Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary

It seems difficult being home to the endangered life forms and species. Not with Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, as the place encompasses within its lap some enchanting animals like tigers, elephants, spotted deer, turtles, cobras, black eagles etc. The vegetation family comprises dry deciduous forests, thorny scrub forests and wet grasslands. The topography which includes some rocky areas give rise to some breathtaking landscapes within the sanctuary.

Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is from December to April. If you cannot schedule your trip at this time, then you can visit here anytime during the year apart from the months of October and November. It'll be better if you can roam around in Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary in the early part of the day.

Climate
There are some extreme changes in the climate as well as the vegetation of the area because the altitude of the area varies from 500 to 2400 meters within a distance of a few kilometers only. The place falls under the rain shadow region of the Western Ghats therefore it gets only 48 dates of rain every year.
Sightseeing
Munnar
Munnar as a place has an untouched feeling about it. It is a beautiful hill station located at the meeting point of three mountain streams.

Kuthumkal Waterfalls
Kuthumkal Waterfalls is a misty waterfall area where you can savour the scenic views of the place throughout the year. It is very popular among the tourists for its sheer beauty.

Observatory Hills
Situated at Nedumkandam, it is a beautiful hill which gives you a clear view of the sky due to the non polluted environment of the area.

Activities
Tribal Village Visit
Visit a tribal village to get a peek into the local lifestyle. You also get to see how they live with nature in complete harmony.

Boating and Trekking
You also get chance to do some boating as well as trekking which tells you more about the area compared to any other activity.

How to Reach?
The Cochin International Airport is the nearest airport which is about 150 km away from Munnar and 200 km away from the . The railway stations that are close to the sanctuary are Ernakulam, Aluva and Pollachi. The place is well connected by a good road network with the major cities.
Accommodation
There are government guesthouses at Udumalpetta and Munnar where you can stay while you explore the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary. There are other private lodges at the place as well which provide good facilities to the tourists.