Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary

Being the northernmost wildlife reserve in the whole of Kerala and the only wildlife sanctuary in Kannur, the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is quite a big deal. Amidst these sky-touching trees and mesmerizing greenery, many exotic wildlife species have marked their territory.

Taking a safari through the thick verdure and venturing deeper into the forests, you will encounter many striking and remarkably extraordinary species of animals as well as birds that will leave you stumped and in awe of nature's wondrous creations.

There are nature camps organized at the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary that attempt to acquaint the people, especially students, with the wildlife and give them a chance to take a much-needed break from the city's blaring noise. The sanctuary also has a few trekking locations that have attracted the attention of many tourists for the past few years.

The landscape of the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is an interesting one that ranges between a depth of only 50 meters above sea level to an altitude of 1145 meters in the skies at Katti Betta, its highest peak. Dotted with towering trees and dense foliage, this sanctuary is adorned with a beautiful mix of diverse forestation- evergreen, semi-evergreen, and moist deciduous.

Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary Trek

Going on a safari around the sanctuary is a good way to explore the territory and give yourself the chance to spot some of the region's most magnificent and rare creatures. A great way to do this would be to spend the night at the Ambalapara Watch Tower and the Meenmutty Watch Tower.

Tourists and wildlife enthusiasts trek to these watchtowers and spend the night to increase their chances of spotting the native wildlife, especially the nocturnal animals like the big cats. You don't have to worry about any jungle risks because a minimum of five watcher guides accompany and protect every six tourists.

Going to the Meenmutty Watch Tower is an easier and shorter trek and also gives you a chance to visit the nearby Meenmutty Falls. Captivated by nature's purity, surrounded by its pristine beauty, and away from all the noise and distractions, spending a night at the watchtower and letting yourself go in the grasp of nature will undoubtedly be an enthralling adventure both for your mind and body.