Mangrove Trail
of Payyannur,
Kannur
The
Mangrove Trail of Malabar is situated near Ezhimala in Kannur district offering
close-up view of aquatic, plant, animal and bird life in the sanctuary. The
main attraction of the Mangrove trail is the Mangroves ecosystem with the
breathtaking landscape dominated by tidal creeks & waterways. This inter
tidal ecosystem in Kannur, loosely described as the Mangrove Trail is an
aquatic, Bird & Mangroves Sanctuary inhabited by a variety of fish,
shrimps, crabs and some of the most sought after birds in the world. This is
the first Mangrove Trail in India and the first aquatic, bird & Mangroves
sanctuary located in the Kannur district of Kerala.
The popular sites in this trail
(sanctuary) are Myna, Sparrows, Weaver Birds,, Horn bills, Quails, Kingfisher,
water birds and Wildfowl’s. Rains bring in more adventure and Migratory birds
like the Siberian cranes are sighted in this sanctuary during the rainy season
in Kerala at this aquatic, bird & Mangroves sanctuary of Kannur . If luck
favours one may also come across Sea Turtles & Otters. The Mangrove Trail
of Malabar is also home to Mountain Squirrels, Porcupines, Mongoose, Jackals
and a variety of reptiles. With a unique ecosystem of two high tides and two
low tides each day, this terrain is tough to negotiate. The muddy swamps of the
Mangrove trail add adventure to the journey and boating in the creeks is an
unforgettable experience for the discerning traveller visiting Kannur, Kerala.
The tour inside this trail
(including aquatic, bird & Mangroves sanctuary) takes about an hour and a
half. This venture promotes Eco tourism in Kannur, Kerala. The local people
have been employed in the Mangrove Trail (aquatic, bird & Mangroves
sanctuary) and have been roped in as guides and oarsmen who also oversee the
conservation of the sanctuary. This sanctuary in Payyanur, Kannur is a visiting
place for the day trippers. There is a resting zone with visitors lounge in the
sanctuary. There is no accommodation facility in the Mangrove Trail (aquatic,
bird & Mangroves sanctuary) and visits to the Trail can be arranged by
advance reservation through telephone or email. Accommodation can be arranged
on request in nearby hotels, resorts, lodges & home stays in Bakel,
Payyanur and Kannur as per the requirement of the visitors to this sanctuary.
Special interest tours are arranged for birding in these Mangroves, aquatic
& bird sanctuary.
Nearest
Railway Station
Ezhimala / Payyanur (Distance 5 Km)
Nearest
Bus Stop
Payyanur (Distance 5 Km)
Nearest
Airport
Mangalore / Kozhikode
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