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Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary (Srivilliputhur)
Sanctuary established in 1988 in the Western Ghats to protect the near-threatened grizzled giant squirrel, now part of the Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve. It also hosts elephants, gaur and over 270 bird species, with its headquarters at Shenbagathoppu near Srivilliputhur.
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Typewildlife
Nearest baseSrivilliputhur
DistrictVirudhunagar
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
Entry₹50
Places to visit5→Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary (Srivilliputhur) is planned from Srivilliputhur, one of the travel bases in Virudhunagar district. Use Srivilliputhur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Srivilliputhur or nearby in Virudhunagar, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Today at Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary (Srivilliputhur)
Sunrise6:11 am
Sunset6:29 pm
Golden hour best light5:29 pm–6:29 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:29 pm–6:54 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September brings heavy rain to Tamil Nadu. Trails, falls and ghat roads can be slippery, swollen or closed at short notice, and forest departments sometimes suspend access. Check locally on the day before you travel.
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4 more places around Srivilliputhur, each worth a day of its own.
templeSrivilliputhur Andal Temple
10.7 km · ~18 min by cab
Twin shrine of the Alvar saint-poet Andal and Vishnu as Vatapatrasayee, one of the 108 Divya Desams. Its 192-foot 11-tier rajagopuram is the emblem on the Tamil Nadu state government's official logo.
templeSathuragiri Hills (Sundara Mahalingam Temple)
12.0 km · ~20 min by cab
Siddha pilgrimage hill in the Western Ghats above Watrap, revered as an abode of siddhas and reached by an 8 km trek from Thaniparai to the Sundara Mahalingam and Santhana Mahalingam shrines. The main trekking base at Thaniparai/Watrap lies in Virudhunagar district.
templeMadavar Vilagam Vaidyanathar Temple
11.1 km · ~18 min by cab
The largest Shiva temple in Virudhunagar district, 1 km south of Srivilliputhur, built by Thirumalai Nayak in the 16th century. Its Siddhamirtham tank water is believed to have curative powers.
damPilavakkal Dam
10.0 km · ~17 min by cab
Masonry dam on the Kovilar river near Watrap, comprising the Kovilar and Periyar dams surrounded by paddy fields. It is a popular picnic and children's play spot about 55 km from Virudhunagar.
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Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary (Srivilliputhur) — at a glance
TimingsDawn to dusk (roughly 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Best timeOctober to March (post-monsoon, cooler and greener)
Entry price
- Indian adult
- ₹50
Government monuments, museums and forest reserves in India often charge foreign visitors more. We have not verified whether this site does — ask at the counter.
Fees change without notice. Check the current rate at the counter.
Entry: Approx INR 50 forest entry; trekking/permit charges extra, confirm at Shenbagathoppu range office
Getting here
How to reach Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary (Srivilliputhur)
Srivilliputhur railway station ~15 km; nearest airport Madurai (IXM) ~80 km
Getting around Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary (Srivilliputhur)
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
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Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary (Srivilliputhur) — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary (Srivilliputhur)?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary (Srivilliputhur)?
Entry: Approx INR 50 forest entry; trekking/permit charges extra, confirm at Shenbagathoppu range office. Timings: Dawn to dusk (roughly 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM). The rupee figure quoted is the Indian adult rate. Government monuments, museums and forest reserves in India often charge foreign visitors more, and we have not verified whether this site does.
How do I reach Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary (Srivilliputhur)?
Base yourself in Srivilliputhur or nearby in Virudhunagar, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary (Srivilliputhur)?
About an hour.
What else is near Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary (Srivilliputhur)?
Nearby you can pair Pilavakkal Dam (10.0 km), Srivilliputhur Andal Temple (10.7 km), Madavar Vilagam Vaidyanathar Temple (11.1 km), Sri Vettai Venkatesa Perumal Temple, Rajapalayam (11.8 km).
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