:: Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary


Covered with tropical and semi evergreen forests, the Aralam Sanctuary is home to a vast variety of flora and fauna endemic to the Western Ghats . Herds of deer, elephant, boar and bison are common sights. Leopards, jungle cats and various types of squirrels are also seen here. The Aralam Sanctuary is spread over 55 sq kms of undulating forested highlands on the slopes of the Western Ghats . The highest peak here - Katti Betta - rises to a majestic 1145 m above sea level.

Aralam, a village in Thalasserry, is also noted for the Central State Farm, a 3060 hectare farm started in 1971 by the Government of India. This is one of the main production centres of hybrid coconut seeds in the country. It is 35 km from Thalasserry and 60 km from Kannur town.

Access through:

Rail: Thalasserry, about 35 km.

Air: Karipur International Airport , Kozhikode about 71 km from Thalasserry town.