Wayanad Wildlife

Distance: 17 km from Sulthan Bathery

Established in 1973, the Sanctuary is contiguous to the protected area network of Nagarhole and Bandipur of Karnataka on the northeast and Mudumalai of Tamil Nadu on the southeast. Rich in bio-diversity, the sanctuary is an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The management lays emphasis on scientific conservation with due consideration for the general lifestyle of the tribals and others who live in and around the forest region.

Permitting authority: Wildlife Warden, Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, Sulthan Bathery Ph: 04936-220454.