Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary, Wayanad

Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary or Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is a beautiful destination located 20 km east of Mananthavady on the Kodagu Road. The jeep ride here offers brilliant opportunities to view various animal and bird species in their natural habitat. One gets to see herds of elephants, guars, deer, monkeys, tigers, leopards, bears and many species of reptiles, fishes, butterflies and birds including vultures. Visitors are restricted to the outer tourist zone. It gives one an excellent perspective on how we must strive to conserve these natural wonders.

Visiting Hours: 07:00 - 10:00 hrs. & 14:00 - 17:00 hrs.

Permitting Authority:
Asst. Wildlife Warden
Tholpetty
Ph: +91 4935 250853

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Thalassery, about 60 km away

Nearest airport: Kannur International Airport, about 90 km | Calicut International Airport, about 135 km 

Where to Stay

Hotel

Tamarind KTDC Easy Hotel

Thirunelly Temple P.O.
Mananthavady
4935-210475
9447739472, 9400008672

Approximate Distance: 8.29 KM

Resort

Agraharam Resorts

Kolidar Road
Thirunelli Temple P. O.
4936-227171
9074010042, 9496964447

Approximate Distance: 8.26 KM

Location

Latitude: 11.951649, Longitude: 76.059937