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Read the article to get information about Begur Wildlife Sanctuary, which is located in Wayanad district of Kerala.

Begur Wildlife Sanctuary


Location Mananthavady, Wayanad,  Kerala
Nearest Airport/Railway Station Kozhikode International Airport(80km) / Thalassery Railway Station(80km)
Nearby Attractions Thirunelli Temple, Banasura Sagar Dam, Pookot Lake
Best Time to Visit December to May

Begur Wildlife Sanctuary is located about 20 km Wayanad town. The sanctuary is situated at a place called Mananthavady, which is near the Western Ghats in Wayanad district of Kerala. The sanctuary is located amidst a thick forest cover, which enhances the beauty and charm of the place. Trees of this sanctuary are known for their rare medicinal values. Hence, the forest is visited by a number of pharmaceutical companies, for the purpose of research. Nature lovers will find this place a must visit destination in Kerala, because it is blessed with natural beauty.

Begur Wildlife Sanctuary is also famous for its ever increasing population of flora and fauna. The unscathed charm of the hill station is showered equally on this sanctuary too. The place also attracts a number of bird watchers too, who come here to view the splendor of the exotic avifauna. Tourists visiting Begur Wildlife Sanctuary can indulge themselves in adventurous activities, such as trekking. Taking a stroll through the forest area can be very relaxing. Visitors can also engage themselves in bird watching, as the sanctuary is full of exotic native and migratory birds that travel to this part of the world especially during the winters.

Geography
Begur Wildlife Sanctuary experiences moderate climate throughout the year, which is ideal for the growth of fauna. Cool breeze provides a relief from the blazing summer heat, when temperature can go up to 35 degrees C. On the other hand, the mercury even drips to as low as 10 degrees C during winters. However, the atmosphere in the sanctuary is pleasant throughout the year. It offers one of the most fascinating wildlife tours in Kerala.

Flora
Begur Wildlife Sanctuary is not just a hot favorite among the nature lovers, but also a celebrated natural habitat for the wide range of flora and fauna of south India. The highlight of the place is its large variety of vegetation, which is found here in abundance. Most forest is covered with moist deciduous kind of vegetation. The exotic plants which are easily found here are vanilla, tea, coffee, pepper, cardamom and many other condiments plantation. Other common plants and vegetation found in Begur Wildlife Sanctuary are Teak, Eucalyptus and Grevelia plantation along with Maruthi, Karimaruthi, Rosewood, Venteak, Vengal, Chadachi, Mazhukanjiram and Bamboo etc.

Fauna
The diverse wildlife found in Begur Wildlife Sanctuary makes this place renowned amongst nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. A number of photographers visit the sanctuary to capture the surreal photographs of these exotic animals.

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