Chulanur Peafowl Sanctuary

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Location: Peringottukurissi South, Chulanur, Kerala 678574, India.

Estimated Visiting Time: 2 to 3 hours.

Chulanur Peafowl Sanctuary is a famous bird sanctuary located in ‘Chulanur village‘ in the Palakkad district in Kerala state, in the southern part of India. The exact place where the sanctuary is located is (locally) known as Mayiladumpara. Mayiladumpara, literally, means ‘the rock where peacocks dance.’ As per a 2022 report, it is the only peafowl sanctuary in Kerala.

Consequently, the park gathers a lot of people every year. You, along with your family and friends, can visit this sanctuary.

Attraction

The reason that made this sanctuary famous is pretty funny. That Rajasthan High Court Justice Mahesh Chandra Sharma made the highly controversial remark that ‘peacocks do not mate and that female peacocks conceive from the tears of male peacocks,’ is why the number of visitors to the peacock sanctuary increased afterward.

However, the concept of ecotourism has started, and we can go inside the sanctuary free of cost. The level of greenery and the calmness of this place make it a heaven for nature lovers. Many reviewers describe the atmosphere surrounding the sanctuary as awesome and peaceful. Some visitors also mentioned seeing peacocks inside the sanctuary with great enthusiasm.

The whole area is blessed by natural beauty as well as flora and fauna. The sanctuary also is praised for being well-managed and informative. Visitors can learn a lot about birds, animals, and plants available in the sanctuary.

History

This is a natural resource, and not much historical information has been found. As per government order numbered G.O.(P) 24/2007/F&WLD, Chulanur Peafowl Sanctuary was established on 15 May 2007. In 2008, it was renamed ‘Chulanur Peafowl Sanctuary’ and dedicated to the memory of Sri. K. K. Neelakantan’. For a long time, this park has been a place where people can enjoy some time amidst nature.

Inside/Outside Views

Chulanur Peafowl Sanctuary is located in Chulanur, Palakkad, Kerala. This bird sanctuary is under the jurisdiction of the ‘Peechi Forest Division’. The area is filled with lush greenery and fresh oxygen. The peafowl sanctuary covers an area of 5 km2, which is home to thousands of animals, plants, mammals, reptiles, birds, and whatnot. Apart from peafowl, hundreds of other species of birds can also be seen here. Seasonal birds are also here. Some reported watching the peacock dancing. As of 2022, it is the only peafowl sanctuary in Kerala. So, many people come to visit this place.

Opening Hours

Friday 9:30 AM–5 PM

Saturday 9:30 AM–5 PM

Sunday 9:30 AM–5 PM

Monday 9:30 AM–5 PM

Tuesday 9:30 AM–5 PM

Wednesday 9:30 AM–5 PM

Thursday 9:30 AM–5 PM

Entry & Others Fees

Entry is free for the public to visit the sanctuary

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How to Reach

By road: It is situated in Palakkad’s ‘Choolanur’ area. From the busy area of Palakkad, the Chulanur Peafowl Sanctuary is nearly 25 to 30 km away. Kerala is well connected with other major cities like Kolkata, Midnapore, Chennai, Siliguri, Delhi, Ghaziabad, Mumbai, etc. And from Palakkad city, you will get local transport to reach the site.

By air: The closest airport, ‘Coimbatore International Airport’ (which is an international one), is almost 98 kilometers away from this area which is in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. You can visit this place from outside of India. Apart from that, there are airports in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, or Lucknow with direct flights to Kerala through ‘Cochin International Airport,’ Kerala. From the airport, you can easily get local transport to reach the site.

By train: The closest railway station from the Chulanur Peafowl Sanctuary is around 28 km away at the ‘Palakkad Junction’. This station is well connected with major areas of the country. From the station, you will get local transport so that you can reach the site.

Tips for Travellers

Please wear suitable and comfortable clothes according to both culture and seasons.
Don’t forget to follow the code of conduct.
If you are visiting Kerala for the first time, try to visit in a group for safety purposes.
Please stay away from total strangers.
Please do not have high expectations from your visit. Many visitors expressed disappointment with not being allowed to go inside the sanctuary.