About Shendurni Wildlife Sanctuary   Elephant

Shendurni Wildlife Sanctuary located 70 kms from Kollam, on the Kollam-Shencotta Road, is a green valley of splendid forests, situated on the banks of the Shendurny River. Steep and rugged peaks surround the sanctuary, which is dotted by several breathtaking ravines. On the northern side of the sanctuary is Palaruvi, a beautiful picnic spot. In the tropical evergreen and mixed deciduous forests here are found a variety of animals.



 
Flora and Fauna in Shendurni Wildlife Sanctuary    

The park is rich in flora and fauna and is a haven to a variety of animals such as Elephants, Gaurs, Barking Deers, Cobra, Viper, Python and the Indian Porcupine.

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Major Wildlife Attractions - Shendurni Wildlife Sanctuary  

Macaca Radiata, the bonnet macaque, the lion-tailed macaque, the Nilgiri langur, squirrels, the Indian giant squirrel, three striped palm squirrel, the gaur or Indian bison, the sambar deer, the muntjack or barking deer, the Indian chevrotain or mouse deer, wild boar and the Indian elephant are found in this sanctuary.

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Best Time to Visit - Shendurni Wildlife Sanctuary    

The best time to visit the Senctuary is from November to April.

How to Get there

Air: Nearest Air Port is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport 140 kms away.

Rail: Nearest Railway staiion is Kollam 70 Kms away.

Road:
The sanctuary is well connected to Kollam and Kerala by a wide network of roads.

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Location: Kerla, India
Nearest Access: Kollam (70 Kms)
Main Wildlife Found: Masheer Fish, Crocodiles, Elephant, Leopards
Coverage Area: 115-sq-kms
   
     
     
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