Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary,Idukki

A unique thorny scrub forest with xerophyte species, Chinnar is the habitat for the endangered Giant Grizzled Squirrel. At the last world count these were less than 200 in number. Located in the rain shadow area of the Western Ghats, Chinnar gets just 48 days of rain annually. Rich in wildlife, the deciduous forests here are ideal for trekking.

An extensive Sandalwood forest nearby another attraction. As one travels from Karimuthi to Chinnar, elephants, spotted deer, sambar, Hanuman monkey and even peacocks can be spotted.