·       Situated in the Idukki District of Kerala.

·       Occupies a significant portion of the protected forests in the Annamalai hills, sharing borders with Tamil Nadu.

·       Diverse landscape characterized by rocky terrains, hillocks, and valleys.

·       Shares boundaries with the Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary to the East and the Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary to the North.

·       Encompasses varied ecosystems, including dry deciduous forests, wet grasslands, high sholas, dry thorny scrub forests, and riparian forests.

·       Major rivers flowing through the sanctuary include Chinnar and Pambar.

·       Boasts a rich biodiversity with around 1000 species of flowering plants, including rare and unique species such as Elaeocarpus recurvatus, Arabica, Acacia leucophloea, Santalum album, and Neelakurinji.

·       Provides a habitat for endangered species like the Grizzled Giant Squirrel, Gaur, Rusty-Spotty Cat, Sambar, Nilgiri Tahr, Bonnet Macaques, Tufted Grey Langur, Spotted Deer, and more.

·       A diversity of bird species, including Black Eagle, Yellow-throated Bulbuls, Grey Heron, Serpent Eagle, Little Egret, etc.

·       Abundance of butterflies, fishes, reptiles, and various insects.

·       Notably, the sanctuary serves as the only rehabilitation centre for the Indian Star Tortoise in India.