Kalakkadu
and Mundanthurai Sancturies are situated in an extensive preserve as "tiger
project Reserve".
This Wild life Sanctuary is situated in an area of 233 Sq.km.
in Tirunelveli District, including the foothills of western Ghats and the adjoining
area.
The flora ranges from forests of tropical wet ever-green to tropical dry deciduous
and thorn forest at down hills. Lion tailed Macaque, Nilgiri tahr, Sambar, Sloth
bear, Gaur, Elephant, Tiger, Flying Squirrel, Panther, wild dog, Pangoline are
some of the wild life seen in the sanctuary.
Besides, a wide range of birds and reptiles could be seen. Trekking can be done with prior permission from the Forest (Wildlife) Department.
Kalakkadu National Park won't disappoint the bird lovers either. It provides asylum to birds like grey jungle fowl, large racket-tailed dronge, the shama, the magpie-robin, spotted babbler, small green barbet, green pigeons, little brown dove, malabar grey hornbill, bulbuls, mynahs, egrets, herons, jungle fowl, spur fowl, partridge, minivets, bee caters and quails.
Birds of prey include eagles, hawks, buzzards, harriers, falcons and king vulture. January to April is the period when thousands of birds from diverse countries of Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, USA and Australia migrate to this place.
It serves as a seasonal stopover for the feathery friends who return to their original abode with the seasonal transition.
Besides the flora and the fauna, Kalakkadu National Park is also home to a number of spectacular waterfalls. You would not like to give the amazing elephant rides a miss, for sure.
Exploring the slopes and the foothills on foot is one of the major recreational activities among the tourists.
The best way to watch the scenic beauty of the place unfurl before your eyes is to explore the place on a jeep Safari.
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