Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary stretches across the Muthanga and Tholpetty ranges, forming part of the wider Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and sharing forest cover with the neighbouring Bandipur and Nagarhole reserves. Declared a sanctuary in the 20th century, it supports a rich mix of wildlife including elephants, gaur, deer, leopards and a wide variety of birds. Jeep safaris through the reserve give visitors a good chance of sightings, making it one of the more reliable wildlife experiences in the Western Ghats.