Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary
Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is the northernmost wildlife sanctuary of Kerala, southwest India. It is 55 km2 (21 sq mi) in area and located on the western slope of the Western Ghats. It was established in 1984 with its headquarters near Iritty. Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the southeast part of Kannur District. It lies between 11° 54′ and 11° 59′ north latitude and 75° 47′ and 75° 57′ east longitude.
Entrance of Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary
Mud-puddling several butterflies (Hebomoia glaucippe, Graphium teredon, Prioneris sita, Cepora nadina, Appias albina and Eurema hecabe) from the dry stream bed at Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary.
Iritty is a Municipality and a Taluk of Kannur district in Kerala State, India. The town is the main market place for the farmer communities in the surrounding regions. Iritty is known as The Coorg Valley in God's Own Country. Iritty is at a distance of 20 km (12 mi) from Kannur International Airport and one among five taluks in Kannur district. Iritty is one of the major towns lies between Coorg and Kannur international airport -Mattanur.
View of Iritty Bridge built in 1933
A heliCam view of Iritty
Iritty Bridge Built in 1933
Iritty Town