Kalakkadu
Wildlife Sanctuary
Kalakkadu and Mundanthurai Sanctauries
are situated in an extensive preserve as "tiger project Reserve".
This Wild life Sanctuary is situated in an area of 233 Sq.km. in Tirunelveli
District, including the foothills of western Ghats and the adjoining area.
The flora ranges from forests of tropical wet ever-green to tropical dry
deciduous and thorn forest at down hills. Lion tailed Macaque, Nilgiri tahr,
Sambar, Sloth bear, Gaur, Elephant, Tiger, Flying Squirrel, Panther, wild
dog, Pangoline are some of the wild life seen in the sanctuary. Besides, a
wide range of birds and reptiles could be seen. Trekking can be done with
prior permission from the Forest (Wildlife) Department.
Other
Details:Annual Rainfall: 1000 mm to
4000mm
Nearest Airport: Madurai - 200
Kms.; Trivandrum- 140 Kms
Nearest Railway
Station: Cheranmadevi - 20 Kms
Best
season: September to March
Accommodation:
Forest Rest House, Segaltheri with catering facilities
Authority:
The Field Director, Project Tiger, NGO'A' Colony, Tirunelveli- 627 007.
Phone:
0462- 5526663.