Karnataka

1. Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
3. Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary
4. Padinalknad Reserved Forest
5. Kerti Reserved Forest
6. Kudremukh National Park
7. Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary
8. Someshwara Reserved Forest
9. Agumbe Reserved Forest
10. Balahalli Reserved Forest
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#|Western Ghats area|Location|Key Features
1|Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary|Western Ghats, Coorg, Karnataka|- Second-highest peak in Coorg (Pushpagiri Peak). – Rich biodiversity. – Popular for trekking and bird watching. – Surrounds Kukke Subramanya Temple.
2|Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary|Kodagu (Coorg), Karnataka|- Diverse wildlife, including elephants and tigers. – Brahmagiri Peak, a popular trekking destination. – Evergreen and semi-evergreen forests.
3|Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary|Coorg, Karnataka, Western Ghats|- Surrounds Talacauvery, the origin of the Cauvery River. – Diverse flora and fauna. – Scenic landscapes and biodiversity hotspots.
4|Padinalknad Reserved Forest|Western Ghats, Karnataka|- Dense forest with diverse plant and animal species. – Part of Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary. – Offers trekking opportunities.
5|Kerti Reserved Forest|Western Ghats, Karnataka|- Part of Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary. – Rich biodiversity. – Opportunities for trekking and nature exploration.
6|Kudremukh National Park|Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka|- Distinctive horse-shaped Kudremukh peak. – Diverse landscapes, including grasslands and shola forests. – Rich in biodiversity. – Popular for trekking.
7|Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary|Udupi and Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka|- Diverse flora and fauna, including elephants and tigers. – Opportunities for wildlife sighting and bird watching. – Part of Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary.
8|Someshwara Reserved Forest|Western Ghats, Karnataka|- Reserved forest adjoining Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary. – Rich biodiversity with various plant and animal species.
9|Agumbe Reserved Forest|Shimoga, Karnataka|- Known for high annual rainfall. – Rich biodiversity, especially reptiles and amphibians. – Part of the Western Ghats.
10|Balahalli Reserved Forest|Western Ghats, Karnataka|- Reserved forest area with diverse flora and fauna. – Part of Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary. – Opportunities for nature enthusiasts.

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Kerala:

1. Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary
3. Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary
4. Kulathupuzha Range
5. Palode Range
6. Periyar Tiger Reserve
7. Ranni Forest Division
8. Konni Forest Division
9. Achankovil Forest Division
12. Eravikulam National Park (and proposed extension)
15. Karian Shola (part of Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary)
16. Mankulam Range
17. Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
18. Mannavan Shola
19. Silent Valley National Park
20. New Amarambalam Reserved Forest
21. Kalikavu Range
22. Attapadi Reserved Forest
23. Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary
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No.|Protected Area|Location|Key Features
1|Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary|Kerala, India|- Diverse flora and fauna. – Home to the Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary Elephant Rehabilitation Centre. – Rich in biodiversity with various species of mammals, birds, and reptiles.
2|Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary|Kerala, India|- Located near Thiruvananthapuram. – Neyyar Dam and Reservoir. – Houses a crocodile breeding center. – Rich in biodiversity with a variety of wildlife species.
3|Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary|Kerala, India|- Part of the Western Ghats. – Peppara Dam. – Home to various wildlife species, including elephants, tigers, and a variety of birds.
4|Kulathupuzha Range|Kerala, India|- Located in the southern part of the Western Ghats. – Kulathupuzha River and Dam. – Diverse plant and animal life.
5|Palode Range|Kerala, India|- Part of the Western Ghats. – Rich biodiversity with various flora and fauna. – Palode Botanical Garden.
6|Periyar Tiger Reserve|Kerala, India|- One of the oldest and most renowned tiger reserves in India. – Periyar Lake. – Rich biodiversity with elephants, tigers, and various other species.
7|Ranni Forest Division|Kerala, India|- Located in the Pathanamthitta district. – Diverse forest area with various wildlife species.
8|Konni Forest Division|Kerala, India|- Known for the Konni Elephant Training Centre. – Diverse forest area with elephants and other wildlife.
9|Achankovil Forest Division|Kerala, India|- Home to the Achankovil River. – Diverse flora and fauna.
10|Eravikulam National Park (and proposed extension)|Kerala, India|- Home to the Nilgiri Tahr. – Rich in biodiversity with a variety of flora and fauna.
11|Karian Shola (part of Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary)|Kerala, India|- Part of the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary. – Diverse flora and fauna.
12|Mankulam Range|Kerala, India|- Located in the Idukki district. – Diverse forest area with various wildlife species.
13|Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary|Kerala, India|- Located in the Western Ghats. – Diverse flora and fauna, including the endangered Grizzled Giant Squirrel.
14|Mannavan Shola|Kerala, India|- Located in the Idukki district. – Part of the Periyar Tiger Reserve. – Diverse forest area.
15|Silent Valley National Park|Kerala, India|- One of the last undisturbed tracts of tropical evergreen rainforests in the Western Ghats. – Rich biodiversity with various endemic species.
16|New Amarambalam Reserved Forest|Kerala, India|- Part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. – Diverse flora and fauna.
17|Kalikavu Range|Kerala, India|- Located in the Nilambur forest division. – Diverse forest area with various wildlife species.
18|Attapadi Reserve Forest|Kerala, India|- Located in the Palakkad district. – Home to the indigenous Irula tribe. – Diverse forest area.
19|Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary|Kerala, India|- Located in the Kannur district. – Diverse flora and fauna. – Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary Tree House.

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Maharashtra:

1. Kas Plateau
2. Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary
3. Chandoli National Park
4. Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary

Tamil Nadu:

1. Kalakad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
2. Srivilliputhur Wildlife Sanctuary
3. Tirunelveli (North) Forest Division (part)
4. Mukurthi National Park
5. Grass Hills National Park
6. Karian Shola National Park

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No.|Protected Area|Location in Western Ghats|Key Features
1|Kalakad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve|Tamil Nadu |- Located in the Western Ghats. – Rich biodiversity with diverse flora and fauna. – Home to Bengal tigers, elephants, and various other species.
2|Srivilliputhur Wildlife Sanctuary|Tamil Nadu – |Located in the Western Ghats. – Part of the Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve. – Rich in biodiversity with a variety of wildlife species.
3|Tirunelveli (North) Forest Division (part)|Tamil Nadu |- Part of the Western Ghats. – Diverse flora and fauna.
4|Mukurthi National Park|Tamil Nadu and Kerala |- Located in the Nilgiri Hills of the Western Ghats. – Unique shola-grassland ecosystems. – Home to Nilgiri tahr and other endemic species.
5|Grass Hills National Park|Tamil Nadu|- Located in the Western Ghats. – Diverse ecosystems, including grasslands and shola forests. – Rich biodiversity with various wildlife species.
6|Karian Shola National Park|Tamil Nadu |- Located in the Western Ghats. – Rich biodiversity with shola forests. – Part of the Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park.
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