Chinnar Tour

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About Chinnar

Chinnar in Kerala is well-known for its Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, situated in the rain shadow region of Western Ghats, covering 90 sq km. Due to its ecological, floral, geomorphologic and cultural significance, Chinnar is considered as one of the unique protected areas in the Western Ghats. The sanctuary houses several plants and animals unique to the thorny vegetation. Come on a Chinnar Tour, and you will have a memorable experience exploring its renowned wildlife sanctuary.

Tourist Attractions in Chinnar

Following are some of the famous tourist attractions in Chinnar, which you can explore while on a Chinnar Tour -

• Flora: The habitat types in Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary range from high altitude shoal-grassland and deciduous forests to dry thorny scrubs. It is a recognized repository of medicinal plants. All the vegetation is interspersed with plains, hillocks, rocks and cliffs which provide microhabitats for varied forms of life. You will find a variety of flora belonging to the Xerophytic species like Acacia arabica (Karivelam), Acacia leucofolia (Velvelam) and Santalum album (Chandanam) at the sanctuary.
  
  
• Fauna: Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is home to reptilian fauna that is the richest in Kerala in terms of the variety of species. Besides critically endangered species like Albizia lathamii, the sanctuary has a healthy population of Grizzled Giant Squirrel, the famed white bison of Manjampatti, and 225 species of birds.
  
  

How to reach Chinnar

You can come on a Chinnar Tour, using the following means of transport -

• By air: The nearest airport is the Cochin International Airport (208 km).
  
  
• By rail: The closest railhead is situated at Ernakulam (188 km).
  
  
• By road: Well-connected by a vast network of roads, Chinnar provides bus service to the major towns of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

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