Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary

Vallanadu Sanctuary - an abode of unspoiled natural beauty and fascinating wild creatures. Spread over an area of 1641 sq mt, Vallanadu Sanctuary is located on a secluded hillock in Vailandu in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu.

The sanctuary attracts thousands of tourists because of its wild animals and birds, especially the Blackbuck antelopes for which the sanctuary was established to protect them. Moreover, the environment of this must-visit sanctuary in Thoothukudi lets these antelopes grow to regenerate.

Along with Blackbucks, there are some more equally compelling wild creatures, like, monkeys, wildcats, macaques, black-naped hares, vipers, rat snakes, jungle cats, and more. Whereas, jungle crows, crested-hawk eagles, sparrows, storks, herons, peafowl, and horned owl are some feature creatures that one can hope to catch a glimpse of here. In the months of winter, birds from the Northern countries can also be spotted here that make a visit to this enthralling place more prodigious.

The place also has various farms, amongst which the peacock farm is the most famous one among tourists. Here one can relish the surreal sight of peacock dancing. Making one’s Tamil Nadu vacation memorable, Vallanadu Sanctuary is amongst those attractions in Thoothukudi which can’t be ignored while in the city.