Marayur or Marayoor is a town in Devikulam taluk of Idukki district in Kerala, India. It is located 42 kilometers north of Munnar on SH 17 connecting Munnar with Udumalpet, Tamil Nadu. Marayur is situated at around 1,600 metres above mean sea level and is the only place in Kerala that has natural sandalwood forest




Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary in Idukki district is home to the Great Grizzled Squirrel of India. Numbering less than 200, they are among the most endangered species on the planet. The unique location of the sanctuary in the Western Ghats has ensured it gets less than 2 months of rainfall annually. The wildlife along with the deciduous trees makes it an ideal spot for trekking aficionados.  The beautiful sandalwood forest nearby is highly recommended for a visit. One can view herds of gaur and elephants strolling around casually in this area.  Dry deciduous forests, high ranges and some grassland add to the diversity of the sanctuary. While making the journey from Karimuthi to Chinnar, spotted deer, sambar, hanuman langur and peacocks can be spotted alongside the road. For more details, visit website: www.chinnar.org

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