Nellai Wildlife Sanctuary, Wildlife refuge in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, India
The sanctuary extends across 35,673 hectares of dense forest areas, featuring 29 mountain peaks including Sivagiri Mala at 1,748 meters elevation.
Established in 1976 as a conservation zone, the sanctuary received official wildlife sanctuary status in 2015 to protect the local flora and fauna.
The sanctuary integrates with local communities through eco-tourism initiatives, promoting environmental education and sustainable wildlife observation practices.
Visitors can access the sanctuary through Tirunelveli Bus Stand, with optimal visiting conditions occurring between September and January.
The protected area shares boundaries with both tiger and grizzled squirrel reserves, creating an interconnected network of diverse wildlife habitats.
GPS coordinates: 9.10000,77.26667
Latest update: July 10, 2025 11:34
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