Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve, Biodiversity reserve in Western Ghats, India.
The reserve encompasses 3,500 square kilometers across Kerala and Tamil Nadu states, featuring tropical forests, mountains, and three wildlife sanctuaries.
Established in 2001, the reserve gained recognition from UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve Network site in 2016 for its ecological significance.
The Kanikkarans, an indigenous tribe residing within the reserve, maintain traditional practices of agriculture, fishing, and forest-based activities.
Visitors can access the Agastya Mala peak for trekking during January and February through authorized permits from the Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
The reserve contains one-fourth of India's plant species, including 2,000 varieties of medicinal plants used in traditional medicine systems.
GPS coordinates: 8.70300,77.23536
Latest update: May 9, 2025 17:14
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