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Information about Chimmini Wildlife
Sanctuary
The Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the western
valley of Nelliampathy in the Mukundapuram taluk, the Thrissur
district of Kerala. Some part of this sanctuary is located
near the Peechi – Vazhani sanctuary and the rest of the part
is located near the Parambikulam sanctuary. An artificial lake
has been formed here by the dam across the Chimmini River. The
Chimmini Wildlife sanctuary was established in 1984 and
occupies the watershed areas of the Kunumali and Mupliyam
rivers and is encircled by the hills. This wildlife sanctuary
covers an area of 75 square km and the lake covers an area of
10 square km. The highest point, the Punda peak (1116 m) is
located on the eastern side of the Chimmini Wildlife
Sanctuary. There are also various trekking trail paths up the
rocks and into the forests of the sanctuary.
Vegetation in the Chimmini Wildlife
Sanctuary
The vegetation here comprises of the evergreen forests, semi
evergreen forests and the leaf shedding trees. Palai, Punna,
Vediplavu, Kalpine, Anjili, White Pine, Thampakom, White Akil,
Pathri, Nedunar are the evergreen forests found in the upper
part and trees like Vetti, Thetti, Kara, Narakom, Marotti,
Cheru, Mullilavu, etc. are found in the lower parts. Manja
Kadambu, Ayani, Elavu, Pongu, White teak, Manimaruthu,
Kanakkaitha, Vakkaplavu are some of the semi-evergreen forests
found in the Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary.
Wildlife Attractions in the Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary
Some of the wildlife animals found in the Chimmini Wildlife
Sanctuary are Leopard, Elephant, Bear, Wild pig, Wild bison,
Tiger etc.
How to reach Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary
By Air:
The nearest airport is located at Kochi (Cochin) which is
about 50 kms.
By Rail:
The nearest railway station is located at Thrissur, about 35
kms.
By Road:
This wildlife sanctuary can be easily reached by Amballoor (12
km), located on the Ernakulam – Thrissur road. |
