Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary

The smallest National Park of the country situated in the Chennai Metropolitan City arguably is the only National Park set amidst a metro in India. Acting as a lung to Chennai, this National Park boasts of dry evergreen scrubs and thorn forests with a composition of animals viz. Black Buck, Chital, Jackal, Pangolin and a variety of Avi fauna. This could be visited through out the year. Other Details: 1. Annual Rainfall: 1200mm; 2. Access: Chennai; 3. Other Facilities: This national park encompasses a Snake Park and a Children's park as well; 4. Authority: The Wildlife Warden, DMS Compound, Anna salai, Chennai-600 006. Phone No.: 044-432 1471.

Vallunadu Black Buck Sanctuary

A scrub forest area spread over 16.41 sq.km. this sanctuary is situated in Thuthukudi (Tuticorin) District. Blackbuck, Spotted deer, Macaques, jungle cat, Mangoose and hares are aplenty. This sanctuary can be visited throughout the year.

Other Details :

1. Annual Rainfall: 758 mm, 2. Nearest Airport: Madurai: 165 Kms, 3. Nearest Rly. Stn.: Tirunelveli 20 kms; 4. Accommodation: Hotels at Tirunelveli; 5. Authority: The District Forest Officer, Tirunelveli Division, Kokirakulam, Tirunelveli - 627 009, Phone No: 0462 - 572712.

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