What to expect
Kadavur Slender Loris Wildlife Sanctuary
India's first sanctuary dedicated to the endangered slender loris, notified in 2022 across roughly 11,806 hectares of the Kadavur hills spanning Karur and Dindigul districts.
Practical guide
Plan Kadavur Slender Loris Wildlife Sanctuary
Typewildlife
Nearest baseKadavur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryForest Department permission required — indicative fee, confirm on site
Nearest town/baseKadavur
DistrictKarur
Place typewildlife
Time neededAbout an hour.
India's first sanctuary dedicated to the endangered slender loris, notified in 2022 across roughly 11,806 hectares of the Kadavur hills spanning Karur and Dindigul districts.
Kadavur Slender Loris Wildlife Sanctuary is planned from Kadavur, one of the travel bases in Karur district. Use Kadavur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Kadavur Slender Loris Wildlife Sanctuary — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours only; night sightings need prior forest-dept arrangement
Best timeOct-Feb cooler and best for forest visits
Entry: Forest Department permission required — indicative fee, confirm on site
Getting here
How to reach Kadavur Slender Loris Wildlife Sanctuary
Kadavur town, ~55 km from Karur town; nearest railway Dindigul or Karur Jn, Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) airport ~70 km
Slender lorises are nocturnal and elusive — daytime visits mostly see habitat/scrub forest, not the animal itself; arrange with the forest department for a guided night walk.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Kadavur or nearby in Karur, 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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Kadavur Slender Loris Wildlife Sanctuary — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Kadavur Slender Loris Wildlife Sanctuary?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kadavur Slender Loris Wildlife Sanctuary?
Entry: Forest Department permission required — indicative fee, confirm on site. Timings: Daylight hours only; night sightings need prior forest-dept arrangement. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Kadavur Slender Loris Wildlife Sanctuary?
Base yourself in Kadavur or nearby in Karur, 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 Kadavur Slender Loris Wildlife Sanctuary?
About an hour.
What else is near Kadavur Slender Loris Wildlife Sanctuary?
Nearby you can pair Ponnaniyar Dam (7.2 km), Kadavur Vasantha Perumal Temple (11.0 km), Thogaimalai Murugan Temple (27.3 km), Thirukkanmaleeswarar Temple, Krishnarayapuram (29.9 km).
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- Kadavur Slender Loris Wildlife Sanctuary:Kalyan Varma · CC BY-SA 4.0