Explore-Kerala
God's Own Country
Kerala Photos
Kerala
- Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary
- Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Eravikulam National Park
- Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
- Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary
- Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
- Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
- Peechi Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary
- Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary
- Periyar Tiger Reserve
- Rajamala Wildlife Sanctuary
- Shendurni Wildlife Sanctuary
- Silent Valley National Park
- Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary
- Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
Kerala Links
Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary
Aralam sanctuary is the northern most wildlife sanctuary of Kerala, 55 sq.kms in area and located on the western slopes of the Western Ghats. The elevation varies from 50m to 1145m. The highest peak is Katti Betta, which is 1145m. high.
The sanctuary receives an annual rainfall of around 3000 mm. The best time to visit the place is October to June. The monsoons last from June to September. This beautiful sanctuary is situated near the Central State farm, which was established by the Government of India in the year 1971.
This farm is spread over a vast area of 3060 hectares and is one of the main production centers of crossbred coconut seeds in India.
The sanctuary houses a wide variety of flora and fauna. Among the evergreen plants, one can find species like Calophyllum, Cullenia, Elatum and Vellapine among others. Among the semi-evergreen variety, one can find trees like Cinnamomum, Hopea, Mallotus, Zeylanicum and Philippinensis. The
animal kingdom flourishes in animals like mouse deer, wild boars, elephants, Indian bison, leopards, jungle cats and various types of squirrels. Apart from the big animals, one can find many snakes and birds in this sanctuary.