Srivilliputhur
Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary
Located in
Virudhunagar District, 45 Kms. off Virudhunagar Town, this sanctuary has a
composition of dry deciduous forests, moist mixed deciduous forests and
grass lands. Grizzled Giant Squirrels are aplenty. Other interesting
species are flying squirrel, Tree Shrew, Elephant, Lion- tailed Macaque,
Nilgiri Tahar, Mouse Deer, Barking Deer, and many a species of birds. This
sanctuary can be visited all through the year.
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IMPORTANT DETAILS:
Annual rainfall: 849 mm; 2. Nearest
Air Port: Madurai 100 kms; 3. Nearest Rly. Stn.: Sri - villiputhur- 15
Kms; 4. Accommodation: Forest Rest House at Mudungiar, Pudupatti,
Mudaliaroothu, & PWD rest House, at Srivilliputhur; 5. Authority: The
Wild Life Warden, Grizzled Wild Life Sanctuary, 118, North Veedi,
Srivilliputhur, Phone No: 04568- 60565.
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