Vallunadu Black Buck Sanctuary

Nearest Airport: Madurai: 165 Kms, Nearest Rly. Stn.: Tirunelveli 20 kms;

Authority: The District Forest Officer, Tirunelveli Division, Kokirakulam, Tirunelveli - 627 009.

A scrub forest area spread over 16.41 sq.km. this sanctuary is situated in Thuthukudi (Tuticorin) District. Blackbuck, Spotted deer, Macaques, jungle cat, Mangoose and hares are aplenty. This sanctuary can be visited throughout the year.

This National Park is full of coral reefs, Dugong, Turtles, Dolphins and Balano-glossus. Kurasadai Islands, off mandapam, Boasts of a vast expanse of shallow waters. The presence of coral reef, flora and fauna here are in their virgin form. Dolphins could create euphoria to the tourists.