Walk on the music of Nature....... Aralam

    

Aralam

     Aralam is a wildlife sanctuary in Iritty based in Kannur district.. The habitat of various kinds of animals such as elephants, bulls, bison, wild boars, wild boars, wild boars, wild boar. The 14 km trekking route from "valayanchal" to "meenmutty" is the gateway to the wildlife sanctuary. "Cheenkannippuzha" (Alligator River) is a beautiful picnic spot too. Other attractions are the "chavachy" waterfall and "Ambalapparamudy". This journey can be done only with special consent for studying. Anubhati is the source of words for the rest of the night in the forest. This will also be available with special permission. The highest point in this forest is the Kaattibetta, which covers an area of ​​55 sq km. It is at an altitude of 1145 meters above sea level. Aralam is located 65 km east of Kannur and 45 kms northeast of Thalassery.

Location: 

The sanctuary area falls in Aralam, Kelakam and Kottiyoor revenue villages in Kannur district and is located in the Northwest slopes of western Ghats, contiguous with the forests of Coorg (Kodagu) District of Karnataka. The nearest town is Iritty which is 20 km away from the sanctuary where the wildlife Warden's office is situated.

   

How to reach:

By Road : The area is accessible by road from  Thalassery, Kannur, Wayanad and Virajpet. Nearest Fuel filling station is at Iritty where accommodations, medical, communication,  taxies etc are available.     

By Rail : Thalassery 45 Km   

By Air : Kozhikkode 115 Km

   

Stay:   

Stay At Iritty or Kannur  Dormitory facility for 40 person at Aralam Sanctuary rs 50 Per head.  Iritty Falcon plaza Ph: 04902493880. Mattannoor: Sky park  www.hotelskypark.com

Contact:    

Wildlife Sanctuary :04902493160. Range Office : 04902413160.   DTPC Jennie : 0497 2706336. website: aralam.com. 

  

Best Season:

September to May.  Visit time: 8am to 4 pm. Natural Camps  Natural camps are conducted primarily to sensitize and inspire. Usually 50-60 camps are conducted  in Aralam Sanctuary every year.

Near by Attractions: 

➤ St.Anchalo fort, Kannur 65 km. 
➤ Pazhassi project 40 km. 
➤ Coorg forest of Karnataka 150 km. 
➤ Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary 70 km. 
➤ Thirunelli Temple 80 km. 
➤ Kottiyoor Temple 10 km. 
➤ Parassinikkadavu Temple 65 km.