Wildlifeof India
Wildlife in Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
Kerala
A drier, rain-shadow sanctuary at about 800 m on the Kerala and Tamil Nadu border, mostly dry deciduous forest with evergreen strips along the river. It was set up mainly to protect the grizzled giant squirrel. It makes a handy stop between Munnar and Valparai, where tufted grey langurs and bonnet macaques come to the road.
Highlights
- Grizzled giant squirrel, the reason the sanctuary exists
- Tufted grey langurs and bonnet macaques near the gate
- Easy stop on the Munnar to Valparai road
Top wildlife targets
Trip reports from here
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary?
- Top wildlife targets in Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary include Sri Lankan Giant Squirrel, Tufted Gray Langur, Bonnet Macaque, Asian Elephant, Leopard, Eurasian Wild Pig and Thick-tailed Pangolin. Highlights: Grizzled giant squirrel, the reason the sanctuary exists.
- Where is Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary?
- Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is in Kerala, India (about 10.3°, 77.2°).
- What are the highlights of Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary?
- Grizzled giant squirrel, the reason the sanctuary exists, Tufted grey langurs and bonnet macaques near the gate and Easy stop on the Munnar to Valparai road.
- Are there trip reports for Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary?
- Yes: South India and Tadoba in April and May 2017: 57 mammals, Lion-tailed Macaque, Nilgiri Tahr and tigers and The Western Ghats and Mumbai in 2011: Lion-tailed Macaque, Nilgiri Tahr and cave bats.