Mangalavanam or Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary a unique vegetation patch amidst the heart of Cochin City is a Bird Sanctuary behind the Kerala High Court . Often Coined as "Green Lungs of Cochin" it has numerous mangroves and is habitat to various migratory birds.
It is habitat to 194 birds belonging to 32 species, 17 species of butterflies and 51 species of spiders belonging to 40 Genus and 16 families. It is great tourist center for nature lovers and bird watchers. It is an important mangrove sites in Cochin city. The true mangrove and mangrove associate species that exist in the sanctuary are Avicennia officinalis , Rhizophora mucranata, Acanthus ilicifolius and Acrostichus aureum are the species of conservation importance.
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How to Reach Mangalavanam
By Air – Cochin International Airport About 30 Km away.
By Train – Ernakulam Junction About 4Km away. It is a major Railway Station of Kerala and is connected to most cities of Kerala and other states.
By Road – Cochin city is a major business center and famous tourist spot in Kerala and is well connected by road from all parts of the state as well as other major cities.
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