Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary is situated in the Malappuram District of the south Indian state of Kerala.

Kadalundi Sanctuary is spread over islands where the Kadalundi River (Kadalundi Puzha) flows into the Arabian Sea.

Kadalundi Sanctuary for Birds

There are many species or kinds of birds at this Bird Sanctuary. This bird sanctuary has an area of around two square kilometers.

There are around 100 species of native birds found at Kadalundi Sanctuary for birds. Migratory birds numbering around 60 species are also included in the list of 100 bird species. There is also a large variety of mussels, fish, and crabs in the sanctuary.

Kadalundi Sanctuary has a hill at a height of around 200 meters above sea level, which provides a superb view of the Arabian Sea and the mouth of river Kadalundi.

The ideal months to visit the bird sanctuary at Kadalundi are from November to April, after the Monsoon season.

Wildlife Sanctuary at Wayanad is a nearby wildlife sanctuary to Kadalundi Sanctuary.

Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary Boating

A boat ride (or boat cruise) on the sea coast is offered to tourists by the Kerala State Forest Department to watch Sea Turtles.

How Do I Go to Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary in Kerala?

Kadalundi Sanctuary is at a distance of 19 kilometers from Kozhikode alias Calicut.

The nearest railway station to this bird sanctuary is Kadalundi Railway Station. Its station code is KN. This is a small railway station, and few trains stop there. Train No 16859, Chennai Egmore Mangalore Express is the only long-distance train that stops at Kadalundi. The major nearest railway station where all trains stop is the one at Kozhikode (previously known as Calicut), with station code CLT.

The nearest airport to Kadalundi Sanctuary is Karipur (known as Kozhikode International Airport), around 23 kilometers from Kozhikode city.