Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary

About Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary

Located just about 48.5 km away from Munnar town and spread across 90.44 km, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is widely notable for its copious flora and fauna, pictorial landscape, unruffled climate, and tranquility of nature. The south area of the sanctuary is decked by the Eravikulam National park, Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary is in the east, and the Indira Gandhi wildlife sanctuary is situated on the north side. The Chinnar and Pambar rivers flowing around the sanctuary is a mind-blowing sight for the visitors, and it houses the Thoovanam Waterfall as well.

The unique landscape, dense forests, shoals, and grasslands, make Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary a perfect place for trekking and wildlife sighting. The only rehabilitation hub for the Indian star tortoise in India, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is one among the 18 wildlife sanctuaries and the protected areas of Kerala. The UNESCO World Heritage Sanctuary, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is under consideration for the picking as a World Heritage Site.

A famous repository of medicinal plants, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is the home of the Grizzled Giant Squirrel, and tourists can observe many animals here including, star tortoise, gaur, spotted deer, slender loris, tiger, tufted grey langur, wild elephant, crocodile, and leopard, along with many bird and insect species. Albino gaur or Manjampatti white bison are very rare, and they can be seen in Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary. 963 species of flowering plants, 28 mammal species, 225 bird species, 52 reptile species, 29 species of snakes, 14 fish species, 15 amphibian species, 156 species of butterflies, and 101 species of spiders can spot in the sanctuary.

There will be a substantial variation in the climate right through the year in Munnar, and the ideal time to visit Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is from December to April. The sanctuary is open right through the year, and therefore, you can plan your trip to the sanctuary accordingly

Known for its eco-tourism activities, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary invites tourists with a variety of activities including, Bird watching, wildlife sighting, wildlife safari, river trekking, treehouse stay, and jungle trekking. If you are a trekking enthusiast and spellbind yourself with the natural beauty, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is the best place to explore.

Located in the Munnar - Udumalpet Road Munnar, the nearest two is Munnar at a distance of 48.5 km. The nearby railway station is Aluva, which is around 156.5 km away, and the nearby airport is Cochin International Airport at a distance of 156.0 km. KSRTC buses are available from major cities of Kerala to Munnar.

The entry fee to the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is Rs 10 per head for adults and Rs 5 for kids. You will have to pay additional money to carry the camera to capture photos and videos. The sanctuary is open for visitors from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm every day.

Some of the breathtaking attractions await every visitor in and around the elegant Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary. Thoovanam Waterfalls, Kurinjimala Sanctuary, Marayoor Sandalwood Forest, Amaravathi Reservoir, and Karimutty Waterfalls are some attractions that present you another level of travel experience when you visit the sanctuary.

Accommodation is not an issue when you visit Munnar, and you can find many luxurious resorts and inexpensive hotels nearby Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary for a comfortable stay. Marayoor Holidays, Hornbill Hideaway Jungle Resort, Mirth Hotels & Resorts Kanthalloor, Ministers Mansion Kanthalloor, Vrindhavan Mist City Resorts, Elysium Garden Hill Resorts, and the MudHouse Marayoor are ideal resorts and hotels you can choose to stay for a relaxed stay.