Location
: About 60 km from Munnar,Idukki district.
A
unique thorny scrub forest with
xerophyte species, Chinnar is the habitat
for the endangered Giant Grizzled
Squirrel of India. The last world count
of these squirrels was less than 200.
Located in the rain shadow area of
the Western Ghats, unlike other sanctuaries
in Kerala, Chinnar gets only
48 days of rain every year. Rich in wildlife, the
mixed deciduous forests
here are ideal for trekking.
An extensive
Sandalwood forest nearby is an added attraction.
This is also an ideal
place to watch herds of Bisons amble past. Dry deciduous
forests, high
sholas and wet grasslands add to the diversity of the sanctuary.
As one
travels from Karimuthi to Chinnar, Elephants, Spotted Deer,
Sambar,
Hanuman monkey and even Peacocks can be spotted on either sides
of the road.
Getting there
:
Nearest railway station : Ernakulam about 130 km
from Munnar.
Nearest airport : Cochin International
Airport, about 150 km from Munnar.
Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala
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