap
3. Ilaveezhapoonchira
4. Mattupetty
5. Chithirapuram
6. Munnar
7. Anayirangal
8. Top Station
9. Pandikuzhi
10. Peermede
11. Rajamala
12. Ramakalmedu
13. Thrissanku
14. Peeru Hills
15. Vattavada

WATER FALLS

1. Keezharkuth
2. Attukal
3. Power House Waterfalls

WILD LIFE SANCTUARY

1. Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Eravikulam National Park
3. Marayoor
4. The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
5. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

MUSEUM

1. Munnar - Tea Museum

OTHER PLACES

1. Gavi
2. Sahyadri Ayurvedic Centre
3. Cheeyappara
4. Thommankuthu
5. Meenuli
6. Nadukani
7. Ramakalmedu
8. Malankara reservoir
9. Kalvari Mount

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