Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary - Shenbagathoppu is about 8 km west of Srivilliputhur. This sanctuary is the home of the endangered species of Grizzled giant squirrel. The wild life sanctuary is spread in about 480kms and was established in Srivilliputhur. On the south-west of this forest lies the Periyar Tiger Reserve and on the north-west lies the Megamalai Reserve forest. This place is a shelter for many tribal communities too.
This is a good trekking site in south India. As the place can be reached only two wheeler or cycle alone this happens to be a best cycling zone too. There are lots of waterfalls enroute and one can enjoy taking bath in them. People from Srivilliputhur, Rajapalayam and Sivakasi visit Shenbagathoppu regularly. Meenvetti Parai falls is very famous place enroute to visit during winter and rainy seasons.
One can find the forests of Shenbagathoppu in the eastern side of Western Ghats. One can find a lot of rare species of plants and animals.
This is a good trekking site in south India. As the place can be reached only two wheeler or cycle alone this happens to be a best cycling zone too. There are lots of waterfalls enroute and one can enjoy taking bath in them. People from Srivilliputhur, Rajapalayam and Sivakasi visit Shenbagathoppu regularly. Meenvetti Parai falls is very famous place enroute to visit during winter and rainy seasons.
One can find the forests of Shenbagathoppu in the eastern side of Western Ghats. One can find a lot of rare species of plants and animals.
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