Wildlife in Tamilnadu : Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary - 56

Guys, this sanctuary is located in the Virudhunagar District, 45 kms. off Virudhunagar Town. the sancturay has a composition of dry deciduous forests with patterns of tropical evergreen, semi-evergreen forests, moist mixed deciduous forests and grasslands. Grizzled gaint squirrels abound here. Other interesting species are flying squirrel, tree, mouse deer, barking deer and many a species of birds. This sancturay can be visited all through the year.

Where to stay:

Forests Rest House of Mudungiar, Pudupatti, Mudailaroothu & PWD Rest House at Srivilliputhur.

How to get there:

The nearest airport is at Madurai (100 kms.) and the nearest railhead is at Srivilliputhur (15 kms)

Contact:

The Wildlife Warden, Grizzled Wildlife Sanctuary, 118, 118, North Veedi. Srivillliputhur, Phone No. : 04568-620565

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