Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary, Wildlife refuge in Thoothukudi, India
The Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary spans 16.41 square kilometers of dry deciduous forest on an isolated hillock in Tamil Nadu's southern region.
The Tamil Nadu Forest Department established this protected area to safeguard the native blackbuck population, which represents India's southernmost natural antelope habitat.
The sanctuary maintains a peacock farm where visitors observe these national birds of India performing their natural courtship displays.
Tourists can reach the sanctuary by road from Tirunelveli Junction railway station, located 16.5 kilometers away, or from Vagaikulam Airport at 22 kilometers distance.
The sanctuary's trees remain naturally short due to climate conditions, creating an environment where blackbucks access shrubs with greater ease.
Location: Tamil Nadu
Website: http://forests.tn.nic.in/WildBiodiversity/ws_vbs.html
GPS coordinates: 8.93833,77.70330
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:39
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