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Guide. |
Kerala |
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Travel though the relaxed and laid back atmosphere of
the Kerala cities or indulge in some eco friendly tourism activities on a leisurely pace. |
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Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary |
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Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is a unique thorny scrub forest with xerophyte species. Chinnar is the habitat of the endangered Giant Grizzled Squirrel of India. Located in the rainshadow area of the Western Ghats, unlike other sanctuaries, Chinnar has only 48 rainy days in a year.  Declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1984, it is spread over an area of 90,422 sq. kms. The undulated terrain with rocky patches adds to the scenic splendour of the sanctuary. |
How To Get There |
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By Air Cochin International Airport is the
nearest airport, about 150 kms from Munnar. |
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By Rail Nearest railway station is at
Ernakulam. |
General Information |
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Location Idukki, Kerala |
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Main Attraction Giant Grizzled squirrel,
Elephants, Spotted Deer |
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Best Time One can visit the sanctuary
almost throughout the year except during the months of October and
November. Visiting time: 0700 -1800 hrs. |
Prime Attractions of Idukki |
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The
nature, absolutely untouched has led to the christening of this place as
'Virgin Munnar', in the tourism industry. Increasing fame and the growth
of visitors may soon account to deletion of this description.
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Kuthumkal Waterfalls The misty waterfall
provides a picturesque view of the water, cascading down from
scintillating heights. The sheer beauty of the place allures thousands
of visitors every year. |
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Observatory Hills This is a beautiful hill
located at Nedumkandam. It's a perfect location for people who are
interested in watching the heavenly bodies, as the sky here is free from
pollution. |
