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Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary

The beautiful Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is rated amongst the finest wildlife sanctuaries of Kerala, India. Set amidst enchanting backwaters of Devikulam in Idukki district of Kerala, the Chinnar wildlife sanctuary covers an area over 90 sq km in the rain shadow region of the Western Ghats. Known for its enchanting scenic beauty, Chinnar is a natural habitat for an amazing variety of flora and fauna including some rare and endangered wildlife species. Chinnar was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1984 in order to protect its unique flora and fauna. Visit Kerala and enjoy an exciting Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary tour with Kerala Backwaters and see the nature at its best here.

The Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary lies in the rain shadow region of the Western Ghats, and so receives comparatively less rainfall in comparison to other parts of Kerala. The vegetations of Chinnar primarily comprises of thorny scrub forest, dry deciduous forest, high sholas and wet grasslands, which supports a wide variety of wildlife. Popularly regarded as the second habitat of the endangered Giant Grizzled Squirrel, the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary also shelters Asiatic Elephants, Tigers, Sambars, Bonnets, Spotted Deer, Macaques, Indian Bisons and spectacled Cobras to name a few. The sanctuary is also rich in its avifauna and attracts a wide variety of exotic and colorful birds including Woodpeckers, Peacocks, Little Cormorants, Darters and Black Eagles etc. On Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary Tour, you can also visit the enchanting backwaters of Devikulam or enjoy exciting trekking and rock climbing in the beautiful hills surrounding the sanctuary. The Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala is also known for its Marayoor sandal trees, which are famous for their exotic fragrance all over the world.

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