Home for two major wildlife reserves Mathunga and Tholpetty, this Wayanad Rain Forest Reserve is in the Nilgiri Biosphere Region. This reserve forest connects Bandipur National Park in Karnataka and Mudumalai Sanctuary ihe n Tamilnadu. These two wild life sanctuaries of Wayanad are best locations for wild life lovers.
Muthanga Sanctuary:
A wild life sanctuary that is famous for its tigers, elephants and green deciduous forests is this Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary in Wayanad. Muthanga sanctuary is a part of Nilgiri biosphere region and is located in the north Kerala at a distance of 18 kms in the east of Sultan Bathery.
Tholpetty Sanctuary:
A part of Waynad Wildlife Sanctuary this is connected with Mathunga and Nagarhole. The reserve is covered by mountain ranges on all the four sides. and they are rich in flora and fauna. The most exciting thing to do in this forest reserve is the night camping. It is a great thrilling experience to watch the animals drink water from the watch tower, situated just near the lake.
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