Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Wildlife sanctuary in Wayanad district, India
The 345-square-kilometer sanctuary spans across evergreen and deciduous forests within the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, bordering Karnataka and Tamil Nadu states.
The Indian government established this protected area in 1973 and integrated it into Project Elephant conservation initiative during 1991-1992.
Local tribal communities maintain traditional forest management practices while supporting modern wildlife conservation methods through their deep understanding of the ecosystem.
The sanctuary remains accessible from October through May, with guided tours departing from Tholpetty and Muthanga entry points at specific morning hours.
The sanctuary houses Indian elephants, Bengal tigers, sloth bears, leopards, deer species, and over 200 bird varieties in its diverse ecological zones.
Location: Wayanad district
GPS coordinates: 11.64600,76.36400
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:53
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