Aralam wildlife sanctuary located at 35 K M From Thalassery and 60 K M from Kannur. The Aralam Sanctuary is spread over 55 sq km of undulating forested highlands on the slopes of the Western Ghats. The highest peak here - Katti Betta - rises to a majestic 1145 m above sea level. It was established in 1984.
In the evergreen areas the following species are found: vellapine (Vateria indica), Mesua ferrea, Mechilus macrantha, Calophyllum elatum, Cullenia rosayroona, Magnifera indica, Toona cillata, Myristica Species, Euphorbia Longana, Strobilanthes. The common trees in the semievergreen areas are Cinnamomum Zeylanicum, Hopea parviflora, Largestroemia lanceolata, Xyliaxylocarpa, Mallotus, Philippinensis.
A variety of animals and birds usually found in the Western Ghats are seen here. Different kinds of deer, boar, elephant, and bison are quite common. Leopard, jungle cat and various types of squirrels are sighted.
Enquiries
The Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Thiruvananthapuram - 695 014, Kerala
The Wildlife Warden, Aralam Wildlife,
Division, Kannur.
The Assistant Wildlife Warden, Iritty, Kannur Dist. Pin Code: 670 673
Directions
By Air - Karipur International Airport, Kozhikode about 71 km from Thalasserry town.
By Rail- Thalasserry, about 35 km.
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