Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary

Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Entrance of Butterfly
Map of Kerala, India
Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary (India)
Interactive map of Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary
LocationKerala, southwest India
Coordinates11°52′44″N 75°53′19″E / 11.87878°N 75.88864°E / 11.87878; 75.88864
Area55 km2 (21 sq mi)
Established1984
Websitewww.aralam.org

Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary is the northernmost wildlife sanctuary of Kerala, southwest India. It is 55 km2 (21 sq mi) in area and located on the western slope of the Western Ghats. It was established in 1984 with its headquarters near Iritty with the name Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary. In July 2025, it was renamed to Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary. Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary is situated in the southeast part of Kannur District. It is home to over 266 species of Butterflies, including a number of endangered species.

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