Begur Wildlife Sanctuary

Begur Wildlife Sanctuary is a great tourist attraction in the Wayanad district of Kerala surrounded by mist-clad Western Ghats. Located in the Western Ghats region, it is among the less popular wildlife sanctuaries in the state. The dense green forests and thriving wildlife population are the main attraction of this tourist destination. This sanctuary is truly a treat for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts. Plan a thrilling trip to Begur Wildlife Sanctuary through Kochi Taxi. Visit our website www.KSU.in to book your taxi and hotel accommodation in Wayanad for some hassle-free holidays.

Home To A Wide Variety Of Flora And Fauna

Visiting the Begur Wildlife Sanctuary can be a wonderful experience for both nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.  The rich greenery and the thriving wildlife population in this sanctuary make it a favorite among travelers. The green cover in this region comprises of both semi-green west coast evergreen forest and deciduous forest. Even though this sanctuary is among the less known wildlife sanctuaries in the state, it is home to a wide variety of unique and rare flora and fauna. The backdrop of Western Ghats gives this picnic spot a majestic ambience.

A Treat For Photographers And Wildlife Enthusiasts

Surrounded by mist-clad mountains of Western Ghats, the Begur Wildlife Sanctuary is a paradise for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts. A lot of travelers visit this tourist destination in order to spot different animal species and unique flora. Visitors can spot animals like bison, elephants, bear, monkeys, panther, wild boar, spotted deer, wild dog, civet cat and jungle cat in this sanctuary. This sanctuary is also a home to tigers along with the neighboring Bandipur, Madhumalai, Nagarhole and Wayanad Wildlife sanctuaries. Some of the bird species that you can spot here include kingfisher, jungle fowl, black bulbul, myna, woodpecker, laughing thrush and peafowl. The flora varieties in Begur Wildlife Sanctuary include teak, rosewood, Vengal and eucalyptus.

Best Time Visit

The best time to visit Begur Wildlife Sanctuary is from December to May. Temperature reaches up to 35 degrees during summers but the mercury levels come down even to 10 degree Celsius during winter season. Many animals and birds from the neighboring wildlife sanctuaries like Nagarhole and Bandipur come to this sanctuary due to scarcity of water during summers. So, visitors can watch exotic wildlife at close quarters if they visit this sanctuary anytime between December and May.

Travel Tips

It is wise to carry food and water while you visit the Begur Wildlife Sanctuary as there is not much eating options in this place.  Travelers can find budget accommodations in Kalpetta which is almost 30 kilometers away.

This wildlife sanctuary is accessible from Kozhikode and Kannur. Thalasserry railway station in Kannur is nearly 80 kilometers from this picnic spot. For the convenience of travel, most people choose Kozhikode railway station to reach this destination. Kozhikode is the nearest airport to Begur Wildlife Sanctuary.