Information about Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary
Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is located next to the
Central state Farm at Aralam in the Kannur
district in Kerala. The Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary
was established in 1984. The Aralam Wildlife
Sanctuary covers an area of 55 square kms. The
highest point is the Katti Betta peak in the
Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary.
Vegetation in the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary
The vegetation in the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary
consists of coast tropical evergreen forest and
west coast semi evergreen forest. There are about
490 hectares of teak and eucalyptus plantations
within the forest area.
Wildlife Attractions in the Aralam Wildlife
Sanctuary
The major wildlife animals found in in the Aralam
Wildlife Sanctuary are the Elephant, Bison, Sambar,
Deer, Boar, Sloth Bear, Leopard, Jungle Cat and
different types of squirrel.
How to reach Aralam Wildlife
Sanctuary
By Air:
The nearest airport is located at Kozhikode which
is about 113 kms from Irutty.
By Rail:
The nearest railway station is located at
Thalasseri, about 45 kms.
By Road:
The Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary can be easily
reached from Thalasseri, Kannur. |