This sanctuary offers the unique advantage of watching its fascinating wildlife at close quarters from the road without going deep into the jungles. The Marayoor sandal forest and the beautiful Thoovanam waterfalls are also located here. This sanctuary covers an area of 90.422 square km. However, the best time to visit this sanctuary is almost throughout the year, but the tourists are not allowed during October and November. The place is also ideal for boating and trekking.

Wildlife attractions in the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
The major wildlife attraction in the Chinnar wildlife sanctuary is the endangered giant grizzled squirrel. Besides this, some other wildlife animals found in this sanctuary are Elephants, Tigers, Gaurs, Spotted deer, Panthers, Sambars, Hanuman Langurs, Rabbits, Bonnet Macaque, Kraits, Spectacled cobras, Turtles, Vipers, Little cormorants, Darters and black eagles.

Vegetation in the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
The vegetation in the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary consists of the thorny scrub forest with Xerophytic species, dry deciduous forests and high shoals and wetlands. Some of the plants in the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary are Karivelam, Velvelam, Kallimullu, Sandal, Tamarind, Nirmaruthu, Pongau, Rosewood, Teak, Konna, Thanni, Nelli, Bhadraksham and Neelakurinji.

How to reach Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
By Air:
The nearest airport is located at Coimbatore and Kochi (Cochin).

By Rail:
The nearest railway station is located at Pollachi, which is about 60 kms and Aluva which is about 200 kms.

By Road:
The Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is easily connected with Cochin and various other cities of Kerala.