Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary :India February 15, 2006
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary which came into existence in 1976, spreads over an area of 77sq. kms. within Thodupuzha and Udumbanchola taluks in Idukki district. This wild life sanctuary with a plenty of elephants is blessed with different kinds of flora and fauna. The world famous Idukki arch dam and the vast lake increase the importance of this place.
The sanctuary has a large variety of flora and fauna. Among the mammals, Elephants, Bison, Sambhar, Deer, Wild Dogs, Jungle Cats, Tiger, Wild Boar etc reptiles such as Cobra, Viper, Krait and a large number of non- poisonous snakes can be seen.
The …
Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary :India
The Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is spread in an area of 55 sq.kms and located on the western slopes of the Western Ghats. This wildlife sanctuary is the northern most wildlife sanctuary of Kerala, established in the year 1984. The sanctuary borders the Central State Farm at Aralam.
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.
One can reach the Aralam sanctuary by road from Thalasseri (45 kms) and Kannur …
Srisailam Sanctuary :India
The Srisailam Sanctuary can be one of the site for your vacations in Andhra Pradesh. It is a famous sanctuary of Andhra Pradesh. It is sprawled over 5 adjoining districts of Guntur, Prakasam, Kurnoor, Mahabubnagar, Nalgonda districts. The vegetation of the sanctuary is quite rich having dry deciduous mixed forests.
The sanctuary is surrounded by the Nallamalai hills on the southern and eastern sides, while the Krishna River forms the boundary on the other side. The sanctuary is named after the Nagarjunasagar reservoir, formed by a large dam in the northeastern part. The central and western parts of the sanctuary …
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