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Begur Wildlife Sanctuary

The evergreen rain forests of Kerala are home to a large number of large and small sports. Internationally popular among wildlife enthusiasts and photographers much of the forest lands in Kerala have been turned into reserve forests and wildlife sanctuaries for the conservation of the wildlife in these areas. Kerala, the land of mountains, rivers, lakes, backwaters, has numerous national parks and Sanctuaries.

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Begur Wildlife Sanctuary

Location: 20 kilometers from Wayanad district
Main Attractions: Abundance of flora and fauna

The Begur Wildlife Sanctuary is located about 20 kilometers from the Wayanad district of Kerala. It is situated at a place called Mananthavady in Wayanad near the Western Ghats. Begur National Park of Wayanad, Kerala is one of the most beautiful places to see in Wayanad. A dense cover of lush green trees covers the entire sanctuary. Most of the trees over here also have rare medicinal values. All nature lovers will find this sanctuary a wonderful place to visit in Wayanad. The Begur wildlife sanctuary has a huge variety of animals ranging from elephants, deer, tigers, boars, leopards, etc. Besides the animals, one can also find a number of birds in this sanctuary. The best time to visit this sanctuary is from the months of December to May. This is because after the monsoons pour their hearts out, the water hole gets filled and attracts wild animals who come to quench their thirst. The sanctuary is a photographer's paradise. Capture those surreal moments in your camera and relive those moments even after many years.

How to Reach

Air
Kozhikode Airport is the nearest to the sanctuary, located at a distance of around 80 kilometers from this place.

Rail
The nearest railway station is at Thalassery in the Kannur district and is located at a distance of about 80 kilometers from this place.

Roads
Reaching the sanctuary by roads is the easiest way as Wayanad, Kerala is well connected by a wide network of roads.

Things to do

Things to do in Kerala:

1. Ride a canoe: Drift along serene waterways in a country craft, enjoy the breeze, answer a cuckoo's call. Wave back at the cheerful village children on the banks. Invite some of them to top in for a ride.

2. Wear jasmine in your hair: Get yourself a string of jasmine - the natural ornament for your hair. You could even pluck them fresh from a garden and string them yourself.

3. Visit the local markets:
Small stalls with fresh vegetables, fruits, fish, chicken. High-pitched salesmen luring you with impossible bargains. Visit these bustling markets, or chandas.

4. Stay in a tree house:
Spend romantic nights in tree houses, washed in the sweet scent of forest flowers. Let the sounds of the forest fill your dreams.

5. Have a mud bath:
Go in for mud therapy and discover its healing properties at the Kavil Bhavan Yoga and Cultural Centre at Nileswaram.

Don't Miss in Kerala

Malabar : Theyyams in the Kannur Kavus. A taste of Kallumakaya and Mappila fish pathiri. Halwa from Sweet Meat Street.

Kochi : The gateway of Judaism, Christianity and Islam in India.Birthplace of Adi Sankaracharya. A walk in St Thomas' footsteps. Bell-metal ware. Bathing in waterfalls.

The Western Ghats : Treks through Sahya Hills. Wildlife viewing from boat. Tea tasting in India's only Tea Museum. Spice shopping at Kumily.

Kuttanad : Backwater Cruise. Kallu, Kappa and Karimeen at Karimpankala. Backwater island.

Travancore : Houseboat-makers village. Late-night Kathakali in Thiruvalla. Elephant Camp at Konni