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Mundanthurai is contiguous with the forests of Kalakkadu, but Elephant
and Gaur are not normally found here. The sanctuary has vegetation
ranging from dry deciduous to tropical wet evergreen forests with
patches of pure reeds. Fauna includes Tiger, Bonnet macaque, Langurs,
Slender Loris, Sloth Bear, Sambar deer, Chital, Tahrs and Wild-dog.
Excellent for viewing various species of avifauna and many varieties
of reptiles and insects.
Bird Sanctuaries Nearby
Kunthakulam,
Ariyakulam & Arippa Bird
Sanctuaries
 Kunthakulam is
situated 33 Km south of Tirunelveli in Nanguneri Taluk. It is a small,
scenic village in a region of natural forest and ponds. From January
to April every year, thousands of migratory birds flock here.
Ariyakulam is yet another bird
sanctuary, 13 Kms away to the East of Tirunelveli which has large bid
populations.
Getting There
From
Shenkottah, you can reach Kalakkad either through the famous temple
town of Thenkasi, or through Kuttalam, the local spa. To go through
Thenkasi, take NH 208 and turn off the highway in Thenkasi town,
taking the road to Ambasamudram.
Bird List:
Click here for bird list
Trip reports:
Click here for trip
reports
Regional Operator partners
Information given here has been solely contributed by our
operator-partners Kalypso Adventures, who operate all the tours in this region.
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