Location :40 km from Thodupuzha, Idukki district, Central Kerala.
Famous For : Elephants
Major Wildlife Attaractions : Egrets, Herons, Darters, Drongoes, Teals and Hundreds of Other Birds.
Best Time To Visit : September to October.
A land-locked district, Idukki is one of the most nature-rich areas of Kerala. The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary here spreads over an area of 77 sq km in the Thodupuzha and Udumpanchola taluks of the district. Situated at an altitude of 450-748 m above sea level, this sanctuary occupies the forest land between the Cheruthoni and Periyar rivers. There is a scenic lake around the sanctuary, covered by an enchanting canopy of tropical ever-green and deciduous trees, and offers boat rides.
Elephants, bison, sambar deer, wild dogs, jungle cats, tiger, wild boar etc. are seen here apart from various species of snakes including cobra, viper, kraits and numerous non-poisonous ones. Birds include jungle fowl, myna, laughing thrush, black bulbul, peafowl, woodpecker, kingfisher etc. The wildlife here is similar to that of Thekkady. This sanctuary lies adjacent to the world renowned Idukki Arch Dam.
While on wildlife tours to the Idukki wildlife sanctuary one gets an opportunity to spot various species of snakes such as the cobra, krait and the viper and quite a few non-poisonous ones. This wildlife park is home to a number of birds such as woodpecker, black bulbul, jungle fowl, laughing thrush, myna, kingfisher and peafowl.
This wildlife park and sanctuary is situated close to the Idukki Arch Dam.
