Aralam will be renamed as Butterfly-Wildlife Sanctuary

Kasaragod, June 22 -- Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary will be renamed as Butterfly-Wildlife Sanctuary. Aralam being the only wildlife sanctuary in Kannur is also one of the best spots for ecotourism activities.

Spread over a 55 sq. km area of forests on the Western Ghats, the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is among the finest of its kind in Kerala. It plays host to an exotic array of flora and fauna and is among the most picturesque locations in Kannur district. The entire area is covered in tropical and semi-evergreen forests and is a truly riveting sight. The Cheenkannipuzha River forms the main drainage system of Aralam and Narikkadavu thodu, Kurukkathodu and Meenumuttithodu rivers from the northern upper reaches which joins Cheenkannipuzha. A de...