Trekking & nature near Kannur
Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary
About
Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary is the northernmost wildlife sanctuary of Kerala, southwest India.
Description
Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary is the northernmost wildlife sanctuary of Kerala, southwest India.
It is 55 km2 (21 sq mi) in area and located on the western slope of the Western Ghats.
It was established in 1984 with its headquarters near Iritty with the name Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary. In July 2025, it was renamed to Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary. Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary is situated in the southeast part of Kannur District. It is home to over 266 species of Butterflies, including a number of endangered species.
Nearby landmarks
More in Kannur
4 other landmarks in the same area.
- 01 Paithalmala Paithalmala is a hill station in the Kannur district of Kerala in India, located near Pottenplave.
- 02 Palakkayam Thattu Hill-station grassland viewpoint near Taliparamba.
- 03 Madayi Para Madayipara is a flat-topped hillock located in the Madayi, of Kannur district of Kerala state in the Southern India.
- 04 Ezhimala Ezhimala, a hill reaching a height of 286 metres (938 ft), is located near Payyanur, in Kannur district of Kerala, South India.