Established in 1973, the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is
contiguous to the protected area network of Nagarhole and Bandipur of
Karnataka on the northeast and Mudumalai of Tamil Nadu on the southeast.
Rich in bio-diversity, the sanctuary is an integral part of the Nilgiri
Biosphere Reserve, which has been established with the specific objective of
conserving the biological heritage of the region. The sanctuary is very rich
in flora and fauna. The management lays emphasis on scientific conservation
with due consideration for the general lifestyle of the tribals and others
who live in and around the forest region.
Permitting
authority:Wildlife Warden, Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, Sulthan Bathery