Shenduruny Wildlife Sanctuary
Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary in Kollam is a beautiful natural haven located in Southern Kerala. It was established in 1984 and covers a total area of 171 sq. km. It is the only wildlife sanctuary in the district and is renowned for its biodiversity and beauty.
The sanctuary is full of many picturesque vantage points. It has a host of trekking trails that take one on a wonderful journey through these evergreen forests. Irrigation in Kollam and Pathanamthitta districts is taken care of by the Parappar Dam which was built across the Shendurney River.
One comes across a rare tree species called Chenkurunji (Glutatravancorica) while travelling the forest. A safari here introduces one to hosts of wild herds including deer, monkeys, and bison. It is a gorgeous place to just relax and enjoy a nice picnic.
Trekking Trails of Shendurney - Thenmala
The wild forest of Shendurney offers an opportunity for eco-tourists to explore the unique beauty of the wilderness of Shendurney Forests along two types of trekking programs– Soft trekking and Hard trekking. Some of the popular hard trekking are Sky Walk, Reservoir Walk, and Wet ‘N’ Wild trial.
