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Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary

Tourist attraction Hiking area Nature preserve Wildlife refuge Wildlife park

One of the Best Places To Visits in Devikulam


Address

8644+PC6, Munnar - Udumalpet Rd, Munnar, Kerala 685612, India

Website

www.chinnar.in

Contact

+91 85476 03199

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (3.9K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 8 am to 2 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 2 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 2 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 2 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 2 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 2 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 2 pm

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  • 5/5 Sandeep B. 2 years ago on Google
    This was the first time we traveled this route. Luckily the weather is very favorable. Deer, peacocks and monkeys could be seen. The road was narrow but it's in very good condition so the journey was comfortable. The journey through the forest is always mind-blowing . You have to take relevant documents and pass for hustle free travelling. And please cross the border before 6 pm
    16 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 midhunraj_kv 2 years ago on Google
    Chinnar wildlife sanctuary located at Devikulam taluk, Idukki.One of the best wildlife sanctuary in Kerala with wide ranges of flora and fauna.Before entering to this area there will be a check post where u must give your detail’s and no entry fees at all.Drive very carefully while traveling to this area and try to avoid using car horns while driving which will disturb the animals.You can witness animal spotting this area for sure. Thoovanam waterfalls lie deep inside the sanctuary which is one of the main tourist attraction.
    15 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Into the W. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice . There is four checkpost. You can see wild animals like elephant , bear, basion. Dear etc. Drive carefully. Avoid night drives with family because night time usually there s not much traffic so it’s risky to travel alone with family
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 feroz m s. 10 months ago on Google • 420 reviews
    The ride through narrow road along this forest is exciting. One can site wild animals, esp., elephants on the way. The long queue to enter vehicle details in the check post is worst experience. Seasoned commuters sent one person to enter details and overtake the queue.

  • 5/5 Travel Notes by P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great experience for the wildlife enthusiastic persons. Have a chance to see many wild animals and birds. Many stay options are available here. Need to book online. Loghouse and dormitory are available. Best forest trekking experience. Chinnar wildlife is very famous for Grizzled giant squirrel and White Gaur. Must try to visit watchtower. Biggest watchtower. We can see the very largest area of the Chinnar sanctuary and spot the wild animals.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ஜெயராமன் �. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent guided trekking inside the forest. Went till Paambar and Chinnar meet and then walked bank on the bank of Chinnar river. Staff was very kind and informative. Would recommend for family and friends. They do this trekking service from 7 am till 5 pm. You can walk in and book.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Raghavendran R. 11 months ago on Google • 245 reviews
    Chinnar wildlife sanctuary is nice place and home for many endangered species. On way to munnar, this place has may watch towers and view wildlife. One has to be careful while driving through this place. Make sure to carry required water and food. Summer is very difficult in this place. Forest department must create some water ponds inside the forest.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jishnu K N. 11 months ago on Google • 171 reviews
    It was a daring ride through the dense forest. The road towards the Destination is very narrow and so the speed limit. It is advised to take this route during day time so that u can enjoy the view of Anamalai forest , and if your lucky you can watch birds, animals etc in this route. DONT TAKE THIS ROUTE during night as it's very risky to drive. And there are chances of sudden fog hindering the visibility to the road.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nilesh S. 4 months ago on Google • 66 reviews
    Munnar is a place to definitely visit once a lifetime atleast. Very scenic , beautiful mountains, waterfalls, mesmerizing tea plantations, breathtaking views.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Asif S. 3 years ago on Google
    Reached there by morning 11 am.Half an hour travel from karimutty waterfalls,but the way is full of sharp turns so keep a watch out.The area is basically in the Kerala tamil nadu border and it's only 55 kms from palani.Regarding the place,they have a small restaurant with the basic amenities.The people there told us about the trekking options through the forest and riverside.The cost was 250/- per head for an hour and 300/- per head for 3 hours.Opted for the one hour option since we were in a hurry.Two people assisted us and imparted knowledge regarding the place,how different type of animals are observed,how the tribal people are living on the other side etc.The watch tower view is mesmerizing and the climb is something to look forward to.The walk on the riverside is known for a soothing effect.They are also providing stay at tent options amounting to 3500/- for two people including food and 1000/- for extra heads.Do ask for any kind of assistance as most of the people working there are localites and know their way around almost anything
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Movie Travel Info - MTI W. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow !!! No words to explain about this sanctuary. Various trekking activities available under the forest department. You can contact near the Chinnar check post or Alampetty counter to do the trekking activities. Trek to the jungle stay there for a day or two. Nature lovers, animal and bird watching people will definitely freak out at this place. Recommend for only people physically fit. Be cautious of wild animals while driving on the road and doing trekking
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ADHWAYTH M. 7 months ago on Google • 65 reviews
    My trip through Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary was absolutely fantastic. Witnessing a herd of elephants in their natural habitat was a rare and remarkable sight. The trekking adventure provided an immersive experience that added to the overall charm of the visit. I highly recommend this sanctuary as a must-visit for anyone looking to create lasting memories while journeying through the jungle.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bimal R. 4 months ago on Google • 33 reviews
    Beautiful place to drive through. We were lucky enough to see some wild elephants as well, that too very close to the road. The roads are excellent but narrow. Will surely enjoy the drive through this place.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mithun K. 3 years ago on Google
    Chinnar wild life Sanctuary,Under dept of Kerala Forest offers us some beautiful accomodation spots(Log houses, Mud Houses & Tree house) inside the forest.Chinnar wild life is 55kms away from Munnar Town.... The trail from check in point to the log house is like the sunless sky covered the woods over the treetops which created a canopy over our head.The gentle breeze,rustling sound of leaves,harmonic flowing sound of river was just mind blowing.we were like ,into a new habitat..new world..where calmness,serneity ,fresh air all around... I have also visited chinnar on Nov 14th 2020 and took 6hrs trek with my friends..They have increased the trek rates n rate of accommodation..The guides (ESHWARAN) was very informative n helpful..They have spotednus so many varieties of Birds ,Plants ,Animals and we are lucky enough to spot the Crocodile in PAMBAAR river.. Really awesome experience we had there inside the forest for long 6hrs..
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 reema p p. 2 years ago on Google
    It was a daring ride through the dense forest. The road towards the Destination is very narrow and so the speed limit. It is advised to take this route during day time so that u can enjoy the view of Anamalai forest , and if your lucky you can watch birds, animals etc in this route. DONT TAKE THIS ROUTE during night as it's very risky to drive. And there are chances of sudden fog hindering the visibility to the road.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bharathi D. 1 year ago on Google
    The Chinnar and Pambar rivers are the major perennial water resources in the sanctuary. The Chinnar originates near Kumarikal Malai, follows the interstate boundary along the northwest edge of the sanctuary for 18 km and becomes the Amaravati River in Tamil Nadu. The Pambar River originates in the Anaimudi Hills and is joined by seasonal rivulets and a few perennial streams originating from sholas in the upper reaches. It traverses the Turner’s Valley in Eravikulam National Park and flows down into the sanctuary through the Taliar Valley between Kanthalloor and Marayoor villages and eastwards through the sanctuary. It joins the Chinnar River at Koottar. The Thoovanam water falls lie deep within the sanctuary on the Pambar River. This cascade is a major tourist attraction. The Chinnar, Pambar, Kabani and Bhavani are the only rivers of the 44 in Kerala that flow eastwards
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mαнαlιηgαм G. 1 year ago on Google
    Best adventure road. Very small road. But traffic in weekends. Riders will enjoy the road. But very careful. Sometimes elephants will cross the road...
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Utkarsh G. 5 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Went there in December for trekking. There were 2 treks available - waterfall trek and cultural trek. Took the cultural trek (it's actually better than waterfall) but still there not much 'culture' to see. Mostly the trek is through the deep jungle and 2 archeological sites are on the way that are not much impressive. Also the trek is somewhat mediocre level and might please those who have never experienced a trek before (like us :)) But still enjoyed the 3 viewpoints where we took some photos and rest during our 2hr trek. On the way you might encounter some wildlife if luck favours, usually it would be monkeys and elephants. You are allowed to take water and food with you but be careful not to litter. Over the place is there to give you an experience but I may not recommend to put it on your 'must do' list.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Asif M. 5 months ago on Google • 111 reviews
    Perfect place to relax and enjoy. The climate is simply awesome. Keep jackets and mufflers as the climate can drop off at any time during rain and winter.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J&S Travel Tech by john Ninan T. 3 years ago on Google
    Super wildlife experience everyone must come and enjoy
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Abin G. 3 years ago on Google
    Visitors can enjoy a great drive through the forest and able to see different animals including elephants if they are lucky. Beautiful scenarios on the way. The forest department provides trekking of one to six hours with guides. Journey through forest during night is unsafe and hence it is not allowed after 7pm. No mobile networks available.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dileep p. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice place too for trekking
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thanzeena Z H. 3 years ago on Google
    ♥ Spotted Deer, Sambar, Hanuman Langur and peacocks can be spotted alongside the road. ♥ It's home to the Great Grizzled Squirrel of India, which are among the most endangered species on the planet. ♥ An ideal spot for trekking. ♥ The beautiful Sandalwood forest nearby is a must visit. ♥ Herds of Gaur and Elephants can be seen strolling around casually in this area. 🦜 Birdwatchers paradise, 📸 → Visited during the Covid time, Munnar is open for tourists. As per the locals, its said that no Covid cases has been reported there, and they believe that its because of the pure air that the pandemic has not affected them. → Visitors who want to enter TamilNadu, need to register at Tamilnadu check post through e-register, which is instant. → Visitors to Kerala need E-Pass, which you need to register from the Jagrata Portal website, (better to use this website in lap/pc as its difficult to register using mobile, very poor UX), need ID Proofs as well, upto 5 person can be registered under 1 ID.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 DR VINEET N. 3 years ago on Google
    Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary nestles amidst the Western Ghats with a myriad of marvelous peaks boosting its beauty. This UNESCO World Heritage 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 mullya minnows, butterflies, Hanuman monkey, Nilgiri Tahr and much more. The Chinnar and Pambar rivers flowing around it create an interesting scene in the wilderness. You will discover 11 tribal settlements within the sanctuary, divided by temporary stone walls.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arun D. 3 years ago on Google
    Nothing to do if you are travelling with Family having kids, there is a 30 minutes hiking/forest walk with the help of expert guides. 4 hours drive from Munnar. you can witness picturesque view of tea plantation, the waterfall and sandalwood tree plantation on the way.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A P. 2 years ago on Google
    Being one of twelve wildlife sanctuaries among the protected areas of Kerala, the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary forms an integral part of the 1,187 km sq. block of protected forests straddling the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border, in the region of the Annamalai Hills. The Sanctuary is under consideration by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for selection as a World Heritage Site.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 am__green 3 years ago on Google
    Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary - Must see destination in Kerala Visited Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary few years back with group for a 2 days trekking program. We had a tribal guide during our trekking and he showed us the interior part of the sanctuary including tribal settlements, landscape etc. There is a watch tower inside the sanctuary and where you can spot wildlife. .
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 TRA-LOVER 2 years ago on Google
    Rain shadow forest in Kerala, Chinnar provides memorable experiences for tra-lovers. +Ves 1) Superb trekking experience. 2) Memorable walking on the bank of river Chinnar. 3) Somany log houses in the forest for stay. You can book from Munnar wildlife division website) 4) Drive through Chinnar forest is awesome. 5) Tra-lovers can trek to Thoovanam waterfall, can stay there in a log house. 6) The sanctuary is famous for rare animals like Star tortoise, Grizzled Giant squirrel. 6) You can watch ancient stone painting from Alampetty. -Ves No phone signals( it's may be good 😀)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gireesh 6. 2 years ago on Google
    Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary in Idukki district is home to the Great Grizzled Squirrel of India. Numbering less than 200, they are among the most endangered species on the planet. The unique location of the sanctuary in the Western Ghats has ensured it gets less than 2 months of rainfall annually. The wildlife along with the deciduous trees makes it an ideal spot for trekking aficionados.  The beautiful sandalwood forest nearby is highly recommended for a visit. One can view herds of gaur and elephants strolling around casually in this area.  Dry deciduous forests, high ranges and some grassland add to the diversity of the sanctuary. While making the journey from Karimuthi to Chinnar, spotted deer, sambar, hanuman langur and peacocks can be spotted alongside the road.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anith Explore H. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful Trekking experience to Thoovanam Water Falls in Chinnar Wildlife sanctuary. Moderate Trek for 4 kms... Swimming in the River was Refreshing and Rejuvenating...
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Roshan P. 1 year ago on Google
    You can travel through the middle of forest with a lot of wild animals. But unfortunately I couldn't able to see any other animals except monkey 🐵. I think we have to select evening time to travel through this place to see the animals. But I it was an amazing experience to travel through the deep forest. The road is good even though the width is shorter
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rajith J. 4 years ago on Google
    The best riding experience that i had. The first time that I had taken a bike ride through the hills or the forest. Can't explain the excitement and thrill that we had. If you are lucky you can have sighting of wild elephants, deer, etc. Though we were so as we spotted a deer right across the road on our return where it was late around 7.00 pm. It was so big that it looked like a horse and it fled the next moment it sensed us. The roads are also good with reflectors along side the driveway.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jerrin Mathew P. 4 years ago on Google
    Worth walking to this place. Beautiful river with picturesque locations and the guides are well trained to lead a group to some natural happiness. Even though the place looks adventurous, we may not encounter much wild animals but the signals might frighten us which is thrilling. Youth especially would love to walk those trails with much enthusiasm. All the best.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abhishek H. 4 years ago on Google
    A scary jungle to ride through it to reach Munnar tea estates. Lovely and breathtaking. Pure jungle no shop no help in case of any breakdown. Lots of monekys on roads.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joslin C. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place good people more comfortable trekking u can enjoy the nature beauty
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Prajoth_ k. 3 years ago on Google
    Chinnar wildlife sanctuary
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Farhan f. 3 years ago on Google
    CWS is located between latitude 10º15' - 10º21' N and longitude 77º5' - 77º16' E. [5] The Munnar – Udumalpet road SH 17 passes through the sanctuary for 16 km and divides it into nearly equal portions. Average annual rainfall is only 500 mm, spread over about 48 days, because it is in the rain shadow region of the southern Western Ghats.[3] The altitude ranges from 400 meters (1,300 ft) at east end of the Chinnar River to 2,522 meters (8,274 ft) at Kumarikkal Mala peak. Other major peaks in the sanctuary are Nandala Malai 2,372 meters (7,782 ft), Kottakombu malai (2,144 meters (7,034 ft)), Vellaikal malai (1,863 meters (6,112 ft)) and Viriyoottu malai 1,845 meters (6,053 ft). In contrast, Anamudi peak 2,695 metres (8,842 ft), located 23 kilometers (14 mi) away in the adjacent Eravikulam National Park, is the highest peak in South India. The Chinnar and Pambar rivers are the major perennial water resources in the sanctuary. The Chinnar originates near Kumarikal Malai, follows the interstate boundary along the northwest edge of the sanctuary for 18 km and becomes the Amaravati River in Tamil Nadu. The Pambar River originates in the Anaimudi Hills and is joined by seasonal rivulets and a few perennial streams originating from sholas in the upper reaches. It traverses the Turner’s Valley in Eravikulam National Park and flows down into the sanctuary through the Taliar Valley between Kanthalloor and Marayoor villages and eastwards through the sanctuary. It joins the Chinnar River at Koottar. The Thoovanam water falls lie deep within the sanctuary on the Pambar River. This cascade is a major tourist attraction. The Chinnar, Pambar, Kabani and Bhavani are the only rivers of the 44 in Kerala that flow eastwards. the whole thing is exploring
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Andrew S. 2 years ago on Google
    Good for travellers who loves to travel. No chance to enter into the sanctuary. If you ready to travel off road you can visit two good waterfall which are extremely beautiful
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 midhun g m. 2 years ago on Google
    Stay at the log house is a different level experience as you'll be staying inside the wildlife sanctuary. Food cooked was delicious and the guides accompanied were helpful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mr J. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place with lots of elephants 🐘 and monkeys 🐒 .it will be a visual treat to watch
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 niKk G. 2 years ago on Google
    Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Idukki district of Kerala, South India. This wildlife sanctuary is in the consideration by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for the selection as a World Heritage Site. This wildlife sanctuary shares its border with the Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu and is a rainforest. It is also the rehabilitation place for the endangered species called Indian Star Tortoise. It is also home to a wide variety of bird species. These are the animals you can see when you visit this sanctuary. Elephant, Indian Guar or Indian Bison, Grizzled Giant Squirrel, Sambar Deer, Common Langur, Gray Langur, Bonnet Macaque, Spotted Deer etc. The Chinnar and Pambar rivers are the major perennial water resources in the sanctuary.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Badusha Noor S. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a Wonderful experience in my life with lots of love and happiness being there in the forest No words to describe the experience which I had got from there Everyone should visit the place for sure
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JAYAPRAKASH K. 1 year ago on Google
    I am went this way to Munnar with my family. Nice experience in this place but fear in my mind because both sides of the road was forest. Even we can saw some variety birds and animals. The government also informed there is some information boards take care, This place is including tiger, elephant, and etc.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Neha B. 1 year ago on Google
    It was one of the best experience of my life !! It was a hustle free travelling because of that buttery smooth roads :-) There's a lot to experience in the whole sanctuary but one of the best place to hike in Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is Thoovanam Waterfall that was mind blowing 😍It may be hidden away in the lush forests of the Chinnar Wildlife sanctuary, but the Thoovanam Waterfall makes its presence known with a rumble and a roar long before you get a glimpse of it. apart from that there is 4 check post . You can hire a guide for guided trek so that you can enjoy every bit of your trek !! We can see wild animals like elephant ,deer , bear, basion and absolutely stunning peacock as well 😍 I would like to advise that one shouldn't stay there after 6 pm try to leave that place before 5 pm for safety reasons ! Overall it's an amazing place!!! You should take that experience!! (Best season to visit : rainy season)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 DiscoverTheWorld 11 months ago on Google
    Best time to visit is early in the morning where you can see lots of animals coming and moving around. We had good time
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Too Xing J. 1 year ago on Google
    There was an absolute lack of information online on how to arrange or book a trek in the area. When we called the checkpost up, the border guard simply told us to turn up at 8am and a guide would arrive. This was a huge ask as we were staying 2.5 hrs away in Munnar but we rolled the dice after being swayed by the pretty pictures we saw online. Woke up at 4am, got picked up at 5am, and reached the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary Kerala checkpost at 7+am. The guards waiting there told us that the trekking guides would come around 8 to 830. We sat at the checkpost and proceeded to eat our breakfast while fending off the very aggressive macaques (saw a big male actually break into a car that had stopped at the checkpost to make off with an apple. The occupants inside the car ran out screaming). 830 came and went. Enquired with the border guards again. They assured us the guides would come. We asked if they had a number to call, they said the guides were from the tribal areas and beyond the reach of cell reception. At about 8.55am, the guides finally turn up, decked in camo uniform with CWS badges. We were taken into the ecotourism centre, where we paid 700 rupees each for a 3 hour trek (foreigner rate). We were issued a receipt. Our guide then took us back to the checkpost and registered our trek with the border guards. We then proceeded off into the bush with our guide who took us on a 3 hour hike that included a climb up a watchtower. During our trek, we saw elephants and gaur from a distance (and lots of their dung up close). The sounds they made could be heard across the valley. Our local guide had eyes that were preternaturally sharp and pointed out the wildlife to us that we would have otherwise missed. Overall, the experience was great and I greatly enjoyed myself. The only downside was the scorching hot weather so please bring lots of sunblock, a wide brim hat, or even an umbrella. This was on 20 Feb 2023. Anyway, for those looking to come here, my advice would be to reach the Chinnar Kerala checkpost at about 9 or 930am, when the ecotourism office should be open. Sign up with a local guide and you'll be on your way. (Other online reviews of the checkpost talk about being robbed by the border guards, which honestly sounds quite scary. When we were there in the morning, the guards were entirely professional and polite, if somewhat punctilious about insisting that we do not wander around and stay put while waiting for the guides to turn up).
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  • 5/5 manish s. 7 months ago on Google
    It's awesome experience while drive your car here with sharp turn best views of jungle.. Rocks.. Tea garden.. Live water flow
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  • 5/5 PADMAJAN S. 3 years ago on Google
    It's a Paradise we can spot animals and the trucking is awesome

  • 3/5 Nikhil H. 4 years ago on Google
    Looking for a drive along a serene and peaceful forest? Take the road to Udumalpet from Munnar through the Chinnar Wild Reserve. We weren't lucky to spot any wildlife though. The road is in good shape except a few areas.

  • 5/5 Tom C J. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful wildlife sanctuary... never missed up

  • 5/5 Sudhish K. 3 years ago on Google
    Lucky that we could see many peacocks and peahens, also some rare birds

  • 4/5 Sharan A. 3 years ago on Google
    there is available many types of birds and can enjoy location.

  • 5/5 gopakumar g. 4 years ago on Google
    Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is located 18 km north of Marayoor. Good place to visit especially in monsoon season.Near the Tamil Nadu and Kerala border you will be able to large group of monkeys of different species. The forest officials are dependable and friendly.Great place to take your kids to connect with nature.

  • 5/5 SalangaiRchandrasekaran p. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 5/5 vichu v. 3 years ago on Google
    New experience

  • 5/5 Abhijith B. 3 years ago on Google
    Nature beauty

  • 4/5 Veeresh K. 3 years ago on Google
    The road from Munnar town to Chinnar is Excellent & Thrilling..we will travel in full of forest..

  • 4/5 Then - Now - F. 3 years ago on Google
    Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is located 18 km north of Marayoor on State Highway 17 in the Marayoor and Kanthalloor panchayats of Devikulam taluk in the Idukki district of Kerala state in South India. It is one of twelve wildlife sanctuaries among the protected areas of Kerala

  • 5/5 Ranju V. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place

  • 5/5 Samar 3 years ago on Google
    Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is located 18 km north of Marayoor on SH 17 in the Marayoor and Kanthalloor panchayats of Devikulam taluk in the Idukki district of Kerala state in South India. It is one of twelve wildlife sanctuaries among the protected areas of Kerala. It has earned the name for only rehabilitation centre for Indian star tortoise in India. It is under the jurisdiction of and contiguous with Eravikulam National Park to the south. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary is to the north and Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary is to the east. It forms an integral part of the 1,187 km block of protected forests straddling the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border in the Anaimalai Hills. The Western Ghats, Anamalai Sub-Cluster, including all of Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, is under consideration by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for selection as a World Heritage Site.

  • 5/5 Shanmugapriya N. 3 years ago on Google
    Hindu temple

  • 3/5 Yogeswaran M. 3 years ago on Google
    Kerla police not allowed in to the state. Even though the ministry of health department insisted state to state transport are allowed. Checkpost of Karumutti near marayoor. The police officers there treated like terrorist and not allowed inside the state.

  • 5/5 Fasna M. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved there very very much!

  • 5/5 Rajesh d. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place to travel

  • 5/5 Akash B. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the most beautiful sanctuaries in India

  • 5/5 Jinu R. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool place

  • 5/5 Sibi P. 3 years ago on Google
    A natural habitat for wild animals and birds

  • 4/5 san23 s. 4 years ago on Google
    The most restricted place to get inside because it is in the border of kerla and tamilnadu. Need to get proper permission.

  • 5/5 Mathew J. 4 years ago on Google
    Hoooo it's too good

  • 5/5 De v. 4 years ago on Google
    A better place to trek....

  • 5/5 Prashant K. 4 years ago on Google
    Liked it. Good staff. Appropriate service provided.

  • 5/5 Adarsh A. 4 years ago on Google
    Good one

  • 4/5 Craziest T. 4 years ago on Google
    i visited but couldn’t explore.. because that day not a working day.. so please mention it, which day has..

  • 3/5 L J. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice view from watch tower. trekking and dormitory facilities are available near the Kerala forest office at the Kerala - Tamil Nadu border at chinnar

  • 5/5 Troy Aquascapeing K. 4 years ago on Google
    Wow damn I love the natures green landscape.

  • 5/5 Md A. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful place

  • 5/5 Sreelal V. 4 years ago on Google
    Good staff

  • 5/5 Sarath K. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place for trekking and for having a glance of rare birds

  • 5/5 ABDUL K. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 4/5 Farook தீதும் �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There is a turtle statue here (Original) இங்கே ஆமை சிலை இருக்கிறது அதான்

  • 3/5 Vijay c. 4 years ago on Google
    With kids we can spend here for 15 mints. Not much to explore here. We can use this spot to click few photos.

  • 5/5 sujith n. 4 years ago on Google
    Super

  • 4/5 Sreejith P. 3 years ago on Google
    It is a nice place to visit. Except two wheelers all other types of vehicles can cross the border at anytime... In my experience early morning is the best time to cross the forest when there's lots of chances to see animals...

  • 5/5 RAVI P. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice place, but visit this place as early as possible. It opens at 6am

  • 1/5 Shinu B. 3 years ago on Google
    Total waste. There's absolutely nothing to see here at least near the roads I dint find anything. Just people travelling to and fro between Kerala and Tamilnadu.

  • 5/5 Johny P. 3 years ago on Google
    A must go road trip. If you drive in the morning or evening, you can see lots of wild animals, including wild baffalo, dear, black panther... Also the views from here is astonishing and you can see some beautiful waterfalls in the area. you can drive through the jungle. please do remember to keep the forest clean, and don't put plastic waste in the forest.

  • 5/5 AnkuP 3 years ago on Google
    U wil love more if u travel mrg time.animals are there be careful

  • 5/5 Salim P. 3 years ago on Google
    Let's travel through the beautiful forest views. But the road is very narrow. It is difficult to pass if a vehicle comes in front. Perhaps the road was built in such a way as to avoid speeding through the forest and endangering wild animals.

  • 3/5 Shriram R. 3 years ago on Google
    On the way to Munnar and nothing much to view

  • 4/5 Murali D. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 5/5 shani r. 3 years ago on Google
    👌👌👌👌

  • 5/5 Arunkumar m. 3 years ago on Google
    No mobile network

  • 5/5 Ramees H. 3 years ago on Google
    Chinnar wildlife sanctuary is famous for its eco-tourism activities, jointly organized by Forest Department. The eco-tourism facilities include river trekking, trekking to the cultural site, nature trail to the watch tower, a trek to the Thoovanam falls, interpretation activities and medicinal garden, tree house at Chinnar, trekking and camping .

  • 5/5 Tamil K. 3 years ago on Google
    Its so quiet and pleasent to visit

  • 5/5 Arun G. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the richest forest situated in between kerala and tamilnadu states.Road trip through this forest is just awsome.you should be alert during passing through this forest after 6 pm becouse huge chance to spot wild animals like elephants,byson etc

  • 5/5 Ratheesan B. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome experience !

  • 5/5 balaji n. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful experience

  • 5/5 Kestrel A. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the ideal sanctuary in Kerala to spot some wildlife, we can do 2-3 hours trek or trek with staying in log house or mud house. We need to book the stay well in advance, for short trek we can book on the spot.

  • 5/5 AVIRAJ N. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful

  • 3/5 AJIL A. 3 years ago on Google
    Couldn't enter TN side of the park, Kerala side offers you a wonderful drive amidst wild flora. No much animals were seen during my visit except monkeys and peacocks.

  • 5/5 ABIJITH B. 3 years ago on Google
    Beauty at its peak

  • 4/5 Mahesh K R. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place....

  • 5/5 Manoj m A. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place and supervibe

  • 4/5 ALBIN M. 3 years ago on Google
    Natural beauty

  • 5/5 Gaurav j. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful full place in the middle of hilly terrain. Lot of wildlife to explore.

  • 5/5 karthik p. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 5/5 Sundawn s. 3 years ago on Google
    enjoy the life

  • 4/5 Thevagar M. 3 years ago on Google
    Roads

  • 5/5 Akshay S K. 3 years ago on Google
    They offer you a serene lonely stay in midst of the sanctuary. With jaw dropping animal sightings

  • 5/5 Sarath K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) poles (Original) Polii

  • 5/5 Gimmy K. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 5/5 Bharathilaya 3 years ago on Google
    Sema climate

  • 5/5 sandeep t. 3 years ago on Google
    Its like heaven

  • 5/5 Geek S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place, you can explore the forest. A trekking is provided over there with a forest guide.

  • 5/5 Jayanth P. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful experience...trekking down the hill...crossing riverlets...arriving at a majestic falls...Thoovaanam falls.. true to its name...water sprinkles good 50 mtrs.from it..

  • 4/5 Sriji S. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing experience

  • 4/5 Mahesh v. 3 years ago on Google
    A perfect for bird watching, wildlife and for those who love lonely forest accommodation.

  • 2/5 Sunil M. 3 years ago on Google
    It's just a jungle ride.

  • 5/5 Lalith K. 3 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 4/5 kavita m. 3 years ago on Google
    Worth for a drive through marayoor forest.If you are lucky could see elephant from watch tower.Deer, monkeys and bison could be seen on the way.

  • 5/5 Samuel G. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome. It's a very nice place to visit to see wild animals and to be with Nature. If you are adventurous, you can join different trekking programs offered by the Forest Department. You can see the magical Thuvanam waterfalls and experience the fantasy of Pampar river.

  • 5/5 Balaji M. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful place. Everyone much go there. River water is look like crystal clear and taste of water is awesome.

  • 5/5 auxilium john b. 3 years ago on Google
    Peaceful location

  • 5/5 Baiju P. 3 years ago on Google
    Early morning is very good climate, very cool But the day is very hot And the evening is little cool,

  • 5/5 Samuel K. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice place

  • 5/5 Sreelal K. 2 years ago on Google
    Good place for wildlife photography

  • 4/5 Abhinav p. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place, best time for visit morning and evening

  • 5/5 VINIT N. 3 years ago on Google
    Located around 70 kms from Munnar town .... beautiful scenery...but no animals seen🥺.... trekking costs rs 400

  • 4/5 vishnu p. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice drive through forest

  • 4/5 Yashaswini G. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely trek... amazing view.. animal seeing is a little rare.. but the view is totally beautiful 😍.

  • 3/5 jiji s. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice.. Should be there early morning or evening to see animals. Not able to spot any animals other than deer, peacock, monkey, wild pig

  • 5/5 Anand M. 2 years ago on Google
    Definitely a wonderful experience trekking through the dense forest in Chinnar Wildlife sanctuary to reach the beautiful thoovanam waterfalls

  • 5/5 sreekumar s k. 2 years ago on Google
    very beautiful,best choice explore the wonders and hidden jewels of the deep forests waterfalls and and lot of animals.

  • 5/5 Ajmal N. 2 years ago on Google
    Place where we can explore a wild nature....tracking,camping,not much good for going with small children....people with trecking ,camping,forest exploration can enjoy this area very much

  • 5/5 Gishnu S K. 1 year ago on Google
    If you love nature, you should travel through this route atleast once and feel the nature yourself. It doesn't matter even if you didn't see any animals, this trip through the western ghats is enough. Please dont throw plastic. Also drive carefully.

  • 4/5 Imran 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place to visit. We went on end of January so day time it was 30 degree but once sun sets temperature dips rapidly and temperature went to ~15 degree. You can find lots of places to stay and there are many small small town around this place so accommodation won’t be a problem.

  • 4/5 Navas k. 1 year ago on Google
    Best place for the wanderers to explore wildlife experience. If you’re lucky enough you can see lot of wild animals.

  • 5/5 thanga d. 9 months ago on Google
    Trek to Thoovanam falls is an amazing experience. And it takes an hour to reach the falls, under the guidance of forest dept people. The view of the falls is fantabulous.


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