There is nothing to differentiate this sanctuary from that of Kalakkadu, except the absence of Elephant and the Gaur. Situated in the Tirunelveli district, This 567 sq km sanctuary boasts of dry deciduous to tropical wet evergreen forests patches of pure reeds.
Animal wealth includes Tiger, Bonnet macaque, Langurs, Slenders Loris, Sloth Bear, Sambhar, Chital and wild dog. Excellent for various species of avi-fauna and verities of reptiles and insects. Trekking with prior permission from the Forest (Wildlife) Department, along trekking trails can be undertaken.



General Information

Best time to visit :
October to January

Accommodation :
Forest Rest House at Mundanthurai.
PWD Rest House at Amba-samudram.
EB Rest House at PapanasamCamp.

How to get there :
Rail-Ambasamudram (6 km)
Air-Madurai (200 km)