KALAKKASU WILD LIFE SANCTUARY
Kalakkadu and Mundanthurai Sanctuaries 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 forests of tropical wet ever-green to tropical dry deciduous and thorn forest at down hills. Lion tailed Macaque, Nilgiri Langur, Bonnet Macaque and Common Langur, 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.
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