Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary in Wayanad attracts thousands of tourists round the year with its lush green forest that promises endearing views and experiences hard to forget for years. The second largest wildlife sanctuary in Kerala, Muthanga consists of tropical moist dry deciduous, evergreen forests, bamboo thickets and plantations, and is home to many varieties of birds and animals. The Sanctuary has a large population of pachyderms and has been declared a Project Elephant site.
Elephants roam freely here and tigers are sighted occasionally as well. Various species of deer, monkeys and birds also live here. A drive along the road to Muthanga and further offers chances to watch these roaming animals. Best season to visit: December to May
JUNGLE SAFARIS
The Jeep Safari
The highlighted ecotourism programme of Wayanad is the two-hour jeep safari conducted by the forest department in the tourist zone of the jungle. With the help of an expert guide and a driver, you can take on the wild. You would not know how time flies as the jeep bumps along the forest trail, revealing stunning spectacles every now and then. Herds of elephants and gaurs are a usual sight in the trail, while the sight of big cats comes as a bonanza. Jeep safaris are conducted in the morning and evening when animal activity in the tourism zone is relatively high.
You need to hire jeeps from the entrance for the safari.
Timing: 07.00 AM to 10.00 Am (40 Jeeps are allowed) | 03.00 PM to 05.00 PM (20 Jeeps are allowed)
Cost of the package
Rs. 110/- for Indians Adults
Rs. 40 /- for children
Rs. 40/- for students
Rs. 300/- for foreigners
Jeep Charge Extra
JUNGLE CAMPS
Serambi
The inspection bungalow or the Forest Wood House at Muthanga provides accommodation for tourists visiting here. Eco hut known as Serambi, which means verandah in Malayalam, is a two-storeyed building with one large room upstairs and one small room below, each with a spacious verandah. Accommodation is available for maximum of 4 persons.
The forest department also runs a dormitory with 188 beds at Muthanga.
Cost of the package
Rs. 1500/- for Serambi
Rs. 30/- for a bed in dormitory
Contact
Wildlife Warden
Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary
Sulthan Bathery
Pin: 673592
Ph: +91 85476 03561 | +91 4936 271015 (Muthanga) | +91 4935 250853 (Tholpetty)
Website: www.wayanadsanctuary.org, ww-wynd.for@kerala.gov.in
Getting there
By Road: Sulthan Bathery is the nearest town and is about 97 kms from Kozhikode town.
By Rail: 97 km from Kozhikode Railway Station
By Air: 120 Kms from Calicut International Airport
DISCLAIMER : Since the availability of Eco Tourism Packages are subject to change based on climate and other conditions, please make sure you confirm its availability beforehand. We will not be held responsible for any inconveniences caused owing to the unavailability of any specific package.
