1. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary - Muthanga: Spread over a vast area, Muthanga is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere region. Located 18 kms east of Sulthan Bathery, it is a rain foprest reserve connected to two major sanctuaries - Bandipur National Pak and Mudumalai Sanctuary in Tamilnadu. The vegetation is predominently moist deciduous forest with smaller streches of swamp, teak forests, bamboo and tall grass. amidst such fertile and varied flora, this region hosts several rare herbs and medicinal plants. With numerous watering holes, Muthanga has a large population of pachyderms, and has been declared a project elephant site. Other animal species include Leopards, Gaur, Sambar, Cheeta, Barking deer, Hanuman Lengur and Slender loris. the reserve is also home to a small population of tigers. In addition there is also profusion of birds, butterflies and insects.
Distance:
Kalpetta: 42kms. Sulthan Bathery:17km. Mananthavady:59kms.

2. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary - Tholpetty: Situated along northern ridge of Wayanad(bordering coorg district of Karnataka) Tholpetty is much similar to Muthanga in terms of flora and fauna. The best season to visit both sanctuaries is between Nov and May.
Distance:
Kalpetta: 59kms. Sulthan Bathery:66km Mananthavady:24kms