Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary Woody Rock Wood. Jungle camping package Jeep Safari tracking campfire natural spa in streams food and accommodation service of grade driver and cook package rate 7500/- for 2 person and 1500/- head for extra person
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Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in the Western Ghats, India, located in Kollam district of Kerala and comes under the control of Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve. It was established in 25 August 1984 and comprises 172.403 square kilometres (66.565 sq mi). The name is a corruption of the Chengurinji, a tree endemic to the region (Gluta travancorica). The sanctuary has an artificial lake of nearly 18.69Sq.km size and also surrounded by the reservoir of Thenmala Dam. The Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary is a treasure house of plant diversity. About 1257 species of flowering plants belonging to more than 150 families are reported from this sanctuary of which 309 species are endemic to Western Ghats. Birds from 267 species including migratory, endemic and endangered species have been reported here.
Rock Wood Estates is around 12 Kilometers from Kulathupuzha Town. Its originally a Tea Estate developed by British Planters. it is a consortium of three estates namely, Rock Wood, Green Wood, and Shendurney Estates.Its around 500 acres in extent and surrounded by the famous Shendurney Wild Life Santuary. The estate is well known for its Eco Friendly atmosphere and good climate. The Rock Wood Estate and the surrounding area of the Sanctury is known worldwide for, it is the only place in the world where the royal tree namely Chenkurinjy, scientifically known as Gluta Travancorica is found. The tree is most famous for it special medicinal properties.
