Located at a distance of 25 km from Kanhangad, Kasargod district, Kammadam Sacred Grove Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Kammadam Kavu, is a magical blend of holiness and nature. This wildlife sanctuary is closely connected to the Bhagavathy temple, making it the biggest holy plantation in Kerala. It has a beautiful cover of evergreen forests under which medicinal herbs, orchids and shrubs grow vividly. Fox, snake, bat, monitor lizard, civet etc are some of the animals spotted within the grove. A wide variety of chirping birds and colourful butterflies are part of this sacred grove.
With the rich diversity of flora and fauna and the temple spiritual ambience, the Kammadam grove becomes a holy abode of Gods and nature. The visitors are literally fascinated by the vibe they receive in the vicinity. The perfect harmony of transcendental thought – God dwells in our surrounding nature and nature reflects the handicraft of the divine power – is literally manifested in this sacred grove. A visit to Kammadam Wildlife Sanctuary would be a mystical experience to be cherished in a lifetime.
