Located in Virudhunagar District, 45 Kms. off
Virudhunagar Town, this sanctuary has a composition of dry deciduous forests,
moist mixed deciduous forests and grass lands.
Grizzled
Giant Squirrels are aplenty. Other interesting species are flying squirrel,
Tree Shrew, Elephant, Lion- tailed Macaque, Nilgiri Tahar, Mouse Deer, Barking
Deer, and many a species of birds. This sanctuary can be visited all through
the year.
There are varieties squirrels like Grizzled Giant Squirrel, flying squirrel, and many others. The sanctuary also has tree shrews, elephants, mouse deer, Nilgiri Tahar, barking deer and species of birds and lion tail macaque. In the winter months the tree-tops and pools remain populated with colorful migratory birds. Animals in their natural habitat please the visitors.
This sanctuary is ideal for nature walks and bird watching in the morning when tourists can spot different kinds of birds in there homes. Herds of elephants can be also to be found in the nearby pools.
Local tour packages offer various jungle safaris and nature walks that allow the tourists to enjoy the serene ambience of the jungle. The jungle records an annual rainfall of 849 mm. The nearest airport is Madurai Airport and the closest rail head is Villiputhur, which is 15 kms away from wildlife sanctuary. Tourists can avail the road route as jeeps and rented cars are the best options to reach the sanctuaries.
Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel Wild Life Sanctuary is located in Virudhunagar District, a mere 45 km from Virudhunagar Town. The reserve is conveniently sited 15 km away from Srivilliputhur Railway station and 100 km away from Madurai airport. The forest officials also take care of all tourists' requirements and provide them with comfortable and affordable accommodation either at the Forest Rest House at Mudungiar, Pudupatti, Mudaliaroothu or at the PWD Rest House at Srivilliputhur and also provides transportation.
Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary is one of a kind and is flooded with myriad of tourists all throughout the year who gather to watch the furry bodied, cute rodents scurrying about busily stocking their larder with nuts
The sanctuary's vegetation comprises of a mixture of dry deciduous forests, moist mixed deciduous forests and grasslands. It is mainly inhabited by Grizzled Giant Squirrels. Flying Squirrel, Tree Shrew, Elephant, Lion-tailed Macaque, Nilgiri Tahr, Mouse Deer, Barking Deer and many a species of birds also seek refuge in the green enclosure of the Srivilliputhur sanctuary.
For the tourists there are forest rest houses that allow them to enjoy the night life of the forest area. It is better to make bookings to avoid any hazards.
Other Important Details
» Annual Rainfall : 849 mm
» Nearest Air Port : Madurai 100 Kms
» Nearest Railway Station : Sri - villiputhur - 15 Kms
» Accommodation : Forest Rest House at Mudungiar, Pudupatti,
Mudaliaroothu, & PWD rest House, at Srivilliputhur.
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