Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
Chinnar wildlife sanctuary is amongst the most promising locations to enjoy nature in its full swing - the reason many visitors love to tour this park. This UNESCO World Heritage sanctuary sprawls around an area of 90 sq km. Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary nestles amidst the Western Ghats with a myriad of marvelous peaks boosting its beauty.
Moreover, this site is highly lush and rich in natural beauty, vegetation, and resources. This sanctuary is a habitat of a wide range of species of mammals, including Panthers, Spotted deer, Indian Elephants, Gaur, Tigers, Sambar Deer, Common langur, Bonnet Macaque, crocodile, Garra Mallya minnows, butterflies, Hanuman monkey, Nilgiri Tahr, and much more.
Additionally, the Chinnar and Pambar rivers flowing around it create an interesting scene in the wilderness. Further, this wildlife sanctuary is also home to many cascades like the Thoovanam Waterfall, lying on the Pambar River, which are excellent options for trekking and taking a dip. Also, you will discover 11 tribal settlements within the sanctuary, divided by temporary stone walls.
No doubt, this biodiversity hotspot attracts uncounted visitors with its bizarre topography and bounty of flora and fauna.
